Title: Campylobacter and Microbial Preference for Peptides and Amino Acids in Cecal Environment Presenter: Elena George Olson, Animal Science Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Steven Ricke), UW-Madison Department Animal and Dairy Sciences Location: MSABD RM 1115

Title: "Genetic contribution of the female to oocyte competence and embryo development in dairy cattle." Speakers: Byron Eduardo Chasi Olivares Title: " Effect of a functional ablation of pregnancy-associated-glycoprotein 7 on trophectoderm growth, attachment and pregnancy establishment." Speakers: Ethel Sofia Moreno Martinez

Title: "Liver heterogeneity of calves with and without feed-induced acidosis." Speakers: Anna Larsen Title: “Provision of active ventilation to outdoor hutches during summer improves the immune function of dairy calves." Speakers: Emily Tabor

Title: "Unraveling the multigenerational effects of heat stress." Speakers: Brittney Davidson & Grace Larsen

Title: Exploration of the use of ultrasound as a predictor of lactation potential. Presenter: Alysia Vang, Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Laura Hernandez) Location: MSABD RM 1115

Title: "Exploring the gastrointestinal microbial communities of 70-day-old dairy-beef calves born to late lactation nutrient restricted dams." Speaker: Margaret Costello Title: “Residual Nitrite and Nitrate in Processed Meats and Meat Analogues in United States: Composition, Processing, and Geographical Contributing Factors." Speaker: Steven Sheng

Come visit the newly reimagined visitor center in the DCC on Wednesday, May 1st from 12 to 2 pm! (No RSVPs required) Enjoy an ice cream social and participate in the "naming contest" for the life-sized cow model who calls the space her home. For more information: 5.1.24 eCALS post for DCC Welcome Center

Title: Computer vision and machine learning applications for dairy farming. Presenter: Rafael Ehrich Pontes Ferreira, Dairy Science Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. João R. R. Dórea), UW-Madison Department Animal and Dairy Sciences Location: MSABD RM 1115

Join us for the annual Animal & Dairy Sciences Golf Classic! Registration and more info will soon be available at this link.

Title: Dynamics of mineral metabolism during the periparturient period. Presenter: Waneska S. Spinelli Frizzarini, Dairy Sciences Ph.D. candidate (advisor: Dr. Laura L. Hernandez) Location: MSABD RM 1115 or Virtual