12/13/2023
Today Veterinary Science students visited ST Genetics Ohio Heifer Center in South Charleston where over 5,000 head of cattle reside. A c-section was in progress when we first arrived on our way to the nursery barn. Students visited with the newborn calves who were just hours old. It was pretty impressive seeing the robot barn where robotic milkers, feeders and even cleaners work to keep nearly 1,000 head of cows clean, fed and comfortable. We enjoyed discussing technology and automation, animal care, and most importantly, careers in agriculture. It was a great day on the farm!