This specialization from the University of Illinois offers a comprehensive journey through dairy nutrition, cow health, and milk quality. Across six expert-led courses, learners will explore forage and feed fundamentals, diet formulation, cow wellness, artificial intelligence in dairy management, milk composition, and dairy economics. Designed for nutritionists, veterinarians, producers, and life-long learners, this program delivers practical insights and science-based strategies to optimize dairy herd performance and profitability.
What you'll learn
understanding of forage and feed fundamentals
ability to formulate diets for dairy cows
insights into cow wellness and health
knowledge of milk composition
familiarity with dairy economics
introduction to artificial intelligence applications in dairy management