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3.00 Credits
The program is designated for students who have a sincere interest in dairy replacement management and applied research and demonstration. Objectives are to gain further understanding of the integration and application of technical principles in a management setting involving the dairy replacement program at SUNY Morrisville. Prerequisites: DANS 100, DANS 115, DANS 210; DANS 220, and AGBS 210 2 credits (limited to seniors), spring or fall semester
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3.00 Credits
This internship involves students working in an approved job in the dairy industry. A journal, written report, employer and faculty evaluation are required upon completion of the internship. May be taken 2 times for credit if each is a different learning experience. Instructor permission required for each internship. 4 credits (12 weeks, 480 hours minimum), fall and/or spring semester
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3.00 Credits
The Cornell Dairy Management Experience (CDME) consists of courses and the modules that are required for the Bachelor of Technology in Diary Management. Students, in the spring semester of their junior year, will spend one semester in residency at Cornell University taking courses through the Department of Animal Science. The syllabus consists of courses and modules that place emphasis on practical technical and management applications in dairy herd management, herd health, dairy nutrition, and farm finance. Prerequisites: DANS 100, DANS 110, DANS 120, DANS 140, DANS 151, DANS 160, DANS 210, DANS 220, DANS 225, DANS 250, AGBS 100, AGBS 200, AGBS 210 16 credits (limited to juniors in the BT Dairy Management), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students who have a sincere interest in dairy replacement management and the production practices associated with economical rearing of heifer replacements. Those considering career positions as calf and heifer managers should strongly consider taking this course. The objectives are to gain further understanding of the integration and application of management and technical principles associated with the heifer enterprise from the time the calf is born to the first calving. This includes the economics, feeding, health, facilities and management of the heifer enterprise in today's industry. Prerequisites: DANS 100, DANS 115, DANS 210, DANS 220, AGBS 210 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to study the dairy cattle reproductive system and provide students with expertise in managing herd reproductive programs effectively. Students will study in depth the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive tracts, understand hormonal controls of the estrous cycle and be able to manipulate the estrous cycle with approved hormone therapies. Students will be responsible for herd heat detection and some artificial inseminations. Students will work with reproductive records, herd managers and artificial insemination technicians to manage the dairy herd's reproductive program. Prerequisites: DANS 110, DANS 115, or permission of instructor 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), alternate years, odd years
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3.00 Credits
Students will gain experience in managing a dairy herd with major emphasis placed in the areas of milking management, dairy nutrition, herd health and labor relations. Students will form a direct working relationship with dairy/ farm managers, farm staff and industry professionals to effectively manage the dairy facilities at Morrisville State College. Students will be actively involved in gathering, organizing and analyzing data and records on the college farm. Students will use this information to generate weekly reports and will make effective weekly reports and recommendations for improvements in different areas on the dairy operation. Students will have additional opportunities to attend professional meetings in preparation for a career in the dairy industry. Prerequisite: A "C" or better in DANS 100, DANS 110, DANS 115, DANS120, DANS 150, DANS 151, DANS 210, DANS 220, DANS 225 Or permission of Instructor 4 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 laboratory hours), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of DANS 450, Advanced Dairy Herd Management I. Students will gain a practical, hands-on experience in managing a dairy herd with a more detailed major emphasis in the areas of milking management, dairy nutrition, herd health and labor relations. Students will work directly with the dairy herd manager at Morrisville State College to gather, organize and analyze data and records on the college farm. Students will also be actively involved in working independently with industry personnel and representatives to gain additional hands-on experience and knowledge of relevant topics in the dairy industry. Students will have opportunities to attend professional meetings in the dairy industry that prepare them for a professional career in the dairy industry. Prerequisites: DANS 450 or permission of instructor 4 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 laboratory hours), spring semester
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the management of feeding cattle, including forage storage, feed rates from storage, management of the feed bunk, mixing of feed, body condition scoring, lameness, cow comfort, and sampling of feed for analysis. The 2 credit option offers more in-depth exposure and analysis on all topics and will contain additional course material. 1 credit option (1.5 lecture hours, 1.5 lab hours per week for 6 2/3 weeks) 2 credit option (1.5 lecture hours, 1.5 lab hours per week for 13 1/3 weeks) Offered during a winter term from November 1 - April 15
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3.00 Credits
This course covers breeding, including animal reproduction, male and female reproductive anatomy and physiology, hormonal control of the reproductive system, the estrous cycle, fertilization, and reproductive failures. DASC 111 combined with DASC 112 will substitute for the three-credit DANS 110. 2 credits (1.5 lecture hours/week, 1.5 laboratory hours/week ), total of 20 lecture hours plus 20 laboratory hours, 13 1/3 weeks Offered during a winter term from Nov. 1-March 15.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers animal breeding including animal reproduction and offers an in-depth look at reproductive programs to achieve cattle pregnancies. The course provides a hands-on approach where students will be practicing reproductive management daily. Introductory dairy cattle genetics will be discussed. DASC 112 combined with DASC 111 will substitute for the three-credit DANS 110. 1 credit (10 lecture hours/week, 10 laboratory hours/week), total of 10 lecture hours plus 10 laboratory hours, 1 week Offered during a winter term during one week of January
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