Campus: UW-River Falls
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Calf barn expansion and related monitoring equipment for added research capacity
Zwald’s project will expand and renovate the calf barn facility at Mann Valley Farm at UW–River Falls to increase calf research capabilities. The new facility will be able to hold…
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Individual calf pens for added treatment group capacity
Zwald’s project will purchase and install 42 calf pens to replace the current calf housing system at UW–River Falls. This is part of a larger project aiming to increase Mann…
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Preliminary comparison of HolSim cattle vs. Angus x Holstein cattle
UW–River Falls and the Holstein Association USA are working to provide dairy and beef farmers with research into dairy-beef feedlot performance and carcass composition that provide premiums. This information will…
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Updating manure values in SNAPplus for better nutrient management planning
SnapPlus is a nutrient management planning software that allows farmers, planners, and others to estimate soil and nutrient runoff losses on a field-by-field basis and is a key tool to…
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Evaluation of two caustic paste brands when disbudding calves
In the US, more than 94 percent of dairy calves require disbudding, a process that removes their horn tissue. Caustic paste is increasing in popularity; however, no research has been…
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Understanding the impact of dairy farm changes on social capital in rural Wisconsin
Dairy farming is transitioning as small farms, a hallmark of Wisconsin’s identity, are declining in favor of larger farms. Research finds that changes in farm size and ownership are contributing…
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Development of whey protein-lignin based film/coating materials for dairy food packaging
Whey, a major by-product from dairy processing, is considered a promising source for biodegradable film and coating materials to replace plastics in food packaging. However, low strength and poor water…
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Efficient manure land application through vertical tillage systems: preliminary study
Careful manure management is necessary to apply nutrients in an environmentally friendly way. Traditional surface manure spreading is low-cost but may result in nutrient loss, odor and air pollution, and…
