Project Type: Faculty fellowship (UW-RF, UW-P)
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Effect of in-field prairie strips on nutrient cycling and biodiversity in crop production systems: A preliminary study
This project seeks to investigate the changes in soil microbial and pollinator populations throughout prairie strips establishment in forage crop production systems. In collaboration with local farmers, prairie strips will…
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Evaluating trends in female to male ratios in dairy science and related programs throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest region and the translation into post-secondary employment
There is a large presence of women in dairy science and other agriculture related programs within Wisconsin’s four-year, two-year, and technical college programs. Current data in Wisconsin indicates that for…
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Dairy protein biocomposites development using selective laser sintering 3D printing process
Obielodan’s project will investigate the use of casein for engineering products manufacturing using a 3D printing process called selective laser sintering. Previous investigations demonstrates that casein can be used as…
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Enhancing the safety and growth of alfalfa by the utilization of novel non-thermal technology – high voltage atmospheric cold plasma
Wan’s project aims to utilize plasma-activated-water (PAW) treatment on alfalfa seeds to eliminate microbial contamination and enhance the growth of alfalfa by increasing seed germination and plant growth. The effect…
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Towards optimized usage of the milking robot using data analytics
Ashrafuzzaman’s project will collect data generated by milking robots and create a curated dataset. This dataset will be used to perform machine learning based data analytics to uncover and better…
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Exploring high liver triglyceride content heritability and genetic architecture in early lactation Holstein cows
Bovine fatty liver syndrome (bFLS) is a metabolic disorder in early lactation dairy cows that reduces cow productivity and fertility, as well as increases morbidity risk. Pralle developed a blood…
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Characterizing the behavior and management of dairy cows and neonate calves shortly after birth
Despite advancements in nutrition and epidemiology, dairy cows remain at high risk of disease after giving birth. A main gap in our knowledge is the optimal housing environment for these…
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Measuring the rheological properties of ice cream to predict its mouth-feel sensations
Wisconsin ranks as a major producer of ice-cream and the majority of manufacturers have been in business for over 50 years, many are small family-owned businesses. In order to sustain…
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Analysis and publication of research data on Johne’s Disease in dairy cattle
Johne’s Disease is a chronic wasting disease in cattle and other ruminants caused by a bacterium. Due to the long incubation period of the disease, it can take several years…
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Interactions of fibroblast growth factor and protein metabolism during the postpartum period in lactating dairy cows and their effect on animal health.
The immediate postpartum period in lactating dairy cattle is the time when cows are most vulnerable to metabolic disorders such as ketosis and fatty liver. These disorders often predispose the…
