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The AVS Dairy Production program serves
Idaho's fastest growing commodity-based industry. The Idaho Dairy
industry currently has gross revenues exceeding $480 million, exceeded
only by beef and potato revenues, and cow numbers are projected to
continue growing by 5%-10% per year. This growth, while most certainly
welcome from the state economy point of view, continues to place a
heavy load on the faculty, staff, and facilities involved in the Dairy
Production program. The AVS Department conducts research and extension
programs in the areas of dairy cow nutrition, lactation physiology,
reproductive physiology, herd health, milk quality and safety, and
breeding and genetics. Strong cooperative programs exist with allied
industry and cooperator herds across the State. Excellent
relationships exist with the United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) and
association support is substantial.
Clientele served include milk
producers, dairy allied industries, students, milk processors, dairy
consultants, youth, and extension educators.
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