Campus: UW-River Falls
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Characterizing the behavior and management of dairy cows and neonate calves shortly after birth
Despite advancements in nutrition and epidemiology, dairy cows remain at high risk of disease after giving birth. A main gap in our knowledge is the optimal housing environment for these…
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Large capacity chilled centrifuge for blood sample preparation
PI: Larry Baumann Baumann, a professor of animal and food science, is also a veterinarian. He teaches a wide variety of courses in CAFES, including a course in dairy production,…
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Fencing project to split milking herd barn from single group to two groups to allow research
PI: Larry Baumann Baumann, a professor of animal and food science, is also a veterinarian. He teaches a wide variety of courses in CAFES, including a course in dairy production,…
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Ultracold freezer for long-term storage of blood and tissue samples
PI: Larry Baumann Baumann, a professor of animal and food science, is also a veterinarian. He teaches a wide variety of courses in CAFES, including a course in dairy production,…
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Analytical balance for in-house production of standards for equipment calibration
PI: Jill Coleman Wasik Coleman Wasik is an associate professor in the Department of Plant and Earth Science at UW–River Falls. Her research interests include how human activity impacts the…
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Large capacity muffle furnace and related equipment
PI: Jill Coleman Wasik Coleman Wasik is an associate professor in the Department of Plant and Earth Science at UW–River Falls. Her research interests include how human activity impacts the…
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Acquisition of real time PCR (qPCR) instrumentation for teaching and research in the Plant and Earth Science Department
Maki’s project will use a real-time PCR machine to carry out experiments where quantitative measurement of gene expression is required. This machine would enhance the capacity to carry out quantitative…
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Super hutches for 2–5-month heifers (allows additional wet calf capacity in existing barn)
PI: Sylvia Kehoe Kehoe is a professor of dairy science and an assistant chair of the department at UW–River Falls. She teaches courses on lactation and milk quality as well…
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Analysis and publication of research data on Johne’s Disease in dairy cattle
Johne’s Disease is a chronic wasting disease in cattle and other ruminants caused by a bacterium. Due to the long incubation period of the disease, it can take several years…
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Seeking solutions to groundwater contamination in agricultural communities: Strategic study of factors influencing contaminant transport from the land surface into aquifers
Groundwater contamination is a threat to dairy farms in Wisconsin for a variety of reasons. This project will study contaminant leaching and transport under different cropping and nutrient management practices.…