Campus: UW-Madison
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Hyperspectral Imaging instrument for precision dairy farming
Zhang’s project aims to develop machine-learning tools that can estimate plant traits such as growth, development, yield, and quality in a high-throughput manner using drones equipped with high-resolution cameras with…
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Refining dairy forage rotations with cool season annual grasses
There is more attention than ever on the sustainability of dairy farming practices. The Wisconsin dairy community must prioritize land and water by identifying practices that are geographically appropriate and…
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Gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer for analysis of compounds found in forages, rumen fluid and gases, and blood/milk samples
Ferraretto’s project will use a gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer for analysis of compounds found in forages (lactate, short-chain fatty acids, volatile organic compounds), rumen fluid and gases (lactate, short-chain…
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Dietary fiber and starch digestibility effects on feeding behavior and lactation performance
Carbohydrates like fiber and starch are known to influence intake patterns and therefore lactation performance by dairy cows. Because of this, there have been recent research efforts to identify new…
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Ammonia emissions inventory of different management practices and dairy farm settings
The main source of ammonia emissions is manure from livestock operations. Ammonia emissions can have negative impacts on health and the environment. This information is especially important in Wisconsin, home…
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Cocktail forage mix yield, quality and use in cow rations
The use of cocktail forage mixes (BMR sorghum-sudangrass, Italian ryegrass, clovers, hairy vetch) as part of the dairy forage system has become more popular the past few years due to…
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Real-time soil nitrate leaching sensing for sustainable dairy production
This project addresses concerns about nitrate levels in groundwater. Researchers will use novel nano technologies and 3-D printing to manufacture soil sensors. They will then use soil and water samples…
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Innovative methods to detect and protect against heat stress in dairy calves
Wisconsin dairy cows and calves are susceptible to rising global temperatures which threatens animal welfare, health, and productivity. This project seeks to identify heat stress thresholds in Wisconsin dairy calves.…
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Dairy and environment online course development
A significant amount of research-based information concerning dairy environmental sustainability has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. This information can guide stakeholders on developing pathways that can improve environmental impacts…
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Innovative solutions for sustainable improvement of dairy cow fertility
Intense selection for productive traits has negatively affected dairy cow fertility in the last half century. Poor fertility is leading to significant economic losses. Dairy farmers in Wisconsin have been…
