Animal & Dairy Sciences

Ph.D. Defense Seminar by Malia Caputo
2023-06-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title:Determination of Sources of Variation, and Prediction of, Feed Intake and Efficiency in Dairy Cows
Presenter: Malia Caputo, Dairy Sciences Ph.D. candidate (Advisor: Dr. Heather White), UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences
Location: MSABD 1115 or virtual

Ph.D. Defense Seminar by MaryGrace Erickson
2023-07-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Research in protein nutrition of lactating dairy cows
and animal sciences education
Presenter: MaryGrace Erickson, Dairy Sciences Ph.D. candidate (Advisor: Dr. Michel A. Wattiaux), UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences
Location: MSABD 1111 or virtual

Ph.D. Defense Seminar by Larissa Carolina Novo
2023-08-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Genetic analysis of novel traits in Holstein dairy cattle
Presenter: Larissa Carolina Novo, Animal Sciences Ph.D. candidate (Advisor: Dr. Francisco Peñagaricano), UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences
Location: MSABD 1111

M.S. Defense Seminar By Olivia Kepner
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Room 236 Animal Sciences Bldg., 1675 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Title: Pedagogical Considerations for Introductory Undergraduate Science Education Literature Review
Presenter: Olivia Kepner, Animal Science M.S. candidate (advisor: Dr. Luiz Ferraretto), UW-Madison Department Animal and Dairy Sciences
Location: Animal Science Building, RM 236

Ph.D. Defense Seminar by Derek Nelson
2023-08-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Effect of Forages with Varied Digestibility on Lactation Performance and Enteric Emissions of Dairy Cows
Presenter: Derek Nelson, Dairy Sciences M.S. candidate (Advisor: Dr. Ken Kalscheur), UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences
Location: MSABD 1115

CALS portrait session for faculty, staff and graduate students
2023-09-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Agricultural Hall, 1500 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Location: Agricultural Hall, Room 14 (lower level)

MSABD 2nd Annual End o' Summer Block Party
2023-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706

Graduate Student Seminar by Jessica Brown
2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: How Animal Agriculture is Supporting a Better Future
Presenter: Jessica Brown, Animal Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Steve Ricke), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Location: MSABD Room 1115

CALS Reception at World Dairy Expo
2023-10-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This informal reception will take place in the Monona Room of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center, and is a great opportunity for CALS faculty and staff to connect with former students, industry partners and other stakeholders. This year’s event will be co-sponsored by WARF, the Office of Business Engagement and the Dairy Innovation Hub.
RSVPs are encouraged: go.wisc.edu/dairyexpo.

Graduate Student Seminar by Russ Mcminn
2023-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Hydrated Surface Lethality: Developing a novel thermal processing tool.
Presenter: Russ Mcminn, Animal Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Sindelar), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Location: MSABD Room 1115

Graduate Student Seminars by Matheus Pupo and Joseane Padilha Da Silva
2023-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Dietary fiber source and direct-fed microbial supplementation effects on lactation performance and feeding behavior of high-producing dairy cows.
Presenter: Matheus R. Pupo, Dairy Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Luiz Ferraretto), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
and
Title: From Pixels to Pounds: Predicting Cattle Weight in Feedlots with Computer Vision.
Presenter: Joseane Padilha Da Silva, Animal Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Guilherme Rosa), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Location: MSABD Room 1115

Graduate Student Seminar by Steven Sheng
2023-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Organic Alternatives to Conventional Celery Powder as a Meat Curing Agent-Sensory and quality research.
Presenter: Steven Sheng, Animal Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Jim Claus), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Location: MSABD Room 1115

Graduate Student Seminars by Alyssa Seitz and Rafael Ferreira
2023-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Nutritional Feeding Strategies for Dairy Beef Cattle and their Effect on Meat Quality.
Presenter: Alyssa Seitz, Dairy Sciences M.S. candidate (advisor: Dr. Jeff Sindelar), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
and
Title: Using computer vision for the early detection of subclinical ketosis in dairy cows during the transition period.
Presenter: Rafael Ferreira, Dairy Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Joao Dorea), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Location: MSABD Room 1115

Graduate Student Seminar by Jessica Brown and Elena Olson
2023-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Meat Science and Animal Biologics Building, 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Title: Experiences Abroad: Road to ICoMST
Presenter: Jessica Brown and Elena Olson, Animal Sciences Ph.D. candidates (advisor: Dr. Steve Ricke), Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison
Location: MSABD Room 1115

ADS prospective undergraduate student visit day
2023-12-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Animal Sciences, 1675 Observatory Dr, Madison , WI, United States
Interested in pursuing a major in Animal & Veterinary Biosciences or Dairy Science? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the programs we offer at UW-Madison. The Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences is hosting a full day campus visit event on December 1, 2023. This event is aimed to give prospective students a better understanding of the opportunities available to them at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, as well as potential career and graduate school opportunities beyond graduation.
The event will be broken up into several sessions, allowing prospective students to tour department buildings, hear from numerous faculty, interact with current undergraduate and graduate students, and ask any questions that they may have about the department.
Sessions include:

What’s next? Exploring career & professional school opportunities beyond graduation
Research opportunities & laboratory tour
Animal facilities & undergraduate student opportunities
Current undergraduate/graduate student panel
Q&A with undergraduate recruitment team

The event will be held from 9:30am to 4:00pm at the Carson Gulley Center. Prospective students are able to be accompanied by one guest and lunch will be provided. Please register using the link below – space is limited!
Registration: https://apps.admissions.wisc.edu/visitbucky/event_view.php?eid=19003
If you have any questions, please contact the Animal & Dairy Sciences Recruitment Team at (608) 265-6930 or adsrecruitment@ansci.wisc.edu. We look forward to seeing you on campus on December 1st!
