North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
Dairy Challenge focuses on developing tomorrow's dairy leaders through the real-world application of theory. Students compete against other universities to develop recommendations to improve the production on a farm. Held in conjunction with the competition is the Dairy Challenge Academy to teach students how to assess dairy farms.
ANALYZE
Students tour a dairy operation and review the production, herd management, and financial records to understand the interworkings of the operation.
RECOMMEND
Students collaborate to develop recommendations for maximizing herd profit through nutrition, production, milking procedures, animal health, facilities, cow comfort, farm strategy, and more.
PRESENT
Student teams present their recommendations to a panel of judges including dairy producers, veterinarians, nutrition and financial consultants.