Victor E. Cabrera

Latest 15 Peer Reviewed Articles

1. Brito, L., B. Heringstad, I. Klaas, K. Schodl, V. E. Cabrera, A. Stygar, M. Iwersen, M. Haskell, K. Stock, N. Gengler, J. Bewley, M. Hostens, E. Vasseur, C. Egger-Danner, Christa. 2025 (accepted). Using data from sensors and other precision farming technologies to enhance the sustainability of dairy cattle breeding programs. Journal of Dairy Science 00:00-00.
2. Higaki, S., E. N. Freitas, A. Negreiro, J. R. R. Dorea, and V. E. Cabrera. 2025 (in press). Leveraging unsupervised machine learning techniques for detecting outliers in the daily milk yield data of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 00:00-00. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2024-25889 
3. Gong, Y., H. Hu, K. Reed, and V. E. Cabrera. 2025 (in press). Advancing Dairy Farm Simulations: A Two-Step Approach for Tailored Lactation Curve Estimation and Its Systemic Impact. Journal of Dairy Science 00:00-00. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-26334
4. Gontijo, D., D. R. Santana, G. Assis Costa, V. E. Cabrera, and E. N. A. Freitas. 2025 (in press). Dairy GPT: Empowering Dairy Farmers to Interact with Numerical Databases through Natural Language Conversations. Smart Agricultural Technology 00:00-00. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2025.101097. 
5. Gong, Y., A. Bellingeri, F. Fumagalli, G. S. Sechi, A. S. Atzori, F. Masoero, A. Gallo, V. E. Cabrera. 2025. A Mixed Integer Linear Programming Framework for Mitigating Enteric Methane Emissions on Dairy Farms Through Optimized Crop and Diet Planning. Journal of Cleaner Production, 511: 145636, ISSN 0959-6526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.145636. 
6. Barton, R., J. Burchard, V. E. Cabrera, D. Cook, W. Cooley, R. Cue, L. Fadul, J.  Mattison, and A. Saha. 2025. Data Ownership and Privacy in Dairy Farming: Insights from U.S. and Global Perspectives. Animals, 15: 524. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15040524. 
7. Cabrera, V. E., J. Bewley, M. Breunig, T. Breunig, W. Cooley, A. De Vries, R. Fourdraine, J. Giordano, Y. Gong, R. Greenfield, H. Hu, A. Lenkaitis, M. Niu, E. A. Noronha, and M. Sullivan. 2025. Data Integration and Analytics in the Dairy Industry: Challenges and Pathways Forward. Animals 15: 329. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15030329. 
8. Baldin, M.; J. M. Bewley, V. E. Cabrera, K. Jones, C. Loehr, G. Mazon,J. D. Perez, M. Utt, J. Weyers. 2025. Standardization for Data Generation and Collection in the Dairy Industry: Addressing Challenges and Charting a Path Forward. Animals 15: 250. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15020250. 
9. Higaki, S., G. L. Menezes, R. E. P. Ferreira, A. Negreiro, V. E. Cabrera, and J. R. R. Dórea. 2024. Objective dairy cow mobility analysis and scoring system using computer vision-based keypoint detection technique from top-view 2D videos. Journal of Dairy Science 108:3942–3955. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2024-25545. Editor’s Choice.
10. Menezes, G. L., G. Mazon, R. E. P. Ferreira, V. E. Cabrera, and J. R. R. Dorea. 2025. Artificial Intelligence for Livestock: A narrative review of the applications of computer vision systems and large language models for animal farming. Animal Frontiers 14:42-53. https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfae048. 
11. Pipino, D., N. Lopez-Villalobos, R. Hickson, V. E. Cabrera, M. Balzarini, M. Piccardi. 2025. Profitability of Swedish Red and White × Holstein crossbred cows compared with purebred Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 108:1602-1614. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2024-25260.  
12. Cabrera, V. E. 2025. Artificial Intelligence Applied to Dairy Science: Insights from the Dairy Brain Initiative. Animal Frontiers 14:60-63. https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfae040.   
13. Freitas, E. N. A., and V. E. Cabrera. 2025. Dairy VictoryTM Platform: A Novel Benchmarking Platform to Empower Economic Dairy Farms Decisions. Journal of Dairy Science Communications 6:69-73. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2024-0617.   
14. da Silva, T., and V. E. Cabrera. 2024. The DairyPrint Model: A Decision-Support Model to Help Dairy Farmers and Other Stakeholders Towards Improved Sustainability.  Journal of Dairy Science 107:10998–11015. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2024-24946. Editor’s Choice.
15. Nunes, A. J., Silva, E., V. E. Cabrera, and E. Noronha. 2024. Milk weighing scale based on machine learning. Smart Agricultural Technology 07:100417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2024.100417.

Selected Book Chapters

1. Cabrera, V. E. 2026. Reproductive efficiency and farm sustainability. Encyclopedia of Livestock Medicine for Large Animals and Poultry Production. June 2024. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026. ISBN 3031615484, 9783031615481
2. Cabrera, V. E. 2026. Reproductive indexes in bovine dairy farms. Encyclopedia of Livestock Medicine for Large Animals and Poultry Production. June 2024.  Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026. ISBN 3031615484, 9783031615481
3. Cabrera, V. E. Data-driven decision support tools in dairy herd health. In: Improving dairy herd health. Prof. Emile Bouchard (Ed). Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-1786764676.
4. Fraisse, C. W., N. E. Breuer, and E. Cabrera. 2019. Developing climate-based decision support systems (DSS) from agricultural systems models. In: Advances in crop modelling for sustainable agriculture. Boote, K. (Ed), Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science, ISBN-13: 978-1786762405.
5. Overton, M. W., and E. Cabrera. 2017. Monitoring and quantifying value of change in reproductive performance. In: Large Dairy Herd Management Book (http://ldhm.adsa.org). American Dairy Science Association.
6. Liang, D., and  E. Cabrera.2017. Dairy Farm Management Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Mitigation Strategies and Economic Considerations in the US. in: Agricultural Research Updates. Volume 20. Nova Science Publishers, ISBN-20: 978-1-53612-216-9.
7. Krpálková, L., E. Cabrera, J. Kvapilik, J. Burdych, M. Štipková, P. Crump, L. Stádnik, and M. Vacek. 2014. Optimal growth of heifers and effect of milk yield level on dairy herd production, reproduction, and profitability. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken, Deutschland, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-58200-4.
8. Cabrera, V. E. DairyMGT: A suite of decision support systems in dairy farm management. IN Decision Support Systems. Jao C. (Ed), INTECH, Rijeka, Croatia. ISBN: 978-953-51-0799-6.
9. Cabrera, V. E., P. E. Hildebrand. Chapter 7th: Linear programming for dairy herd simulation and optimization: An integrated approach for decision-making. IN Linear programming – New frontiers in theory and applications. Zoltan, A. M. (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY. ISBN: 978-1-61209-579-0.
10. Cabrera, V. E., D. Solís, G. A. Baigorria, and D. Letson. Chapter 7th: Managing climate variability in agricultural analysis. IN: Long, J.A., and D. S. Wells (Eds), Ocean circulation and El Niño: New research, p. 163-179, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY. ISBN: 978-1-60692-084-8.
11. Hoogenboom, G., C. W. Fraisse, J. W. Jones, K. T. Ingram, J. J. O’Brien, J. G. Bellow, D. Zierden, D. E. Stooksbury, J. O. Paz, A. Garcia y Garcia, L. C. Guerra, D. Letson, N. E. Breuer, E. Cabrera, L. U.  Hatch, and C. Roncoli. 2007. Climate-based agricultural risk management tools for Florida, Georgia and Alabama, USA. In: Sivakumar, M. V. K. and J. Hansen (Eds.), Climate Prediction and Agriculture: Advances and Challenges, p. 273-278, Springer, Berlin. ISBN: 978-3-540-44650-7.
12. Langeveld, J.W.A., A. Crawford, M. Paine, S. Pinheiro, W. de Boef, I. S. Kristensen, J. Hermansen, B. Dedieu, P. E. Hildebrand, E. Cabrera, D. Jansen, and J. Dixon. 2006. Project setup and learning processes in participative systems-oriented research initiatives. In: Langeveld, H., N. Roling (Eds), Changing European farming systems for a better future. New visions for rural areas. p. 89-91, Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen. ISBN: 978-9-086-86002-9.

Latest 15 Conference Proceedings

1. Egger-Danner, C., I. Klaas, L. F. Brito, J. M. Bewley, V. E. Cabrera, R. H. Fourdraine, M. Haskell, B. Heringstad, M. Hostens, M. Iwersen, K. Schodl, K. F. Stock, A. Stygar, and E. Vasseur. 2025. ICAR IDF initiative on sensor data for functional traits: Genetics and reference standards for rumination. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
2. Mazon, G., C. Pinzón-Sánchez, J. R. R. Dorea, and V. E. Cabrera. 2025. Smart Farm Hub: An extension initiative informed by dairy farmer perceptions of precision dairy technologies. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
3. Heins, B. J., K. T. Sharpe, P. Pinedo, V. E. Cabrera, E. M. Silva, R. A. Lynch, Q. K. Kolar, A. De Vries, E. K. Miller-Cushon, and G. M. Schuenemann. 2025. Evaluation of a nonantibiotic, no-withdrawal, nonprescription therapy at dry-off to lower somatic cell count. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
4. Reed, K. F., V. E. Cabrera, J. C. Waddell, S. P. HekmatiAthar, A. Liu, K. R. Briggs, J. S. Adamchick, H. Hu, and Y. Gong. 2025. The RuFaS animal module: A comprehensive, flexible herd model. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
5. Niño De Guzman, C., L. Prada, S. Bellinzoni, P. Muñoz, C. Hernandez, C. Ibarguren, R. Weng, Q. Kolar, V. E. Cabrera, B. J. Heins, R. Lynch, E. K. Miller-Cushon, G. M. Schuenemann, P. Pinedo, and A. De Vries. 2025. Associations between mastitis incidence and risk factors in US organic-certified dairy farms. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
6. Lauber, M. R., V. E. Cabrera, and P. M. Fricke. 2025. An economic simulation model to assess the effect of the 21-d pregnancy rate, semen type, and heifer retention rate on the optimal insemination eligibility period for lactating dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
7. Munoz-Boettcher, P., C. Hernandez-Gotelli, C. Ibarguren, R. W. Zheng, J. Velez, A. De Vries, E. K. Miller-Cushon, B. J. Heins, R. A. Lynch, Q. Kolar, G. M. Schuenemann, V. E. Cabrera, E. Silva, and P. Pinedo. 2025. Effect of intra-mammary infusion of a carvacrol-based botanical product at dry-off on udder health. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
8. Gong, Y., and V. E. Cabrera. 2025. Optimizing dairy cow replacement decisions by applying reinforcement learning in a stochastic environment. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
9. Huang, C. L., and V. E. Cabrera. 2025. Feeding strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation using the DairyPrint Model. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
10. Bonney-King, J., E. E. Lindner, V. E. Cabrera, B. J. Heins, R. A. Lynch, G. M. Schuenemann, E. Silva, J. Velez, P. Pinedo, A. De Vries, and E. K. Miller-Cushon. 2025. Changes in activity related to mastitis in organic dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting (ADSA). Louisville, FL, 22–25 June 2025.
11. Gong, Y. S. Heo, H. Hu, A. Liu, R. Negrini, C. Dadousis, N. Geifman, G. Rosa, and V. E. Cabrera. 2025. A decision-making tool leveraging open-access dataset: Unsupervised learning for individualized benchmarking of Grigio Alpine cattle. Artificial Intelligence 4 Animal Science. EAAP Conference. Zurich, Switzerland, 4-6 June 2025. 
12. Mazon, G., G. L. Menezes, A. Negreiro, E. Alexandrino, R. E. P. Ferreira, J. Van Os, V. E. Cabrera, and J. R. R. Dorea. 2025. Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Computer Vision Systems to Monitor Calf Health in Large Commercial Systems. Data Science Research Bazaar, UW-Madison 19-20 March, 2025. 
13. Lauber, M. R., V. E. Cabrera. And P. M. Fricke. 2024. An economic simulation model to assess the effect of reproductive performance, semen type, and heifer completion rate on the optimal insemination eligibility period for lactating dairy cows. 29th National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Technical Conference on Artificial Insemination and Reproduction. Madison, WI, 18–20 September 2024. 
14. Egger-Danner, C., I. Klaas, L. Brito, K. Schodl, J. Bewley, V. E. Cabrera, N. Charfeddine, N. Gengler, M. Haskell, M. Iwersen, R. van der Linde, K. Stock, A. Stygar, E. Vasseur, and M. Hostens. 2024. Improving animal health and welfare by us- ing sensor data in herd management and dairy cattle  breeding—A joint initiative of ICAR and IDF. The 11th European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, Bologna, Italy, 9-12 September 2024.
15. Egger-Danner, C., I. Klaas, L. Brito, K. Schodl, J. Bewley, V. E. Cabrera, N. Charfeddine, N. Gengler, M. Haskell, M. Iwersen, R. van der Linde, K. Stock, A. Stygar, E. Vasseur, and M. Hostens. 2024. Improving animal health and welfare by us- ing sensor data in herd management and dairy cattle  breeding—A joint initiative of ICAR and IDF. 75th European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP).  Florence, Italy. 1-5 September 2024.

Latest 15 Popular Press Articles

1. Mazon, G., and V. E. Cabrera. 2024. What affects the adoption of precision tech? Hoard’s Dairyman Intel. 7 October 2024. Link.
2. da Silva, T., and V. E. Cabrera. 2023. Guiding farms to more sustainable pathways. Journal of Nutrient Management. September 5, 2023. Link.
3. Cabrera, V. E. 2023. Advantages of involuntary culling and herd structure dynamics. Smart Science SeriesTM Ruminant Podcasts. Adisseo. 25 August 2023. Link.
4. Gong, Y., M. Li, M. A., Sotirova, K.F. Reed, and V. E. Cabrera. 2023. Is it worth it to use beef semen? Department of Animal and Dairy Science Infographics Competition. Madison, WI 19 May 2023.
5. Cabrera, V. E., A. Kalantari, and T. Danzinger. 2023. Different cows react to disease differently. Hoard’s Dairyman. June 2023.
6. Noronha, E., and V. E. Cabrera. 2023. Distilling data will improve dairy farms. Hoard’s Dairyman Intel. 20 April 2023. Link.
7. Cabrera, V. E., and T. E. da Silva. 2023. DairyPrint model: Helping dairy farmers toward higher sustainability. Progressive Dairy. March 14, 2023. Link.
8. Cabrera, V. E. 2023. Economics of repro programs. The Repro Spot. Web-Podcast. Episodes January 19 and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23. Link.
9. Bjurstrom, A., V. E. Cabrera, and D. Diederich. 2023. Selection tool yields four positive outcomes. Hoard’s Dairyman Intel. 02 January 2023. Link.
10. Cabrera, V. E. 2022. Considerations for nutritional grouping in dairy farms. Balchem Real Science Exchange. October 2022 Journal Club with Dr. Bill Weiss. 25 October 2022. Web-Podcast. Link.
11. Gong, Y., M. Li, M. A., Sotirova, K.F. Reed, and V. E. Cabrera. 2022. Make the right decision on heifer breeding. Department of Animal and Dairy Science Infographics Competition. Madison, WI 20 May 2022.
12. Cabrera, V. E., and T. E. da Silva. 2022. How we can link environment and economy. Hoard’s Dairyman Intel. 09 May 2022. Link.
13. Cabrera, V. E. 2021.  A step towards smarter management in dairy farms. Scientia. https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA758.
14. Hallbach, T., V. E. Cabrera, M. J. Fuenzalida, and L. Seefeldt. 2020. Records reveal heat stress losses. Herd management software like Dairy Comp 305 can be used to assess the potential impact of heat stress on your dairy. Hoard’s Dairyman. 25 August 2020. Interview available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu_Gyv-6Cvk&feature=youtu.be.
15. Gunderson, S., and V. E. Cabrera. 2020. Considerations in Reducing Milk Production: Switching Cows from 3X to 2X Milking. Dairy Extension Resources. UW-Division of Extension.

15 Selected Computerized Decision Support Tools

1. Da Silva, and V. E. Cabrera. 2023. DairyPrint: Paving pathways for dairy farmers towards higher sustainability. https://dairymgt.cals.wisc.edu/tools/DairyPrintModel/index.php
2. Cabrera, V. E., and R. Shaver. Quick assessment for diet formulation. https://dairymgt.info/tools/DietFormulation/index.php?tab=tool
3. Cabrera, V. E. Bulk tank SCC and milk value. https://dairymgt.info/tools/milk_quality/index.php
4. Cabrera, V. E. Repro Money Extension program in Wisconsin 2010-2014. https://dairymgt.info/tools/ds/index2.php
5. Gaspar, N., and E. Cabrera. Economic evaluation of CholiPEARL use on preventing subclinical Ketosis. https://dairymgt.info/tools/eval_choline/index.php
6. Cabrera, V. E. Characteristics of organic, grazing, and conventional dairy farms in the state of Wisconsin. https://dairymgt.info/tools/ds/index3.php
7. Cabrera, V. E., and K. A. Weigel. Integrated genomic testing for Jersey heifer calf decision support tool. https://dairymgt.info/oldtools/genomics_last/index.php
8. Cabrera, V. E., G. Lopes, and W. Li. Premium on beef dairy program. https://dairymgt.info/tools/acc_gen/index.php
9. Shahinfar, S., A. Kalantari, E. Cabrera, and K. A. Weigel. Retention Pay-Off (RPO) calculator. https://dairymgt.info/tools/rpo_calc/
10. Cabrera, V. E. Nutritional grouping in Wisconsin and Michigan dairy farms. https://dairymgt.info/tools/ds/index.php
11. Cabrera, V. E. The economic value of a dairy cow. https://dairymgt.info/tools/cow_value_resp_v2/index.php
12. Cabrera, V. E., L. Armentano, and R. D. Shaver. FeedVal. https://dairymgt.info/tools/feedval_12_v2/index.php
13. Cabrera, V. E., and J. O. Giordano. UW-CornellDairyRepro$Plus: A reproductive analysis tool that includes heat detection devices. https://dairymgt.info/oldtools/UWCUDairyRepro/tool1.php
14. Cabrera, V. E. Dairy reproductive economic analysis. https://dairymgt.info/markov/reader.php
15. Cabrera, V. E. Grouping strategies for feeding lactating dairy cattle. https://dairymgt.info/tools/grouping_strategy/index.php