Dairy Program
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with focus on Dairy Production Management
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with focus on Dairy Production Management
News
News
- Jersey Breeders to Visit UConn Dairy During AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings – US Jersey Journal, April 2024
- UConn’s Kellogg Dairy Center Named New England Green Pastures Winner – UConn Today, September 2023
- Hazelnut MOOcha Latte Debuts at UConn Dairy Bar for Fall – UConn Today, September 2023
- Abigail Wilber: Moving UConn Extension Marketing Forward – UConn Today, August 2023
- Top of the Class: Student Develops Brown Butter Brickle Ice Cream for UConn Dairy Bar – UConn Today, February 2023
- 40 Tiny, Perfect Things about Summer in New England - Boston Globe, July 2022
- Connecticut's Ice Cream is the Cherry on Top of Centuries of Dairy Farming History - CT Post, July 2023
Faculty Advisors in Dairy Production and/or Manufacturing
Dairy Production and Dairy Manufacturing Related Courses
Dairy Production and Dairy Manufacturing Related Courses
- ANSC 2691-01/ SAAS 290-01 Animal Science Field Excursions: New England Dairy Travel Course
- ANSC 3261 Dairy Cattle Management
- ANSC 3641 Animal Food Products: Dairy Technology
- ANSC 3642W Scientific Writing in Animal Food Products- Dairy Technology
- ANSC 3663 Dairy Management Decision Making
- ANSC 3664 Dairy Cattle Evaluation
- ANSC 3691-002/ SAAS 291-002 Professional Dairy Internships
- ANSC 3693 Global One Health: Irish and US Perspectives on Dairy and Fish Farming
- ANSC 4662W Dairy Herd Management
- SAAS 363 Management Skills & Practices- Dairy Cattle I
- SAAS 364 Management Skills & Practices- Dairy Cattle II
- ANSC 1001 Introduction to Animal Science
- ANSC 1111 Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feeding
- ANSC 2699/ SAAS 299 Independent Study
- ANSC 3121 Principles of Animal Genetics
- ANSC 3122 Reproductive Physiology
- ANSC 3316 Endocrinology of Farm Animals
Opportunities for Animal Science Majors with Dairy Focus
Opportunities for Animal Science Majors with Dairy Focus
- Extensive "hands-on" experience with dairy cows
- Potential for student accommodations at the Kellogg Dairy Center
- Student Employment at Animal Units (Contact Executive Program Director Mary Margaret Smith)
- Student Employment at Creamery in ice cream production (Contact the Dairy Manufacturing Manager Bill Sciturro)
- Laboratory Research in Dairy Food Science and Microbiology with Dr. D'Amico
Arethusa Farm Scholarship for Animal Science Majors with Dairy Interest
Arethusa Farm Scholarship for Animal Science Majors with Dairy Interest
The Anthony Yurgaitis and George Malkemus Arethusa Farm Scholarship was established in 2015 as a result of a generous donation by Anthony Yurgaitis and George Malkemus of Arethusa Dairy Farm in Litchfield, CT.
In addition to owning Arethusa Dairy Farm, Anthony and George were top executives at the Manolo Blahnik shoe company until 2019. In 2016 and 2017, they held two Manolo Blanik sample shoe sales. The proceeds of these sales were donated to the scholarship fund.
These scholarships are awarded to full-time UConn Animal Science students with a demonstrated interest in dairy science, dairy food processing, or dairy production. The generous support from Arethusa Farm encourages these students to pursue careers in the dairy industry.
The UConn Dairy Herd
The UConn Dairy Herd
Our Kellogg Dairy Center is a modern computerized 100-cow freestall facility. We milk using two DelVal robotic milking units. Our herd consists of ~100 Holstein and ~30 Jersey cows and ~130 young stock. The cows average ~28,000 lbs. and ~18,000 lbs. per lactation for Holsteins and Jerseys, respectively. In addition to providing the milk used to make UConn Dairy Bar ice cream, the cows are also used to support our teaching, extension, and research programs.
Recent Awards
Recent Awards
- AgriMark Top Quality Award- 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Progressive Genetics Herd Award- 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Progressive Breeders Registry Award- 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Gold Winner in the National Dairy Quality Awards Program of the National Mastitis Council- 2013
- Premier TriStar Cow (UCONN Helix Maxine) - 2021
- AJCA Jersey Production Hall of Fame (JX UCONN Dimension Clover) - 2022
- AJCA Jersey Production Hall of Fame (UCONN Dividend Results) - 2022
Dairy Facilities
Dairy Facilities
Related Articles
- UConn Hosts Robotic Milking Conference
- NBC Connecticut: Milking this story for all it’s worth!
- Grand Opening of the KDC Voluntary Milking System
- Video of the Robots in Action
- Photo Album of the Construction
- The Chronicle: High-tech Milking.pdf
- KDC Construction Update 11-30-17
- UConn Dairy Science Home to One of Nation’s Top Dairy Herd
UConn Cheese Production
UConn Cheese Production
In addition to ice cream production, the UConn Creamery also produces limited batches of the following cheeses under the direction of Dr. D'Amico:
- Husky Juusto
- Queso Blanco
- Traditional Mild Cheddar (mild, medium, sharp, extra sharp, and vintage)
- Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competitions
- 2024
- 1881 Reserve and Storrs Original - Bronze in the 3A - American Originals Category
- Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese - Silver in the 6A - Hispanic Style Cheeses Category
- Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese - Green Chile - Gold in the 17B - Flavored Unripened Dairy Products Category
- 2023
- Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese - Green Chili, Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese - Chipotle, received 2nd place silver medals in their respective categories
- Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese (unflavored) - 3rd place in its category
- 2022
- Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese - Green Chili, Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese - Chipotle, and Old Farm Lane Fresh Cheese - Cracked Black Pepper all received 3rd place bronze medals in their respective categories
- 2017
- Green Chile Queso Blanco- 3rd place in its category
- 2016
- Green Chile Queso Blanco and Chipotle Pepper Queso Blanco- 2nd place silver medals in their categories
- Queso Blanco- 3rd place bronze medal in the open category
- 2015
- Queso Blanco- 1st place gold medal in the open class
- Chipotle Queso Blanco- 3rd place bronze medal in the flavored cheese category
- 2014
- Queso Blanco- 1st place gold medal in the open class
- 2024
- American Cheese Society Judging and Competition
- 2017
- Green Chile Queso Blanco- 2nd place in its category
- Queso Blanco- 2nd place in it's cateogry
- 2016
- Green Chile Queso Blanco- 3rd place in its category
- 2015
- Green Chile Queso Blanco- 3rd place in its category
- 2014
- Green Chile Queso Blanco- 2nd place in its category
- 2017
Dairy Extension
Dairy Extension
The UConn Department of Animal Science is heavily involved in extension efforts in Connecticut and beyond. Dr. Andrew and Dr. D'Amico participate in a number of outreach programs in the New England area. Dairy extension activities include:
- Involvement with local 4-H including Dairy and Beef Day hosted annually at the UConn Storrs campus
- Annual New England Dairy Conference
- Farm consultations on dairy nutrition and mastitis testing
- Dairy production safety training and workshops
- Extension based research identifying environmental sources of contamination and evaluating the persistence of pathogens in production facilities
- Training for producers in control and monitoring activities to improve hygiene and reduce food safety risks
- Comprehensive one-on-one technical assistance to troubleshoot quality and safety‐related issues in dairy production and manufacturing facilities
- Technology transfer program provides technical expertise and laboratory testing services while assisting producers in the formulation and development of new products
Dairy Programs and Events
Dairy Programs and Events
- The Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge
- The North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
- New England Regional Dairy Program Internships
- ANSC New England Travel Course
- UConn Dairy Club Events
- Dairy Show
- Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
- Exhibiting at the CT Holstein and Jersey Show
- Exhibiting at the Big E
