Funding Year: 2024
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Impact of whey protein phospholipid concentrate supplementation on steoporosis and sarcopenia
As people age, they often lose muscle and bone strength, which can lead to frailty, poor mobility, and a higher risk of fractures—especially in postmenopausal women. Our research explores how…
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Impact Assessment of Dairy Innovation Hub Activities
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Dairy Innovation Hub are interested in better understanding how the Hub’s research and outreach efforts are making a difference. The…
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Development of online course on udder health: “Milk Quality from the Udder World (UW)
The dairy industry is evolving, creating a demand for research-based educational materials that promote best practices and support workforce development on dairy farms. Despite abundant research on milk quality and…
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Understanding Hepatic Carbon Metabolism During the Transition to Lactation
White and her post-doc France are investigating hepatic carbon flux during the transition to lactation, a critical period for health and productivity, and the onset of metabolic disorders. This project…
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Exploring factors that contribute to nutrient use for feed efficiency
White and her postdoc Arshad are exploring the factors that contribute to the nutrient use for feed efficiency. The ultimate goal is to understand nutrient use efficiency at cellular and…
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Testing the efficacy of plant essential oils in the management of Aphanomyces root rot of alfalfa
This project will utilize a fluorescent stereomicroscope (Leica M165FC Fluorescent Stereomicroscope) to assess internal colonization of oomycete pathogen in the infected roots of alfalfa seedlings to estimate disease severity scores.…
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Exploiting the food-grade organism Aspergillus oryzae as a biocontrol agent against Listeria monocytogenes in dairy products and cattle
Listeria monocytogenes is a prominent foodborne pathogen of particular concern in the dairy industry. Listeria frequently infects dairy cattle and contaminates the dairy food production chain and is highly resilient…
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Capacity of flies to acquire and transmit pathogenic bacteria to dairy cows
Mastitis and enteritis are two of the most common and costly diseases affecting dairy cattle in the United States and worldwide. However, very little is known about how dairy cows…
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Profitability of automated milking systems and labor implications for Wisconsin dairy farmers
Dairy farmers have experienced substantial market volatility, hiring challenges, and rising labor costs. These factors, and the substantial time that farmers must dedicate to their dairy operations are forcing an…
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A novel approach to understanding the impact of dry-off on dairy cow welfare in automatic milking systems
The abrupt cessation of milking is a well-established dairy management practice used to begin the dry period, but few studies have investigated the impact of abruptly ending milking on dairy…
