Two online dairy courses available

Advanced Dairy Nutrition (ANSC 423) will be offered by the University of Illinois in the spring of 2010 beginning on January 25. This feeding class (ANSC210) covers nutrient classes, phase feeding, dry cow feeding and health, and forages. The course will be coordinated by Mike Hutjens and taught by a team of four instructors.

Milk Secretion, Mastitis, and Quality (ANSC 435) will begin on January 27 with Dick Wallace coordinating the class, along with two other instructors. All phases of lactation physiology, mastitis, immunity and nutrition, and health will be covered.

Lectures are recorded on CD (class on demand) with an Internet live class held during the 10 weeks of class on Monday or Wednesday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. CST. Enrollees can participate for credit (U of I tuition rate) or for noncredit with reduced tuition. To review the class schedule, topics, and enrollment details, go to: http://online.ansci.uiuc.edu