Computerized feeders are also used to ensure that each cow receives sufficient nutrients to maintain optimum milk production. Course work and employment opportunities allow students to improve their knowledge and skills by working with our dairy herd. The Kellogg Dairy Center includes a housing unit where a few selected students choose to work approximately ten hours per week to obtain housing. This is an excellent opportunity for students to be exposed to all aspects of dairy management. Replacement beef heifers, sheep, swine and poultry are raised and maintained on campus.
Students manage and exhibit animals as part of course requirements and extracurricular activities.
Earn a total of at least 64 credits applicable toward the degree - including at least 32 credits in RHSA courses taken at UConn 2. Earn at least a 2.0 total grade point average 3. Adhere to registration requirements and restrictions of the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture 4. Pass all required courses as outlined on the current AAS Plan of Study and also in the Academic Regulations section of the undergraduate catalog. In order to complete 64 credits in four semesters, students need to average 16 credits per semester.