Funding Year: 2022
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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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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.…
