Funding Year: 2021
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Pulsating droplet tensiometerfor measuring interfacial rheologyin dairy products
Hartel’s project will use a Drop Shape Analyzer, a device that analyzes the interfacial properties at fat/serum and air/serum boundaries in dairy products, to greatly enhance capabilities of understanding the…
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Near-infrared spectroscopy for high-throughput phenotyping
Dorea’s project will use a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) instrument to predict complex traits in the beef and dairy industry. In addition to the regular predictions performed by (NIRS) techniques, such…
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Reducing lifecycle environmental impacts and improving profitability of Wisconsin dairy systems through improved cropping management
Agricultural soils are continuously degrading and about 70% of the carbon of agricultural soils has been lost worldwide due to soil erosion and unsustainable management practices. This project will assess…
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Whey-fortified fermented milk for inhibiting intestinal inflammation
Fermented milk products (FMPs) such as yogurts and kefir are increasing in popularity in the U.S. While consumer acceptance of the established health-promoting properties of FMPs is increasing, it’s not…
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Harnessing the power of computer vision systems to improve animal health and welfare in transition dairy cows
Nearly all cows will experience negative energy balance in order to support the high energy demands of lactation during the transition period. This can lead to a variety of metabolic…
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Improving health and welfare of dairy cattle by synchronizing and optimizing the transition period
Calving and transition to lactation increases susceptibility to and incidence of disease in the dairy cow. In dairy and beef farms, calvings occur in a wide range before and after…
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The genetic determinants of gastrointestinal tract colonization by Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) is a dangerous foodborne pathogen commonly associated with dairy product outbreaks. Listeria infection has remarkably high hospitalization and mortality rates, thus the FDA implements a zero-tolerance policy for…
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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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Manufacturing natural cheeses containing bioactive peptides with improved antihypertensive properties
Iesalnieks joins Ibáñez Alfaro’s research team to examine the antihypertensive peptide properties in cheese that could be used to lower high blood pressure in humans. The goal is to create…
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Improving the performance of dairy heifer operations by understanding maternal and management stressors impacting heifer growth and feed efficiency
Riesgraf joins Weigel’s team exploring the effects of stressful life experiences on heifers, including maternal stress during late gestation and neonatal stress before weaning. This study looks closely at dry…
