Project Type: Equipment
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Developing capacity for chromatography techniques at the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, UW–River Falls
Hassanpour’s project aims to enhance the capacity for chemical analysis in UW–River Fall’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences by acquiring two chromatography systems, a gas chromatograph and a…
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A multipurpose measurement system to assess the environmental sustainability and productivity of dairy farms
Wiesner’s project will utilize a LI-6800 Portable Photosynthesis System to understanding the environmental sustainability of diverse dairy agroecosystems. Furthermore, data collected using this instrument can be used to inform other…
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Analysis of amino acids in milk and dairy products will enhance research from a biochemical, nutritional, bioactive and safety perspective
Ibáñez Alfaro’s project plans to utilize a new ultraperformance liquid chromatography (UPLC) instrument (Waters® Acquity UPLC H-Class Plus) with the capacity to quantify amino acids to study the amino acid…
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Building capacity to perform cow-side measurements of cellular metabolism via the mobile Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer
Leone’s project will examine mitochondrial function in dairy cattle using two new Agilent Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzers. This equipment will directly measure functionality of mitochondria through mitochondrial respiration, glycolysis,…
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Calan feeding gates in Marshfield ARS lactating cow barn
Esser’s project will install 30 Calan Broadbent feeding system gates at Marshfield Agricultural Research Station. The Calan Broadbent system is an electronic recognition feeding system which allows researchers to dispense…
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Increasing research capacity in energy partitioning and feed efficiency
Ferraretto’s project will utilize new walk-over scales and individual intake feeders for research related to feed efficiency and energy partitioning. The determination of body weight is instrumental for feed efficiency,…
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A small batch multi purpose membrane filtration unit to isolate bioactive compounds from milk or dairy streams
Ozturk’s project will utilize a new small-batch multipurpose membrane filtration unit to advance research on the isolation of milk bioactive compounds. A membrane-based separation is an important tool for fractionating…
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Heavy metal assessment of soil, manure, feed, and dairy products using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (EDXRF)
Hartemink’s project will utilize a a benchtop energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence EDXRF spectrometer to develop a campus-wide facility for routine analysis of heavy metals of soil, manure, feed, and dairy products…
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Soil Science Discrete Analyzer for water and soil and plant extract ion analysis
Siemering’s project will use a Bluesun/Systea Analytical Easychem 200 discrete analyzer to increase research capacity for analyzing soil and plant extracts and surface and groundwater samples. This machine is automated…
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High temperature rapid viscoanalyzer to analyze dairy beverages, cheese, and competing products
Girard’s project will use a new, high temperature rheometer to assess viscosity of heated dairy systems and to use as a small batch reactor in an effort to improve dairy…
