AgNext Feed Additive Calculator Tool (FACT) for Dairy Now Available
AgNext’s Associate Professor of Feedlot Systems, Dr. Sara Place, has released another open-access tool to help producers understand how the usage of feed additives might impact their operation. The tool can be found on the AgNext website alongside a user guide and instructional video.
Dr. Diego Manriquez Named to the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council
Dr. Diego Manriquez was recently appointed to the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC). Dr. Manriquez's term with the Council will officially begin in early June 2024. Dr. Manriquez is looking forward to bringing his expertise in animal welfare to the team! Learn more about Dr. Manriquez's appointment in this recent blog post:
Dr. Manriquez will also be attending the Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium and hosting a session at the pre-conference meeting in Spanish! More information about the pre-conference meeting can be found here and information for the 2024 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium can be found below:
AgNext Graduate Students and Research Scholars Participate in the College of Agricultural Sciences Showcase
Earlier this month, Maya Swenson, Irene Reis, Daniela Alvarado, and Cesar Velasquez participated in the College of Agricultural Sciences Showcase. This event gives graduate students and post-docs the opportunity to present their research. Read our most recent blog about how this experience was beneficial to each of the participants.