Lammers is an associate professor of animal and dairy science at UW–Platteville. His research interests include novel feedstuffs for livestock, production of livestock for niche markets, and integrated crop and livestock production systems.
A new project at UW-Platteville’s Pioneer Farm will bring a small-scale feed mill to life inside the maternity cow barn, giving students hands-on experience while supporting research that promotes animal health and welfare. The feed mill will be built in an unused 30-by-30-foot space near the maternity pens. Construction will begin in Fall 2025, with help from UW-Platteville’s Building Construction Management class, who will install a simple wall to separate the feed mill from the cow area. Once the space is ready, four key pieces of feed processing equipment will be installed.
This equipment includes a mixer for making small feed batches, a roller mill to grind grains like corn, a pelleter to form custom-sized pellets, and a precision mixer for very small ingredient batches. Each machine is similar to what’s used in commercial feed mills, but scaled down for safe and flexible student use. Once up and running, the feed mill will support student learning, research, and real-world feed trials, helping future dairy professionals understand how feed quality and formulation impact animal care and performance.