General Communication
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Lane O. Ely, Professor Emeritus – Animal and Dairy Science As we just celebrated Memorial Day and June is Dairy Month, it is a good time to remember the Naval Pre Flight School at the University of Georgia and the involvement of the Dairy Science in the decision to come to Athens. When the United…
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Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant, jing.gao@uga.edu Department of Animal and Dairy Science (Editor’s note: This section is part of our effort to highlight our brilliant dairy science students at the University of Georgia to show case their achievement in dairy research) I am originally from Wuhan, China, where I completed both my B.S. and…
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Dr. Alejandro Ojeda-Rojas recently joined the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine as an Assistant Professor and Beef Cattle Veterinarian. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tolima (Colombia) and later completed advanced postgraduate training in cattle theriogenology at the University of Córdoba (Argentina). He earned two Master of Science…
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Dr. Jillian Bohlen, Associate Professor (706-542-9108 / jfain@uga.edu) Each year, the Commercial Dairy Heifer Project brings together a diverse group of young people with a common interest, the dairy heifer. During their time in the project, these youth grow, develop, and learn not just about their heifer but also about the industry and themselves. This project would…
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The Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference (SEVAD) is returning to Knoxville, Tennessee, July 29–31, 2026. Each year, SEVAD brings together dairy business owners, researchers, Extension professionals, and industry partners for educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities to help your operation grow and thrive. This year’s topics include: Optional Pre-Conference Workshops (July 29): Choose between a…
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Dear All, It is our great pleasure to announce that the UGA Dairy team will launch a webinar series. The goal of the webinar is to discuss recent research in dairy science and emerging issues affectingthe dairy industry. Our initial plan is to host the webinar on a quarterly basis; however, the frequency may increase in response to strong demand or…
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Yara Braga Amancio, M.S. student Sha Tao, Ph.D., Associate Professor | stao@uga.edu |706-542-0658 Methane (CH₄) is one of the primary greenhouse gases associated with dairy production systems and has become an increasingly important topic as the dairy industry seeks to improve environmental sustainability. Enteric methane is produced naturally during ruminal fermentation and represents a loss…
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Jillian Bohlen, PhD, Associate Professor | 706-542-9108 | jfain@uga.edu The state of Georgia offers a variety of programs and experiences that introduce young people to agriculture and the dairy industry. The wide range of opportunities available is intentional because there is no single way to engage youth. Young people come from different backgrounds, have different…
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Sophie Dupont, Animal and Dairy Science Graduate Student Jillian Bohlen, PhD, Associate Professor | 706-542-9108 | jfain@uga.edu The Dairy Good Dawgs podcast is a place where we talk everything from the barn to the arch and where conversations are all things dairy: the people, the science, and the stories behind the cows. When we started the Dairy…
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The three weeks preceding parturition and the three weeks following it are known as the transition period, and this phase represents one of the most challenging windows in the productive life of a dairy cow (Grummer, 1995; Drackley, 1999). During this window, cows experience significant metabolic and physiological adaptations to support fetal growth, parturition, and…
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Written By: Sophie Dupont, Graduate Student | sophiehd28@uga.edu The UGA Dairy Team is excited to introduce the launch of our new podcast, Dairy Good Dawgs. A collaborative, comprehensive audio resource hosted by our own Dr. Jillian Bohlen and Sophie Dupont, a dairy graduate student. The goal of Dairy Good Dawgs is to deliver timely and practical information directly to…
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Caroline Guzi Savegnago, Ph.D. Student Sha Tao, Ph.D., Associate Professor, stao@uga.edu/706-542-0658 Department of Animal and Dairy Science, UGA Heat stress continues to be a challenge for the dairy industry, causing major economic losses. High temperatures and relative humidity commonly seen in the Southeast create a challenging environment that negatively impacts calf performance and welfare. Calves…
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