Sara Place, Associate Professor of Feedlot Systems at AgNext at Colorado State University has created an open-access tool: the Feed Additive Calculator Tool (FACT) for Dairy. This tool can be utilized by dairy farmers and managers to better understand methane …
AgNext’s Dr. Jason Lombard has served as an expert for dairy cattle disease and management for most of his career. Previously, he worked with USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) where he coordinated multiple national studies, primarily focused on …
Each year, the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University hosts a research showcase. The breadth of research topics span across various disciplines, showing the research being conducted in the College of Agricultural Sciences. This year nearly 50 students …
In recent weeks, the dairy industry in certain regions of the United States have been confronted with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affecting dairy cattle. As concerns arise, it’s imperative to understand and disseminate accurate and timely information to provide …
A Brahman at the Climate-Smart Research Facility wears a pedometer to measure activity levels. At AgNext, we look for new ways to innovate research related to sustainability in animal agriculture. Technology is a vital part of our work, as it …
Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture that provides grants and funding opportunities to farmers, ranchers, researchers, and agriculture professionals. The goal of these grants is to advance …
For Immediate Release DATE: February 15th, 2024 Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University’s AgNext research collaborative is excited to announce the launch of a new sustainability tool that can be utilized in beef systems across the beef supply chain. Dr. Sara …
In the coming years, new feed additive solutions to reduce enteric methane emissions will likely become available to cattle feeders. Indeed, the FDA has recently announced it is encouraging developers of additives with environmental claims to engage them early in …
Rangelands provide a myriad of benefits to society, from social goods like clean air, water, and wildlife habitat to forage for grazing livestock. Research in rangeland systems is complex and often nuanced based on specific ecosystem and social interactions. This …
In the expansive realm of modern agriculture, the practice of herding cattle has undergone a remarkable transformation with the introduction of virtual fencing technology. Virtual fencing, an innovative approach to managing livestock, replaces traditional physical barriers with virtual boundaries, offering …
