Funding Year: 2022
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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…
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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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Design of a microgrid for the future dairy plant at UW-Platteville
A typical dairy plant uses large amounts of energy and manufacturers regularly seek out opportunities to reduce production costs without negatively affecting the yield or quality of their finished products.…
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Evaluation of biochar incorporation into manure systems for improving air quality and odor management
Manure from dairy facilities impacts water quality, greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Agriculture contributes 50 percent of global emissions of methane and 80 percent of nitrous oxide. Additionally, community complaints…
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Wood templated high efficiency and low-cost ceramic membranes for dairy wastewater treatment
Wastewater generated from the dairy industry contains high levels of chemical oxygen demand, biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, turbidity etc. Direct disposal of such wastewater significantly influences the environment.…
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Decision making using DAIRI (Data Automation Interface and Real-time Interaction): A platform for connecting farmers to their data
The dairy community is undergoing rapid growth and change in data management and analytics. With sensing becoming increasingly accessible and inexpensive, dairies are finding new ways to optimize feed, milk…
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Performing a risk assessment for the dairy farm
Proposal Summary: Smart technologies are increasingly being adopted on dairy farms to streamline the process of herd management. A variety of cybersecurity threats and attacks targeting the dairy sector have…
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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…
