Job Description:

• 1) Conducts research in selection, breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle: Studies feed requirements of dairy animals and nutritive value of feed materials.

• 2) Carries out experiments to determine effects of different kinds of feed and environmental conditions on quantity, quality, and nutritive value of milk produced.

• 3) Develops improved practices in care and management of dairy herds and use of improved buildings and equipment.

• 4) Studies physiology of reproduction and lactation, and carries out breeding programs to improve dairy breeds.

• 5) May be designated according to specialty as Dairy-Management Specialist; Dairy-Nutrition Specialist.