University of Illinois Offers Two On-Line Dairy Classes

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The University of Illinois will be offering three dairy classes in the fall semester.


1. A new dairy class will be offered for one credit titled "Ration balancing and building" class using the Spartan III dairy model. The five week class begins in September and is open for enrollment at: http://online.ansci.illinois.edu/

2. We are also offering a one day hands-on training class at a dairy farm near Fort Atkinson, WI, on Oct 3rd (during World Dairy Expo week). This timing allows people to attend the largest dairy show and exhibition in North America. We must limit class size to 20 enrollees. More details can be found at: http://go.Illinois.edu/dairylab 

3. Dr. Dick Wallace will be offering his advanced dairy reproduction class for two credits starting in September. Enrollment is open and is a ten week class ending in November. Enrollment at the http://online.ansci.illinois.edu/

 

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