Kenneth Kalscheur

Office Phone: (608) 890-0066

1925 Linden Dr. W
Madison, WI 53706

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Meet the Scientist

• Publications

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  • Increasing fiber in dairy cow feed is associated with altered milk composition which may support a more beneficial milk microbial community for cows and humans-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Associations among milk microbiota, milk fatty acids, milk glycans, and inflammation from lactating Holstein cows -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Coates, L.C., Durham, S., Storms, D.H., Magnuson, A.D., Van Hekken, D.L., Plumier, B.M., Finley, J.W., Fukagawa, N.K., Tomasula, M.M., Lemay, D.G., Picklo, M., Barile, D., Kalscheur, K., Kable, M.E. 2023. Associations among milk microbiota, milk fatty acids, milk glycans, and inflammation from lactating Holstein cows. Microbiology Spectrum. 11(3). Article e04020-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.04020-22.
    
  • Altering physical properties of wilted alfalfa by impact – shredding processing -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pintens, D.A., Shinners, K.J., Friede, J.C., Digman, M.F., Kalscheur, K. 2023. Altering physical properties of wilted alfalfa by impact – shredding processing. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39(2):187-195. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15168.
    
  • Impact-shredding processing of whole-plant corn: Machine performance, physical properties, and in situ ruminant digestion -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pintens, D.A., Shinners, K.J., Friede, J.C., Digman, M.F., Kalscheur, K. 2023. Impact-shredding processing of whole-plant corn: Machine performance, physical properties, and in situ ruminant digestion. Agriculture Journal. 13(1). Article 160. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13010160.
    
  • Impact-shredding processing of whole-plant corn: Machine performance, physical properties, and in situ ruminant digestion -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pintens, D.A., Shinners, K.J., Friede, J.C., Digman, M.F., Kalscheur, K.F. 2023. Impact-shredding processing of whole-plant corn: Machine performance, physical properties, and in situ ruminant digestion. Agriculture. 13. Article 160. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13010160.
    
  • Feed efficiency of lactating Holstein cows is repeatable within diet but less reproducible when changing dietary starch and forage concentrations -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Fischer, A., Dai, X., Kalscheur, K. 2022. Feed efficiency of lactating Holstein cows is repeatable within diet but less reproducible when changing dietary starch and forage concentrations. Animal-The International Journal of Animal Biosciences. 16(8). Article 100599. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2022.100599.
    
  • Effects of ruminal protozoa on methane emissions in ruminants – A meta-analysis -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dai, X., Kalscheur, K., Huhtanen, P., Faciola, A.P. 2022. Effects of ruminal protozoa on methane emissions in ruminants – A meta-analysis. Journal of Dairy Science. 105(9):7482-7491. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21139.
    
  • A low starch and high fiber diet intervention impacts the microbial community of raw bovine milk -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Coates, L.C., Storms, D.H., Finley, J.W., Fukagawa, N.K., Lemay, D.G., Kalscheur, K., Kable, M.E. 2022. A low starch and high fiber diet intervention impacts the microbial community of raw bovine milk. Current Developments in Nutrition. 6(6). Article nzac086. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac086.
    
  • Dietary fiber to starch ratio affects bovine milk Oligosaccharide profiles -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Durham, S.D., Lemay, D.G., Wei, Z., Kalscheur, K., Finley, J.W., Fukagawa, N.K., Barile, D. 2022. Dietary fiber to starch ratio affects bovine milk Oligosaccharide profiles. Current Developments in Nutrition. 6/6. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac033.
    
  • Identification of high and low branched-chain fatty acid producing phenotypes in Holstein cows following high forage and low forage diets in a cross-over designed trial1 -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Picklo, M.J., Kalscheur, K., Magnuson, A.D., Bukowski, M.R., Harnly, J.M., Fukagawa, N.K., Finley, J.W. 2022. Identification of high and low branched-chain fatty acid producing phenotypes in Holstein cows following high forage and low forage diets in a cross-over designed trial1. Current Developments in Nutrition. Article nzab154. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab154.
    
  • Intensive mechanical processing of forage crops to improve fibre digestion -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pintens, D.A., Shinners, K.J., Friede, J.C., Kalscheur, K., Digman, M.F., Combs, D.K. 2022. Intensive mechanical processing of forage crops to improve fibre digestion. Grass and Forage Science. 77(1):55-65. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12559.
    
  • Impact of long-term storage on alfalfa leaf and stem silage characteristics -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sikora, M.C., Hatfield, R.D., Kalscheur, K. 2021. Impact of long-term storage on alfalfa leaf and stem silage characteristics. Agronomy Journal. 11(12). Article 2505. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11122505.
    
  • Deriving Information from Complex Data Sets: Impact of Forage on Fatty Acids in Cow Milk -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harnly, J.M., Picklo, M., Bukowski, M.R., Kalscheur, K., Magnuson, A.D., Fukagawa, N.K., Finley, J.W. 2021. Deriving information from complex data sets: Impact of forage on fatty acids in cow milk. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 107:104179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104179.
    
  • Key considerations for the use of seaweed to reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Vijn, S., Paulus Compart, D., Dutta, N., Foukis, A., Hess, M., Hristov, A., Kalscheur, K., Kebreab, E., Nuzhdin, S.V., Price, N.N., Sun, Y., Tricarico, J.M., Turzillo, A., Weisbjerg, M.R., Yarish, C., Kurt, T. 2020. Key considerations for the use of seaweed to reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 7. Article 597430. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.597430.
    
  • Evaluation of warm season annual forages for forage yield and quality in the north-central United States -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Bleier, J.S., Coblentz, W.K., Kalscheur, K., Panke-Buisse, K., Brink, G.E. 2020. Evaluation of warm season annual forages for forage yield and quality in the north-central United States. Translational Animal Science. 4(3). Article txaa145. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa145.
    
  • Machine learning validation of Buccal swabs as a proxy for rumen microbial contents-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Validating the use of bovine buccal sampling as a proxy for the rumen microbiota using a time course and random forest classification approach -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Young, J.N., Skarlupka, J.H., Resende, R.T., Fischer, A., Kalscheur, K., Mcclure, J.C., Cole, J.B., Suen, G., Bickhart, D.M. 2020. Validating the use of bovine buccal sampling as a proxy for the rumen microbiota using a time course and random forest classification approach. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 86(17). Article e00861-20.. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.00861-20 .
    
  • High-throughput Phenotyping of Rumen Microbial Contents Using Buccal Swabs-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • High-throughput Phenotyping of Rumen Microbial Contents Using Buccal Swabs-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Strategies to improve the efficiency and profitability of heifer raising -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Erickson, P.S., Anderson, J.L., Kalscheur, K., Lascano, G.J., Akins, M.S., Heinrichs, A.J. 2020. Strategies to improve the efficiency and profitability of heifer raising. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(6):5700-5708. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17419.
    
  • The bovine epimural microbiota displays compositional and structural heterogeneity across different ruminal locations -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sbardellati, D., Fischer, A., Cox, M.S., Li, W., Kalscheur, K., Suen, G. 2020. The bovine epimural microbiota displays compositional and structural heterogeneity across different ruminal locations. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(4):3636–3647. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17649.
    
  • Nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cardoso, F.C., Kalscheur, K., Drackley, J.K. 2020. Nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(6):5684-56931. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17271.
    
  • Nutrition and feeding of dairy cattle -(Book / Chapter)
    Erickson, P.S., Kalscheur, K.F. 2019. Nutrition and feeding of dairy cattle. In: F.W. Bazer, G.C. Lamb, and G. Wu, eds. Animal Agriculture: Sustainability, Challenges and Innovations. London United Kingdom: Academic Press. p.157-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817052-6.00009-4
    
  • Ruminal fermentation, kinetics, and total-tract digestibility of lactating dairy cows fed distillers dried grains with solubles in low-and high-forage diets -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ranathunga, S.D., Kalscheur, K., Herrick, K.J. 2019. Ruminal fermentation, kinetics, and total-tract digestibility of lactating dairy cows fed distillers dried grains with solubles in low-and high-forage diets. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(9):7980–7996. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15771.
    
  • Fermentation and chemical composition of high-moisture lucerne leaf and stem silages harvested at different stages of development using a leaf stripper -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sikora, M.C., Hatfield, R.D., Kalscheur, K. 2019. Fermentation and chemical composition of high-moisture lucerne leaf and stem silages harvested at different stages of development using a leaf stripper. Grass and Forage Science. 74(2):254–263. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12423.
    
  • Performance of dairy cows fed diets formulated at 2 starch concentrations with either canola meal or soybean meal as the protein supplement -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sanchez-Duarte, J.I., Kalscheur, K., Casper, D.P., Garcia, A.D. 2019. Performance of dairy cows fed diets formulated at 2 starch concentrations with either canola meal or soybean meal as the protein supplement. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(9):7970–7979. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15760.
    
  • Short communication: Meta-analysis of dairy cows fed conventional sorghum or corn silages compared to brown midrib sorghum silage -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sanchez-Duarte, J.I., Kalscheur, K., Garcia, A.D., Contreras-Govea, F.E. 2019. Short communication: Meta-analysis of dairy cows fed conventional sorghum or corn silages compared to brown midrib sorghum silage. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(1):419-425. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14552.
    
  • Production of dairy cows fed distillers dried grains with solubles in low- and high-forage diets -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ranathunga, S.D., Kalscheur, K., Anderson, J.L., Herrick, K.J. 2018. Production of dairy cows fed distillers dried grains with solubles in low- and high-forage diets. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(12):10886-10898. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-14258.
    
  • Utilization of silages in the diets of high producing dairy cows: Limitations and opportunities-(Proceedings)
    Kalscheur, K., Robinson, P.H., Hatfield, R.D. 2018. Utilization of silages in the diets of high producing dairy cows: Limitations and opportunities. International Silage Conference in XVIII International Silage Conference, Bonn, Germany. Proceedings pages 368-373.
    
  • Effects of growth stage and growing degree day accumulations on triticale forages: 1) Dry matter yield, nutritive value, and in-vitro dry matter disappearance -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Kalscheur, K., Brink, G.E., Cavadini, J.S. 2018. Effects of growth stage and growing degree day accumulations on triticale forages: 1) Dry matter yield, nutritive value, and in-vitro dry matter disappearance. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(10):8965-8985. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14868.
    
  • Effects of growth stage and growing degree day accumulations on triticale forages: 2) In-vitro disappearance of neutral detergent fiber -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Kalscheur, K., Brink, G.E., Cavadini, J.S. 2018. Effects of growth stage and growing degree day accumulations on triticale forages: 2) In-vitro disappearance of neutral detergent fiber. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(10):8986-9003. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14867.
    
  • Canola meal, a proven advantage in various diet formulations-(Proceedings)
    Kalscheur, K.F. and S.A.E. Moore. 2018. Canola meal, a proven advantage in various diet formulations. Proceedings of the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, Dubuque, Iowa, Symposium Proceedings Pages 145-148.
    
  • Canola meal for early lactation cows-(Proceedings)
    Moore, S.A.E. and K.F. Kalscheur. 2018. Canola meal for early lactation cows. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, Dubuque, Iowa. Symposium Proceedings pages 149-151.
    
  • Fermentation characteristics and feeding value of ensiled wet corn distillers grains in combination with wet beet pulp -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ranathunga, S.D., Kalscheur, K., Garcia, A.D., Schingoethe, D.J. 2018. Fermentation characteristics and feeding value of ensiled wet corn distillers grains in combination with wet beet pulp. Professional Animal Scientist. 34(4):346-355. https://doi.org/10.15232/pas.2018-01727.
    
  • Effects of growth stage on quality characteristics of triticale forages-(Abstract Only)
    Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Kalscheur, K., Brink, G.E., Cavadini, J.S. 2018. Effects of growth stage on quality characteristics of triticale forages. Journal of Dairy Science. 101 (suppl. 2):63.
    
  • Production performance in lactating dairy cows fed treated corn stover pelleted with soybean meal or distillers grains-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Effect of source and processing of protein feedstuffs pelleted with treated corn stover in dairy cow diets-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Replacing cereal grains starch with non-forage fiber in diets of dairy cows: A meta-analysis-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Evaluation of a limit feeding strategy with canola or soybean meals on dairy cow performance-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Infusion of butyrate affects plasma glucose, butyrate, and ß-hydroxybutyrate but not plasma insulin in lactating dairy cows -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Herrick, K.J., Hippen, A.R., Kalscheur, K., Schingoethe, D.J., Ranathunga, S.D., Anderson, J.L., Moreland, S.C., Van Eys, J.E. 2018. Infusion of butyrate affects plasma glucose, butyrate, and ß-hydroxybutyrate but not plasma insulin in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:3524–3536. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13842.
    
  • Canola meal versus soybean meal in dairy cow diets-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Replacing starch with non-forage fiber sources in dairy cow diets-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Brown midrib sorghum deserves a look-(Popular Publication)
    Sanchez-Duarte, J., Kalscheur, K., Garcia, A. 2017. Brown midrib sorghum deserves a look. Hoard's Dairyman. 162(14):510-511.
    
  • Verifying Holstein heifer heart girth to body weight prediction equations-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Effects of feeding alfalfa stemlage or wheat straw for dietary energy dilution on nutrient intake and digestibility, growth performance and feeding behavior of holstein dairy heifers -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Su, H., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K., Coblentz, W.K., Kalscheur, K., Hatfield, R.D. 2017. Effects of feeding alfalfa stemlage or wheat straw for dietary energy dilution on nutrient intake and digestibility, growth performance and feeding behavior of holstein dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:7106-7115.
    
  • Performance of dairy cows fed conventional sorghum or corn silages compared to brown midrib sorghum silage: a meta-analysis-(Abstract Only)
    Sanchez-Duarte, J.I., Kalscheur, K., Garcia, A.D., Contreras-Govea, F.E. 2017. Performance of dairy cows fed conventional sorghum or corn silages compared to brown midrib sorghum silage: a meta-analysis [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 100(Suppl 2):109-110.
    
  • Impact of dietary starch concentration formulated with two types corn silage on the performance of dairy cows-(Abstract Only)
    Sanchez-Duarte, J.I., Kalscheur, K. 2017. Impact of dietary starch concentration formulated with two types corn silage on the performance of dairy cows [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 100(Suppl 2):398.
    
  • Impact of dietary starch concentration formulated with two types of corn silage on methane and ammonia emissions in dairy cows-(Abstract Only)
    Sanchez-Duarte, J.I., Kalscheur, K., Powell, J.M. 2017. Impact of dietary starch concentration formulated with two types of corn silage on methane and ammonia emissions in dairy cows [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 100(Suppl 2):108.
    
  • Circulating blood metabolites in early-lactation dairy cows fed canola or soybean meals-(Abstract Only)
    Moore, S., Kalscheur, K. 2017. Circulating blood metabolites in early-lactation dairy cows fed canola or soybean meals [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 100(Suppl 2):111.
    
  • Replacing conventional or brown-mid rib corn silage with brown-mid rib sudangrass silage in the diets of lactating dairy cows-(Abstract Only)
    Kalscheur, K., Brink, G.E. 2017. Replacing conventional or brown-mid rib corn silage with brown-mid rib sudangrass silage in the diets of lactating dairy cows [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 100(Suppl 2):114-115.
    
  • Utility of alfalfa stemlage for feeding dairy heifers-(Popular Publication)
    Su, H., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Coblentz, W.K., Ogden, R.K., Kalscheur, K., Hatfield, R.D. 2017. Utility of alfalfa stemlage for feeding dairy heifers. Popular Publication. p. 20.
    
  • Evaluation of a modified method to measure total starch in animal feeds-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ranathunga, S.D., Kalscheur, K., Anderson, J.L., Herrick, K.J. 2017. Evaluation of a modified method to measure total starch in animal feeds. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 226:124-132.
    
  • Manipulating early lactation energy and protein balances using canola meal as a protein source-(Abstract Only)
    Moore, S.A., Kalscheur, K. 2017. Manipulating early lactation energy and protein balances using canola meal as a protein source [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 95(suppl. 2):182.
    
  • Growth performance and total tract nutrient digestion for Holstein heifers limit-fed diets high in distillers grains with different forage particle sizes-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lawrence, R.D., Anderson, J.L., Manthey, A.K., Kalscheur, K.F. 2017. Growth performance and total tract nutrient digestion for Holstein heifers limit-fed diets high in distillers grains with different forage particle sizes. Professional Animal Scientist. 33:230-240.
    
  • Single-dose infusion of sodium butyrate, but not lactose, increases plasma ß-hydroxybutyrate and insulin in lactating dairy cows-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Herrick, K.J., Hippen, A.R., Kalscheur, K., Schingoethe, D.J., Casper, D.P., Moreland, S.C., Van Eys, J.E. 2016. Single-dose infusion of sodium butyrate, but not lactose, increases plasma ß-hydroxybutyrate and insulin in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:757-768.
    
  • Effects of feeding alfalfa stemlage or wheat straw for dietary energy dilution on growth performance and sorting behaviors of holstein dairy heifers-(Abstract Only)
    Su, H., Esser, N.M., Coblentz, W.K., Kalscheur, K., Hatfield, R.D., Akins, M.S. 2016. Effects of feeding alfalfa stemlage or wheat straw for dietary energy dilution on growth performance and sorting behaviors of holstein dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. ADSA/ASAS Joint Meeting, July 19-23, 2016. Salt Lake City, UT.
    
  • Inclusion of various amounts of steam-flaked soybeans in lactating dairy cattle diets -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Bruns, H.R., Hippen, A.R., Kalscheur, K., Schingoethe, D.J. 2015. Inclusion of various amounts of steam-flaked soybeans in lactating dairy cattle diets. Journal of Dairy Science. 98(10):7218-7225. doi: 10.3168/jds.2015-9381.
    
  • Ensiling characteristics of distillers wet grains with corn stalks and determination of the feeding potential for dairy heifers -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Anderson, J.L., Kalscheur, K., Garcia, A.D., Schingoethe, D.J., Casper, D.P., Kleinschmit, D.H. 2015. Ensiling characteristics of distillers wet grains with corn stalks and determination of the feeding potential for dairy heifers. Professional Animal Scientist. 31:359-367.
    
  • Feeding fat from distillers dried grains with solubles to dairy heifers: I. Effects on growth performance and total tract digestibility of nutrients -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Anderson, J.L., Kalscheur, K., Garcia, A.D., Schingoethe, D.J. 2015. Feeding fat from distillers dried grains with solubles to dairy heifers: I. Effects on growth performance and total tract digestibility of nutrients. Journal of Dairy Science. 98:5699-5708.
    
  • Feeding fat from distillers dried grains with solubles to dairy heifers: II. Effect on metabolic profile-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Anderson, J.L., Kalscheur, K., Clapper, J.A., Perry, G.A., Keisler, D.H., Garcia, A.D., Schingoethe, D.J. 2015. Feeding fat from distillers dried grains with solubles to dairy heifers: II. Effect on metabolic profile. Journal of Dairy Science. 98:5709-5719.
    
  • Feeding fat from distillers dried grains with solubles to dairy heifers: III. Effects on long-term reproductive and lactation performance -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Anderson, J.L., Kalscheur, K., Garcia, A.D., Schingoethe, D.J. 2015. Feeding fat from distillers dried grains with solubles to dairy heifers: III. Effects on long-term reproductive and lactation performance. Journal of Dairy Science. 98:5720-5725.
    

• Projects

  Forage and Feed Characteristics on Performance, Feed Efficiency, Environmental Impact, and Farm Nutrient Cycling of Dairy Production Systems In-House Appropriated (D)   Accession Number:442697

  Utilizing the University of Wisconsin Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number:440145

  Institutional Biological Safety Committee (IBC) Agreement - University of Wisconsin Madison Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number:441643

  Identification and Culture of Californian Marine Macroalgae Capable of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Production from Ruminant Livestock Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)   Accession Number:438778

  Utility of Mechanical Processing to Decouple Alfalfa Yield from Digestibility Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:444522

  Forage and Fiber Utilization in Dairy Cow Diets Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:444528

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