Research Leader
Matt Akins
Research Leader, Research Animal Scientist
715-384-5784
2615 Yellowstone Dr.
Marshfield, WI 54449
Dr. Akins has been Research Leader of the Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research : USDA ARS since December of 2022.
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Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J., Wells, K., Pizarro, D., Wattiaux, M., Picasso, V. 2024. Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield and nutritive value of fall-stockpiled tall fescue, meadow fescue, or orchardgrass. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 107(Suppl. 1): 366.
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Riesgraf, K., Akins, M.S., Laporta, J., Weigel, K. 2024. Long-term growth, feed efficiency, enteric methane emission, and blood metabolite responses to in utero hyperthermia in Holstein heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24417.
Camisa Nova, C., Jaramillo, D.M., Lima, L., Akins, M.S., Kalscheur, K. 2024. Pasture-raising heifers reduced fat deposition compared to confinement heifers at similar bodyweights. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.
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Riesgraf, K., Weigel, K., Akins, M.S., Van Os, J. 2024. Long-term effects of pre-weaning individual or pair housing of dairy heifer calves on subsequent growth and feed efficiency. Animals. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14050716.
Akins, M.S. 2024. Heifers harvess high-fiber forages. Hay and Forage Grower. March 2024 edition.
Sterry, R., Akins, M.S., Borchert, E., Halfman, W., Stuttgen, S., Schlesser, H., Bjurstrom, A., Kohlman, T., Ihde, C., Lippert, M., Marzu, D., Cauffman, A. 2023. Beef x dairy crossbreeding practices and management of the resulting calves on Wisconsin dairy farms. Journal of the National Association County Agricultural Agents. 16(2).
Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2024. Recent research and techniques for improved baled silage production. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings, January 7-10, 2024, Mobile, AL.
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Young, E.O., Sherman, J.F., Bembeneck, B., Jackson, R.D., Cavadini, J., Akins, M.S. 2023. Influence of pasture stocking method on surface runoff and nutrient loss in the US Upper Midwest. Nitrogen. 4(4):350-368. https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen4040025.
Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2023. How does propionic acid and bale moisture affect baled silage fermentation and aerobic stability?. Forage Focus. 2023.
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Nieman, C.C., Coblentz, W.K., Moore Jr, P.A., Akins, M.S. 2023. Effect of poultry litter application method and rainfall and delayed wrapping on warm-season grass baleage. Agronomy. 13;1896. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13071896.
Pizarro, D., Akins, M.S., Picasso, V., Wattiaux, M. 2023. Effect of kernza straw in forage-based diets on nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen in dairy heifers. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.
Seitz, A., Akins, M.S., Sindelar, J. 2023. Impact of milk replacer feeding program on growth and efficiency of Angus x Holstein calves. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.
Holohan, C., Lively, F., Ogden, R.K., Bauman, L.M., Gumus, H., Jaramillo, D.M., Arnott, G., Palme, R., Akins, M.S. 2023. An assessment of virtual fence technology for dairy heifer grazing. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.
Riesgraf, K., Akins, M.S., Laporta, J., Weigel, K. 2023. Long-term impacts of in-utero heat stress on heifer feed efficiency. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.
Cavadini, J., Akins, M.S. 2023. The feasibility of managing Italian ryegrass as a replacement for alfalfa. Forage Focus. March 2023.
Sterry, R., Halfman, B., Borchert, E., Akins, M.S. 2023. Beef x dairy crossbreeding and calf management practices on Wisconsin dairy farms. Extension Publications. https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu.
Akins, M.S., Gumus, H. 2023. Cocktail forage mixes – What do dairy cows think?. Hay and Forage Grower. March 2023.
Cavadini, J., Akins, M.S., Abel, A. 2023. Outwintering strategies – From the plot and from the field. Meeting Proceedings. GrassWorks Grazing Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 2/2/2023.
Innovative Forage and Pasture Management Strategies for Dairy Agroecosystems In-House Appropriated (D) Accession Number:445742 Evaluating Pasture Systems in the Upper Midwest Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N) Accession Number:443572 Effects of Rotation Length on Animal Performance, Pasture Productivity, Weed Encroachment, and Delivery of Ecosystem Services of Grazing Systems Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S) Accession Number:443790 The Crop and Soil Module of the Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) Model Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S) Accession Number:444830 Innovative Forage Management Strategies in Central Wisconsin Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S) Accession Number:445888 Statistical Design and Methods Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S) Accession Number:437852
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