Campus: UW-Madison
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Enhancing health: development of bioactive peptide-enriched string mozzarella cheese to combat hypertension in postmenopausal women
This project is developing a string mozzarella cheese enriched with bioactive peptides derived from whey protein phospholipid concentrate (WPPC), an underutilized dairy co-product. Researchers will produce and characterize the cheese…
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Defining and enhancing the intrinsic antimicrobial properties of bacterial communities on wooden cheese boards
This project is exploring how naturally occurring bacteria on wooden cheese-aging boards can help protect cheese from Listeria monocytogenes, a major food safety concern for the dairy industry. Researchers have…
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Beyond summer heat: unraveling how prenatal heat stress affects performance across generations
This project examines how heat stress during pregnancy can affect not only a dairy cow’s calf, but also future generations of that calf’s descendants. Building on a unique, multi-year research…
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Large-scale detection of calf morbidity: integrating drones and computer vision for health monitoring in rearing facilities
This project is developing a new way to monitor the health of young dairy calves using drones, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. Researchers will use drones equipped with standard and…
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Comparative analysis of liquid manure injectors for sustainable dairy farming to enhance farm businesses and communities in Wisconsin
This project will evaluate several types of liquid manure injectors to identify the most efficient and environmentally responsible options for Wisconsin dairy farms. Manure injectors place liquid manure below the…
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Productivity of forages in a short-corn silage and alfalfa inter-seeding system
This project explores a new way for Wisconsin dairy farmers to grow two important forage crops, corn silage and alfalfa, in the same field at the same time. Traditionally, farmers…
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The college milk study: economic implications and longitudinal effects of whole milk consumption on human performance, cognition, and mental health
The College Milk Study is a multi-site, longitudinal research initiative designed to evaluate the effects of whole milk consumption on physical performance, musculoskeletal health, cognitive function, mental health, and systemic…
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Federal milk policy and supply chain resilience
Wisconsin dairy farms have faced a number of significant challenges in recent years, including labor shortages, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and trade disruptions. This project examines how federal milk…
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Identifying effective weed control programs and enhancing grower education for managing troublesome weeds in high oleic soybean systems in Wisconsin
Wisconsin dairy farms are increasingly interested in growing high oleic soybeans as a homegrown feed source that can increase milk fat yield and strengthen farm profitability. However, integrating soybean into…
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Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in dairy rotations: alfalfa termination, manure management, and corn silage N credits
Dairy farms depend on alfalfa for high-quality forage and on manure recycling to maintain soil fertility, yet the interactions between these two foundational components of dairy nutrient management are not…
