University of Illinois
Dairy Certificate Program

Training Modules

Training modules for the class are on two CD-ROM and are on average 10 to 15 minutes in length. The modules are lectures and laboratories given by the particular subject matter expert. There are approximately five training modules assigned per week. It is in the student's best interest to review the training modules before the weekly discussion.
CD-Rom: "Principles of Dairy Production"
"Principles of Dairy Production Laboratories"

Section 1
Dairy Industry

1. World Dairy
2. US Dairy
3. Illinois Dairy

Section 7
Reproductive Physiology

1. General Physiology
2. Reproductive Anatomy
3. Reproductive Endocrinology
4. Reproductive Efficiency

Section 2
Feeding

1. Nutrients
2. Protein
3. Carbohydrates
4. Fat and Oil
5. Energy
6. Minerals/Vitamins
7. Water

Section 8
Lactation Physiology

1. Mammary Growth
2. Milk Composition and Secretion
3. Lactogenesis
4. Milk Ejection Reflex
5. Galactopoiesis
6. Milk Harvesting

Section 3
Feeding

1. Digestive Physiology
2. Phase Feeding
3. Forages
4. Grains/Concentrates

Section 9
Mastitis and Health Management

1. Mastitis Identification
2. Mastitis Treatment Program
3. Health Records

Section 4
Dry Cows

1. Dry Cow Nutrition
2. Dry Cow Physiology

Section 10
Technology Application and Genetics

1. BST
2. Multiple Daily Milking
3. Photoperiod
4. Reproductive Technologies

Section 5
Economic Analysis

1. Record Use
2. Financial Records
3. Milk Records

Section 11
Systems

1. Manure
2. Feeding
3. Milking
4. Housing

Section 6
Calf and Heifer Management

1. Calf Feeding Guidelines
2. Calf Management
3. Feeding Replacement Heifers
4. Heifer Management