Project Type: Post-doctoral fellowship
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Buccal swabbing as a molecular tool for rumen microbial profiling and diagnosis in dairy cattle
A healthy and optimal rumen microbiome is critical to the wellbeing of highly productive dairy cows. Current methods for rumen sampling are invasive, laborious, and infeasible for large herds. A…
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Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) synthesized from lactose as milk supplement to promote probiotic growth
This project intends to synthesize galactooligosaccharides (GOS) from lactose as a cow milk supplement to promote probiotic growth and improve gut health in humans. GOS is a major component in…
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Comparing the efficacy of EGTA and 5-HTP induction and resolution of hypocalcemia in dairy cows
Hypocalcemia, which causes lethargy and death if left untreated, is a common and pervasive disease in the dairy industry. Research has shown that inducing transient hypocalcemia prepartum causes a resistance…
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Green ammonia recovery from manure digester and lagoon by electrodialysis
Human expansion and intervention in the nitrogen cycle has led to a “lossy” system, particularly in manure handling. The ammonium ion is moveable using electrical fields similar to electrodialysis. This…
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Efficacy of manure nutrient prediction and variable rate technology to improve nutrient use efficiency on Wisconsin dairy farms
Manure is a valuable resource for maintaining soil fertility on Wisconsin dairy farms. However, over-application causes soils to become saturated with nutrients, which can lead to surface and groundwater contamination.…
