2022 December Board Book

CAPABILITY BUILDING Feed Industry

Fellowship with a Focus on Feeding Systems

BACKGROUND: Graduates from animal nutrition degree programs are often well-trained in the science of nutrition but have little to no practical knowledge of the dairy industry. OBJECTIVE: To partner university educated interns with dairy feed companies, and dairy consultants to conduct on-farm dairy nutrition research projects and develop a qualified workforce for the dairy and feed industries. INDUSTRY BENEFIT: This fellowship helps to develop industry leaders who can identify potential areas of concern and can use their real-world experience to make informed recommendations to enhance the sustainability of the dairy industry.

Researcher: Timeline:

Heidi Rossow, UC Davis 1 Year: July 2023 – July 2024

2023 CMAB Budget Request: $87,158

CDRF 2023 Proposed Projects and Budget Request