Project Type: Post-doctoral fellowship
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Enhancing health: development of bioactive peptide-enriched string mozzarella cheese to combat hypertension in postmenopausal women
This project is developing a string mozzarella cheese enriched with bioactive peptides derived from whey protein phospholipid concentrate (WPPC), an underutilized dairy co-product. Researchers will produce and characterize the cheese…
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Beyond summer heat: unraveling how prenatal heat stress affects performance across generations
This project examines how heat stress during pregnancy can affect not only a dairy cow’s calf, but also future generations of that calf’s descendants. Building on a unique, multi-year research…
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Large-scale detection of calf morbidity: integrating drones and computer vision for health monitoring in rearing facilities
This project is developing a new way to monitor the health of young dairy calves using drones, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. Researchers will use drones equipped with standard and…
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Comparative analysis of liquid manure injectors for sustainable dairy farming to enhance farm businesses and communities in Wisconsin
This project will evaluate several types of liquid manure injectors to identify the most efficient and environmentally responsible options for Wisconsin dairy farms. Manure injectors place liquid manure below the…
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Bioconversion of whey permeate to 2,3-butanediol at bioreactor scale
Bioconversion of whey permeate (WP) to value-added compounds and materials is a key prerequisite to eliminating the burden of this waste stream on the dairy industry, and in turn, safeguarding…
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Nutritional strategies to reduce early pregnancy loss in dairy cattle
The Dairy Task Force 2.0 recommended creating the Dairy Innovation Hub (recommendation #2) to address an urgent need for research and innovation to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage of Wisconsin…
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Unlocking the potential of whey: Sustainable production of low-calorie tagatose and prebiotics for value creation and reducing environmental impact
The dairy industry produces approximately 190 million tons of whey per year as a byproduct, often causing environmental concerns due to improper disposal. The lactose in whey is a valuable…
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Next generation yogurt with dairy probiotic complexes
Probiotics are commonly used as a prophylactic treatment of various gut disorders. However, gastrointestinal survival of probiotics is highly variable among individuals. Approaches to boost and optimize intestinal survival are…
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Assessing changes in the fecal microbiomes of neonatal dairy calves to enhance animal health
Diarrhea is one of the primary causes of mortality in neonatal dairy calves and results in financial losses to dairy farmers. Factors associated with birth seasons such as temperature, crowding…
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Assessing the impact of states and national climate policies and food behavioral changes on the US dairy industry
Wisconsin is the second-largest dairy producer in the US, but the industry is facing challenges, including climate change and changes in dietary patterns. US climate policies, including carbon pricing, are…
