Research

Grants

2009

Evaluation of dietary starch content in early lactation on performance of dairy cows fed a low-energy diet, high-straw diet during a 40-day dry period [ZenNoh] Modification of the Z-Box method for measuring peNDF to replicate the Penn State Particle Separator System [ZenNoh]
Effects of processing and shipping of equine follicular aspirations on subsequent maturation, fertilization and blastocyst development in vitro [Texas A & M] Effect of feeding a live yeast strain to lactating dairy cows on ruminal fermentation and performance [Lallemand Animal Nutrition]
Influence of maturity at harvest and ensiling time on protein solubility, starch degradability and fiber digestibility of corn hybrids harvested for silage [NNYADP] Evaluation of a slow release lysine product to increase content and yield of milk protein and plasma lysine concentration [Ajinomoto]
Influence of controlled drainage on nutrient losses from tile drains following manure application on a heavy clay alfalfa-grass field [NNYADP] Reducing Potash Inputs on Dairy and Cash Crop Farms [NYFVI]
Connecting to Collections Bookshelf [IMLS]  

2008

Heart’s Delight Farm: 100 years of North
Country Agriculture [NYS Dept of Ag & Markets]
Use of Clarifly to manage house and stable fly populations
on free-stall dairy operations
[Central Life Sciences]
Relationship of cow chewing behavior to a laboratory
measurement of forage fragility
[ZenNoh]
Alternative models for evaluating effects of stocking density on dairy cattle behavior, performance, and well-being [USDA NRI]
Feeding low forage and low starch diets
to lactating dairy cows
[ZenNoh]
Effect of highly fermentable diets and regrouping on milk production: proof of concept for Nutri-Innovations System [Nutri-Innovations]
Development of nutritional strategies for optimizing growth and lactational performance of dairy replacement heifers [ZenNoh]
Subsurface drainage water management to reduce manure contaminated drain discharge [NRCS-CIG]
Effect of feeding Protein Edge on rumen microbial
efficiency of lactating dairy cows
[ZenNoh]
Development of a subsurface drained research field for monitoring
and minimizing phosphorus runoff into Lake Champlain
[ LC B P]
Evaluation of live yeast products in lactating dairy cows [Lesaffre] The Effect of the silage fermentation process on Mycobacterium
avium subsp. Paratuberculosis
[ NNY ADP]

2007

Evaluation of low-starch diets for lactating dairy cows [ZenNoh]

Effect of B-mannase enzyme mixture on performance of dairy cows [ChemGen]

Effect of ferulate esterase inoculant on corn silage phenolic acid content [ZenNoh]

Use of Clarifly to manage house and stable flies [Central Life Sciences]
Comparison of bmr corn silage versus grass silage on performance of early lactation cows [Nutri Innovations] Should forages be shipped to labs in plastic or paper bags to assess mold and yeast counts? [Lallemand]
Dietary ethoxyquin on rumen lipid metabolism and milk fat yield [Novus] Little Chazy River watershed nutrient run-off monitoring program [NYS DEC]
Effect of silage fermentation on mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis [NNYADP]  

2006

Development of dairy facilities reference manual [Zen-Noh]

The effect of cutting height on yield and quality of alfalfa in northern New York [ NNYADP]
Evaluation of dairy management software programs [Zen-Noh] The effect of rate of application of copper sulfate (CuSO4) in dairy manure on plant growth and plant and soil concentrations of copper [NNYADP]

Development of method fore measuring forage fragility [Zen-Noh]

Alfalfa snout beetle survey [NNYADP]

Evaluation of nutritional management strategies for cows with a short (40 day) dry period [Zen-Noh]

The effect of manure application on yield and quality of alfalfa harvested at two cutting heights in northern New York [ NNYADP]

Effect of SilagePro® on haycrop silage quality [American Farm Products - Caledonia , NY ]

 

2005

Update of the Zen-Noh/Miner Institute Transition Cow Manual [Zen-Noh] Effect of SilagePro® on haycrop and corn silage quality and dairy animal performance [American Farm Products]
Effect of source of NDF on feed intake and productivity during the periparturient period of dairy cows [Zen-Noh] Amino acid analysis of feather meal and feather meal with blood [U.S. Poultry and Egg Association]
A review of recent literature evaluating the amino acid requirements of dairy cows [Zen-Noh] The effect of cutting height on yield and quality of alfalfa in northern New York – 2005 growing season 
Re-design of Zen-Noh shaker box to measure peNDF, comparison with standard dry sieving, and validation with a bioassay based on chewing activity and ruminal pH [Zen-Noh] Bt vs. non Bt vs. non-Bt corn for corn borer control
Development of a chemical measure to better predict NDF digestibility for use in CPM-Dairy and other nutritional models [Zen-Noh] Bt vs soil insecticide control for corn rootworms
The effect of cutting height on yield and quality of alfalfa in northern New York – 2006 growing season [NNYADP] The effect of rate of application of copper sulfate (CuSO4) in dairy manure on plant growth and plant and soil concentrations of copper [NNYADP]
Efficacy and safety of CP-40, 624 for intramammary treatment of subclinical mastitis in lactating dairy cattle [Pfizer] The effect of stocking rate, parity, and lameness on the short-term behavior of dairy cattle

2004

The use of bioaugmentation to reduce odor and liquefy solids in stored dairy manure [Pro-Act Microbial, Inc] Effect of feeding malic acid on performance of lactating Holstein cows [Zen-Noh]
Comparison of brown midrib sorghum x sudangrass with a dual-purpose corn hybrid for effects on lactational performance and nutrient retention in Holstein dairy cows [Garrison & Townsend, Inc.] Troubleshooting dairy cattle behavior: Manual [Zen-Noh]
The effectiveness of a killed lactobacillus acidophilus silage inoculant applied to alfalfa grass silage stored in concrete midi-silos [Pacer Technology, Inc.] Strategies for reproductive management of dairy cows: Manual [Zen-Noh]
Economic an environmental impacts of corn silage maturity management [NNYADP] The effect of glutamate on the performance of lactating dairy cows [Zen-Noh]
The effect of feeding three milk replacer regimens on calf intake, body weight gain and animal performance - stage 2 and 3 [Zen-Noh] Development of dairy management - powerpoint presentations [Zen-Noh]

2003

Development of a manual using dairy cow behavior as a decision-making tool in freestall and tiestall environments [Zen-Noh] The effects of MinAd on early lactation performance of dairy cattle [MinAd, Inc.]
Effect of the addition of glutamic acid on microbial efficiency and metabolism in continuous culture of rumen contents [Zen-Noh] A survey of phosphorus levels of feed commodities used by feed mills to formulate grain mixes for dairy rations [Environmental Defense]
The effect of monosodium glutamate on the performance of lactating dairy cattle [Zen-Noh] A preliminary evaluation of a phosphorus indicator in manure as a predictor of dietary phosphorus levels fed to dairy cattle [Environmental Defense]
Effect of source and amount of NDF on feed intake and productivity during the periparturient period of dairy cows [Zen-Noh] Analysis of nutrient composition of feather meal and feather meal with blood [U.S. Poultry and Egg Association]
Development of a series of Dairy Management Powerpoint Presentations to be used as an educational tool by Zen-Noh consultants [Zen-Noh] Use of ammonium sulfate vs. calcium ammonium nitrate as a corn starter on a high fertility soil [Honeywell]
The effect of feeding lactose in the form of whey permeate on the productivity of lactating dairy cattle [Commodity Resources Corporation] Comparison of brown midrib sorghum x sudangrass with a dual-purpose corn hybrid for effects on lactational performance and nutrient retention in Holstein dairy cows [Garrison & Townsend, Inc.]

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