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2005
PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE
Update of the Zen-Noh/Miner Institute Transition Cow Manual
Zen-Noh
Effect of source of NDF on feed intake and productivity during the periparturient period of dairy cows
Zen-Noh
A review of recent literature evaluating the amino acid requirements of dairy cows
Zen-Noh
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
Development of a chemical measure to better predict NDF digestibility for use in CPM-Dairy and other nutritional models
Zen-Noh
Effect of SilagePro® on haycrop and corn silage quality and dairy animal performance
American Farm Products
Amino acid analysis of feather meal and feather meal with blood
U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
The effect of cutting height on yield and quality of alfalfa in northern New York – 2005 growing season 
Bt vs. non Bt vs. non-Bt corn for corn borer control
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
Northern NY Agricultural Development Program
The effect of rate of application of copper sulfate (CuSO4) in dairy manure on plant growth and plant and soil concentrations of copper
Northern NY Agricultural Development Program
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
PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE
The use of bioaugmentation to reduce odor and liquefy solids in stored dairy manure.
Pro-Act Microbial, Inc.
Portsmouth, RI
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.
Hereford, TX
The effectiveness of a killed lactobacillus acidophilus silage inoculant applied to alfalfa grass silage stored in concrete midi-silos.
Pacer Technology, Inc.
Twin Falls, SD
Economic an environmental impacts of corn silage maturity management
Northern NY Agricultural Development Program
The effect of feeding three milk replacer regimens on calf intake, body weight gain and animal performance - stage 2 and 3.
Zen-Noh
Effect of feeding malic acid on performance of lactating Holstein cows.
Zen-Noh
Troubleshooting dairy cattle behavior: Manual.
Zen-Noh
Strategies for reproductive management of dairy cows: Manual.
Zen-Noh
The effect of glutamate on the performance of lactating dairy cows.
Zen-Noh
Development of dairy management - powerpoint presentations.
Zen-Noh
2003
PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE
Development of a manual using dairy cow behavior as a decision-making tool in freestall and tiestall environments.
Zen-Noh
Effect of the addition of glutamic acid on microbial efficiency and metabolism in continuous culture of rumen contents.
Zen-Noh
The effect of monosodium glutamate on the performance of lactating dairy cattle.
Zen-Noh
Effect of source and amount of NDF on feed intake and productivity during the periparturient period of dairy cows.
Zen-Noh
Development of a series of Dairy Management Powerpoint Presentations to be used as an educational tool by Zen-Noh consultants.
Zen-Noh
The effect of feeding lactose in the form of whey permeate on the productivity of lactating dairy cattle.
Commodity Resources Corporation
Caledonia, NY
The effects of MinAd on early lactation performance of dairy cattle.
MinAd, Inc.
Greeley, CO
A survey of phosphorus levels of feed commodities used by feed mills to formulate grain mixes for dairy rations.
Environmental Defense
Washington, D.C.
A preliminary evaluation of a phosphorus indicator in manure as a predictor of dietary phosphorus levels fed to dairy cattle.
Environmental Defense
Washington, D.C.
Analysis of nutrient composition of feather meal and feather meal with blood.
U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
Use of ammonium sulfate vs. calcium ammonium nitrate as a corn starter on a high fertility soil.
Honeywell
Hopewell, VA
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.
Hereford, TX