Project Type: Post-doctoral fellowship
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Effects of in utero choline exposure on growth, feed efficiency, and carcass quality in Angus x Holstein cattle
Research suggests that Rumen protected choline (RPC) may positively affect offspring growth, health, and well-being. RPC is typically fed to gestating dairy cows for three weeks prepartum. In utero choline…
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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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Improving pest management to expand adoption of intercropping alfalfa and corn for Wisconsin dairies
Establishing alfalfa by interseeding into a high-yielding corn silage companion crop can increase yields and profitability of forage production on dairy farms. Additionally, this practice reduces the risk of nutrient…
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Reducing lifecycle environmental impacts and improving profitability of Wisconsin dairy systems through improved cropping management
Agricultural soils are continuously degrading and about 70% of the carbon of agricultural soils has been lost worldwide due to soil erosion and unsustainable management practices. This project will assess…
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Whey-fortified fermented milk for inhibiting intestinal inflammation
Fermented milk products (FMPs) such as yogurts and kefir are increasing in popularity in the U.S. While consumer acceptance of the established health-promoting properties of FMPs is increasing, it’s not…
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Harnessing the power of computer vision systems to improve animal health and welfare in transition dairy cows
Nearly all cows will experience negative energy balance in order to support the high energy demands of lactation during the transition period. This can lead to a variety of metabolic…
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Improving health and welfare of dairy cattle by synchronizing and optimizing the transition period
Calving and transition to lactation increases susceptibility to and incidence of disease in the dairy cow. In dairy and beef farms, calvings occur in a wide range before and after…
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The genetic determinants of gastrointestinal tract colonization by Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) is a dangerous foodborne pathogen commonly associated with dairy product outbreaks. Listeria infection has remarkably high hospitalization and mortality rates, thus the FDA implements a zero-tolerance policy for…
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Selection for resilient dairy cows
This project seeks to improve the health and welfare of dairy cows and the sustainability of dairy farms by genetic selection for resistance to, and rapid recovery from, environmental and…
