Milk is an important segment of the agricultural economy, from the animals who produce it and their health to every kind of food that comes from it.
The Dairy Science major at the University of Georgia teaches business, economics, basic sciences, animal health, and management skills with built-in animal experience to prepare students for various careers related to dairy farm operation: as a manager or owner; in sales of equipment, animal health products, or feed; in field services with processing plants, feed manufacturers, breed associations, and marketing agencies; in research and teaching; and as county extension agents, vocational agriculture teachers, or research technicians.
The major is ideal for students who desire careers in science-related fields or wish to pursue graduate or professional study. The major is highly recommended for persons planning to enter a program of study in veterinary medicine.