Project Type: Short-term, high impact (UW-Madison)
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Mobile maps for better manure management
Wisconsin dairy farms are already addressing the challenge of applying manure in economically and environmentally sound ways using the UW’s Soil Nutrient Application Planner (SnapPlus) software linked with SnapMaps. SnapMaps…
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Glycomacropeptide (GMP) derived from cheese whey: Treating obesity by manipulating hunger hormones and the gut microbiota
This research will create a value-added product from cheese whey, a GMP protein supplement, to treat obesity and prevent related health problems in humans. Obesity affects one in three adults…
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Refining dairy forage rotations with cool season annual grasses
There is more attention than ever on the sustainability of dairy farming practices. The Wisconsin dairy community must prioritize land and water by identifying practices that are geographically appropriate and…
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Dietary fiber and starch digestibility effects on feeding behavior and lactation performance
Carbohydrates like fiber and starch are known to influence intake patterns and therefore lactation performance by dairy cows. Because of this, there have been recent research efforts to identify new…
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Ammonia emissions inventory of different management practices and dairy farm settings
The main source of ammonia emissions is manure from livestock operations. Ammonia emissions can have negative impacts on health and the environment. This information is especially important in Wisconsin, home…
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Cocktail forage mix yield, quality and use in cow rations
The use of cocktail forage mixes (BMR sorghum-sudangrass, Italian ryegrass, clovers, hairy vetch) as part of the dairy forage system has become more popular the past few years due to…
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Real-time soil nitrate leaching sensing for sustainable dairy production
This project addresses concerns about nitrate levels in groundwater. Researchers will use novel nano technologies and 3-D printing to manufacture soil sensors. They will then use soil and water samples…
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Innovative methods to detect and protect against heat stress in dairy calves
Wisconsin dairy cows and calves are susceptible to rising global temperatures which threatens animal welfare, health, and productivity. This project seeks to identify heat stress thresholds in Wisconsin dairy calves.…
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Dairy and environment online course development
A significant amount of research-based information concerning dairy environmental sustainability has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. This information can guide stakeholders on developing pathways that can improve environmental impacts…
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Innovative solutions for sustainable improvement of dairy cow fertility
Intense selection for productive traits has negatively affected dairy cow fertility in the last half century. Poor fertility is leading to significant economic losses. Dairy farmers in Wisconsin have been…
