Campus: UW-Madison
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Buccal swabbing as a molecular tool for rumen microbial profiling and diagnosis in dairy cattle
A healthy and optimal rumen microbiome is critical to the wellbeing of highly productive dairy cows. Current methods for rumen sampling are invasive, laborious, and infeasible for large herds. A…
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Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) synthesized from lactose as milk supplement to promote probiotic growth
This project intends to synthesize galactooligosaccharides (GOS) from lactose as a cow milk supplement to promote probiotic growth and improve gut health in humans. GOS is a major component in…
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Comparing the efficacy of EGTA and 5-HTP induction and resolution of hypocalcemia in dairy cows
Hypocalcemia, which causes lethargy and death if left untreated, is a common and pervasive disease in the dairy industry. Research has shown that inducing transient hypocalcemia prepartum causes a resistance…
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Green ammonia recovery from manure digester and lagoon by electrodialysis
Human expansion and intervention in the nitrogen cycle has led to a “lossy” system, particularly in manure handling. The ammonium ion is moveable using electrical fields similar to electrodialysis. This…
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Efficacy of manure nutrient prediction and variable rate technology to improve nutrient use efficiency on Wisconsin dairy farms
Manure is a valuable resource for maintaining soil fertility on Wisconsin dairy farms. However, over-application causes soils to become saturated with nutrients, which can lead to surface and groundwater contamination.…
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High-speed refrigerated floor centrifuge dedicated to understanding antibiotic resistance in Listeria monocytogenes isolates from dairy cattle and dairy farms (Biological Safety Level-2)
Huyng’s project will use a high-speed refrigerated floor centrifuge dedicated for Biological Safety Level-2 work. This is essential for research to understand and circumvent antibiotic resistance in Listeria monocytogenes, which…
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A centralized histology and microscopy software resource to disentangle gene-environmental interactions that drive fetal programming and nutrient partitioning in the dairy cow
Leone’s project will develop a centralized DIH Histology and Microscopy Resource to be used with histology and microscopy equipment, software modules, a live-cell CO2 imaging stage, and a cryostat, to…
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Biochemistry Analyzer to test if residues remaining after milk processing can be microbially fermented into valuable products
Donohue’s project will utilize a YSI Model 2980-D2 Biochemistry Analyzer. This Biochemistry Analyzer allows rapid, direct, and simultaneous quantification of residue sugars (lactose, galactose, glucose), nitrogenous compounds (ammonia and several…
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Mid-infrared spectroscopy platform for rapid assessment of soil, feed and dairy product nutrients for sustainable dairy production across Wisconsin
Hartemink’s project aims to use a mid-infrared (MIR) spectrometer to build a campus-wide platform for rapid quantification of soil characteristics, feed quality, and dairy products nutrients for sustainable dairy production…
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Indwelling loggers for high-resolution, continuous monitoring, of rumen physiological data
Wattiaux’s project will use in-dwelling loggers to continuously record important aspects of rumen conditions, such as pH and temperature. Although UW—Madison researchers routinely assess these rumen variables at intervals, the…
