Category: Blog
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Senior Profile: Austin Prichard
Name: Austin Prichard Hometown: Muskego, WI Major: Dairy Science Why did you decide to attend UW-Madison? I had family history at UW-Madison. My father is an alumnus and received his…
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Department Chair Update
From Kent Weigel, Chair – The Dairy Science major just welcomed our largest incoming class in several years, with a very talented group of 25 new freshmen and transfer students…
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Cow Talk with an Expert: Mastitis Treatments
Risks, Realities and Responsibilities Associated with Mastitis Treatments Pamela L. Ruegg University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA Introduction Mastitis remains the most common disease of dairy cows and treatment…
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Cow Talk with an Expert: Search for the Right Sized Cow
Will Genomic Selection be the Key to Improving Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle? Dr. Kent A. Weigel Department of Dairy Science University of Wisconsin – Madison 1675 Observatory Drive Madison,…
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Cow Talk with an Expert: Alternatives to Corn for Dairy Rations
By R. D. Shaver, Ph.D., PAS Introduction A two- to four-fold increase in corn prices in recent years over historical trends has prompted many questions about alternatives to corn for…
