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Research focused on dairy management, genetics and genomics, and nutrition and physiology.

Holstein cows in a barn

Holstein cows in a barn

Faculty Working in this Area

  • Dairy Genetics and Genomics
  • Dairy Management
  • Dairy Nutrition and Physiology

Related Resources and News

Correct dosage of methane-inhibiting additive in dairy cow feed shown in study

Alex Hristov, distinguished professor of dairy nutrition in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, worked with an international team of researchers to study a methane-inhibiting supplement in dairy cattle feed.

Dairy Barns

The Dairy Barns are located off of Park Avenue, directly across from Beaver Stadium. Approximately 500 animals are housed at the dairy facilities.

Penn State Extension Dairy Team

The Extension Dairy Team provides educational information, support and programs for the dairy industry.

Research

  • Research Overview
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    • Animal Products and Human Health
      • Animal Products and Human Health Overview
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    • Dairy
      • Dairy Overview
      • Faculty Working in Dairy Genetics and Genomics
      • Faculty Working in Dairy Management
      • Faculty Working in Dairy Nutrition and Physiology
    • Deer
    • Equine
      • Equine Overview
      • Faculty Working in Equine Nutrition and Physiology
    • Livestock
      • Livestock Overview
      • Faculty Working in Beef Cattle Management
    • Meat Science and Muscle Biology
      • Meat Science and Muscle Biology Overview
      • Faculty Working in this Area
    • Nutrient Management and Environmental Stewardship
      • Nutrient Management and Environmental Stewardship Overview
      • Faculty Working in this Area
    • Poultry
      • Poultry Overview
      • Faculty Working in Poultry Nutrition and Physiology
      • Faculty Working in Poultry Management
    • Quality and Safety of Animal Foods
      • Quality and Safety of Animal Foods Overview
      • Faculty Working in this Area
    • Reproductive Biology and Fertility
      • Reproductive Biology and Fertility Overview
      • Faculty Working In This Area
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Farms and Facilities Center for Reproductive Biology and Health Penn State Extension
Farms and Facilities Center for Reproductive Biology and Health Penn State Extension
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