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Robin Ogden
Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research
Biological Science Lab Technician (Plants)

Phone: (715) 384-5968
Fax: (715) 384-9157

2615 Yellowstone Drive
Marshfield, WI 544490000

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
An assessment of virtual fence technology for dairy heifer grazing - (Abstract Only)
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.
Effect of diet energy level and genomic residual feed intake on bred Holstein dairy heifer growth and feed efficiency Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, K.T., Weigel, K.A., Coblentz, W.K., Esser, N.M., Schlesser, H., Hoffman, P.C., Ogden, R.K., Su, H., Akins, M.S. 2022. Effect of diet energy level and genomic residual feed intake on bred Holstein dairy heifer growth and feed efficiency. Journal of Dairy Science. 105(3):2201-2214. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19982.
Physiological effects of starter-induced ruminal acidosis in calves before, during, and after weaning Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gelsinger, S.L., Coblentz, W.K., Zanton, G.I., Ogden, R.K., Akins, M.S. 2020. Physiological effects of starter-induced ruminal acidosis in calves before, during, and after weaning. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(3):2762-2772. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17494.
Comparison of feeding diets diluted with sorghum-sudangrass silage or low-quality grass on nutrient intake and digestibility and growth performance of Holstein dairy heifers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, L., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K., Coblentz, W.K. 2019. Comparison of feeding diets diluted with sorghum-sudangrass silage or low-quality grass on nutrient intake and digestibility and growth performance of Holstein dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(11):9932-9942. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-16168.
Dairy heifers grazing meadow fescue or orchardgrass - (Popular Publication)
Hribar, C., Akins, M., Brink, G.E., Coblentz, W.K., Bleier, J.S., Ogden, R.K. 2019. Dairy heifers grazing meadow fescue or orchardgrass. Midwest Forage Focus. May 2019, p. 10.
Effects of sample size on NDF digestibility of triticale forages using the ANKOM daisy II incubator system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Ogden, R.K., Bauman, L.M., Stammer, A.J. 2019. Effects of sample size on NDF digestibility of triticale forages using the ANKOM daisy II incubator system. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(8):6987-6999.
Effects of feeding two different types of sorghum-sudangrass silage based diets on nutrient intake and digestibility and growth of Holstein dairy heifers - (Abstract Only)
Li, L., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K., Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. Effects of feeding two different types of sorghum-sudangrass silage based diets on nutrient intake and digestibility and growth of Holstein dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(suppl. 1):202.
Ruminal in situ disappearance and whole-tract digestion of starter feeds in calves before, during, and after weaning Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gelsinger, S.L., Coblentz, W.K., Zanton, G.I., Ogden, R.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. Ruminal in situ disappearance and whole-tract digestion of starter feeds in calves before, during, and after weaning. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(3):2196-2206. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15551.
Effects of overstocking at the feedbunk on the growth performance and sorting characteristics of a forage-based diet offered for ad-libitum intake to replacement Holstein dairy heifers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K., Gelsinger, S.L. 2018. Effects of overstocking at the feedbunk on the growth performance and sorting characteristics of a forage-based diet offered for ad-libitum intake to replacement Holstein dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(9):7930-7941. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14543.
Ruminal and whole-tract diet digestion in calves before, during, and after weaning - (Abstract Only)
Gelsinger, S.L., Coblentz, W.K., Zanton, G.I., Ogden, R.K. 2018. Ruminal and whole-tract diet digestion in calves before, during, and after weaning. Journal of Dairy Science. 101 (suppl. 2):263.
Effects of overstocking at the feedbunk on the growth performance of replacement holstein dairy heifers - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K., Gelsinger, S.L. 2018. Effects of overstocking at the feedbunk on the growth performance of replacement holstein dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. J. Dairy Sci. 101 (suppl. 2):260.
Effects of straw processing and pen overstocking on the growth performance and sorting characteristics of diets offered to replacement Holstein dairy heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K., Gelsinger, S.L. 2018. Effects of straw processing and pen overstocking on the growth performance and sorting characteristics of diets offered to replacement Holstein dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:1074-1087.
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 Reprint Icon - (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.
Nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-mixed grass forage wrapped with minimal stretch film layers and stored for different lengths of time Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Ogden, R.K., Akins, M.S., Chow, E.A. 2017. Nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-mixed grass forage wrapped with minimal stretch film layers and stored for different lengths of time. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:5293-5304.
Effects of straw processing and pen stocking density on holstein dairy heifers: i) growth and sorting characteristics - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K. 2017. Effects of straw processing and pen stocking density on holstein dairy heifers: i) growth and sorting characteristics. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2):300.
Effects of straw processing and pen stocking density on holstein dairy heifers: ii) behavior and hygiene - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M., Ogden, R.K. 2017. Effects of straw processing and pen stocking density on holstein dairy heifers: ii) behavior and hygiene. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2):300.
Effects of irrigation on sorghum forage yield and quality in the central sands region of Wisconsin - (Abstract Only)
Grisham, A., Akins, M., Remick, E., Su, H., Ogden, R.K., Coblentz, W.K. 2017. Effects of irrigation on sorghum forage yield and quality in the central sands region of Wisconsin. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2): 66.
Nitrogen fertilization effects on sorghum forage yield and quality - (Abstract Only)
Grisham, A., Akins, M., Remick, E., Su, H., Ogden, R.K., Coblentz, W.K. 2017. Nitrogen fertilization effects on sorghum forage yield and quality. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2):68.
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.
Storage characteristics, nutritive value, and fermentation characteristics of large-round bales of alfalfa-mixed grass forage wrapped with different layers of stretch film - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Ogden, R.K., Akins, M.S., Chow, E.A. 2016. Storage characteristics, nutritive value, and fermentation characteristics of large-round bales of alfalfa-mixed grass forage wrapped with different layers of stretch film. Professional Animal Scientist. 32:805-815.
Pre- and post-weaning performance by cows and calves that grazed toxic or non-toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue pastures prior to weaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Caldwell, J.D., Ogden, R.K. 2015. Pre- and post-weaning performance by cows and calves that grazed toxic or non-toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue pastures prior to weaning. Professional Animal Scientist. 31:577-587.