Campus: UW-Madison
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Advanced soil mapping technology for smarter nutrient management on Wisconsin dairy farms
Wisconsin dairy farmers face growing challenges related to nutrient management, soil compaction, water quality protection, and efficient use of manure and fertilizer. Traditional soil testing methods can be costly, labor-intensive,…
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Advancing dairy nutrition and sustainability with artificial rumen technology
Researchers in UW–Madison’s Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences identified a critical gap in research infrastructure: the lack of an advanced rumen simulation system capable of replicating the digestive environment…
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Bringing UW’s forage and cover crop biomass estimates to the 21st century
UW–Madison researchers rely on accurate forage and cover crop biomass measurements to evaluate crop productivity, nutrient management, soil health, and conservation practices that support Wisconsin’s dairy industry. However, the forage…
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Advanced manure application equipment for sustainable dairy research
The Arlington Agricultural Research Station has historically relied on older manure application equipment that limited researchers’ ability to precisely apply manure, accurately track application rates, and minimize soil disturbance. These…
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advanced feeding technology to improve dairy cow efficiency and sustainability
Researchers at the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station (MARS) need more detailed information about how individual dairy cows eat, not just how much they consume. The current feeding system measures feed…
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Sustainable intensification of corn silage-livestock systems under tile drainage
This project aims to help Wisconsin dairy farmers boost forage production and protect water quality by testing a “stacked” system of practices in tiled corn‑silage fields. Researchers will evaluate how…
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Understanding and reducing pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows
Early pregnancy loss is one of the biggest reproductive challenges in dairy farming, with about one‑third of pregnancies failing in the first month. These losses stem from either embryo death…
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Wellness on Wheels – Cultivating and evaluating health and safety across Wisconsin dairy farms
Wisconsin’s dairy industry depends heavily on immigrant Latino workers, many of whom face serious challenges in staying healthy and safe. Language barriers, limited transportation, lack of insurance, and rural isolation…
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Developing practical educational tools to advance dairy workforce training and improve milk quality and udder health
Mastitis remains the most common and costly health challenge in U.S. dairy herds, even as milk quality has steadily improved. Because mastitis prevention depends heavily on daily milking routines and…
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Measuring methane emissions in young bulls: the fast track to more sustainable dairy farming?
Reducing methane emissions from dairy cattle is essential for building a more sustainable future for the U.S. dairy industry. While most research has focused on lactating cows, young animals—especially growing…
