The Cornell Dairy Center of Excellence connects over 100 faculty and staff at Cornell with expertise in the dairy industry. These faculty and staff engage in research, extension outreach, and teaching, and come from departments across the university. The goals of the DCOE include facilitating research collaboration, enhancing the visibility of dairy expertise at Cornell, and improving teaching and the dairy education experience for both students and stakeholders within and beyond our land-grant colleges.

Extension & Education

Recognized nationally and internationally for its dairy-focused resident education, research, and... more»

Dairy Production & Health

Cornell University offers a variety of programs and services focused on the health and maintenance... more»

Product Development and Food Safety

Cornell University's commitment to safe quality foods spans not only products that are produced... more»

Dairy Bar

Cornell Dairy ice cream, milk, yogurt, pudding, and Big Red Cheddar, produced right here at... more»

Announcements

Fall 2025 Seminar Series

 The Dairy Center of Excellence is proud to present it’s Fall 2025 Seminar Series. Please join us for all 3 of our upcoming events, including a seminar and cheese tasting social on 12/15     
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Connect with a DCOE Fellow

Headshot of Heather Huson

Heather J. Huson

 Associate Professor and Animal Genetics Associate Chair, Animal Science • hjh3@cornell.edu

Jessica McArt

 Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences Read more
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Daryl Nydam

 Professor, Public and Ecosystem Health • dvn2@cornell.edu

Nicole Martin

 Food Science Read more
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