Cooperative University Dairy Students
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 Cooperative University Dairy Students (CUDS) is a group of students who collectively manage a dairy herd operation that maintains a herd of up to 35 lactating cows 35 replacement calves, heifers and dry cows. Each member is in charge of an aspect of herd management including: president, calves, heifers, dry cows, cow comfort, finances, herd health, milk quality, records, drugs and supplies, public relations, marketing, nutrition, secretary and website maintenance.
CUDS is a cooperative organization run at the WSU Knott Dairy Center. All members work together to make business decisions involving the herd and the CUDS program is intended to provide participating students practical experience in the management of a dairy operation.