Research Project: Improving Nutrient Use Efficiency and Mitigating Nutrient and Pathogen Losses from Dairy Production Systems

Location: Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Composition and decomposition of rhizoma peanut (arachis glabrata benth) belowground biomass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Siqueira, M., Van Cleef, F., Jaramillo, D.M., Zagato, L., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Garcia, C. 2022. Composition and decomposition of rhizoma peanut (arachis glabrata benth) belowground biomass. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14001-7.

Statewide quantitative microbial risk assessment for waterborne viruses, bacteria, and protozoa in public water supply wells in Minnesota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Rice, N., Anderson, A.C., Walsh, J.F., Spencer, S.K., Firnstahl, A.D., Borchardt, M.A. 2022. Statewide quantitative microbial risk assessment for waterborne viruses, bacteria, and protozoa in public water supply wells in Minnesota. Environmental Science and Technology. 56(10):6315-6324. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c06472.

Fate and seasonality of antimicrobial resistance genes during full-scale anaerobic digestion of cattle manure across seven livestock production facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R., Firnstahl, A.D., Spencer, S.K., Larson, R.A., Borchardt, M.A. 2022. Fate and seasonality of antimicrobial resistance genes during full-scale anaerobic digestion of cattle manure across seven livestock production facilities. Journal of Environmental Quality. 51(3):352-363. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20350.

Intake, digestibility, rumen fermentation, and nitrogen balance in sheep offered alfalfa and tall fescue-mixtures harvested and ensiled after a frost - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niyigena, V., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Althaber, D., Diaz Gomez, J., Rhein, R.T., Pruden, M.C. 2022. Intake, digestibility, rumen fermentation, and nitrogen balance in sheep offered alfalfa and tall fescue-mixtures harvested and ensiled after a frost. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 286:115268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115268.

Effect of diet energy level and genomic residual feed intake on bred Holstein dairy heifer growth and feed efficiency - (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.

Herbage accumulation and nutritive value of stockpiled limpograsses and 'Tifton 85' bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, L., Vendramini, J., Dolorenzo, N., Queiroz, L., Pereira-Neto, J., De Abreu, D., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2022. Herbage accumulation and nutritive value of stockpiled limpograsses and 'Tifton 85' bermudagrass. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 8(1):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20140.

Assessing the risk of acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI) acquired through recreational exposure to combined sewer overflow-impacted waters in Philadelphia: A quantitative microbial risk assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McGinnis, S.M., Burch, T.R., Murphy, H.M. 2022. Assessing the risk of acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI) acquired through recreational exposure to combined sewer overflow-impacted waters in Philadelphia: A quantitative microbial risk assessment. Microbial Risk Analysis. 20:100189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mran.2021.100189.

Quantitative microbial risk assessment for contaminated private wells in the fractured dolomite aquifer of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R. 2021. Quantitative microbial risk assessment for contaminated private wells in the fractured dolomite aquifer of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Meeting Abstract. Land and Water Conservation Board meeting.

Enhancing the sustainability of temperate pasture systems through more diverse swards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Sheridan, H., Soder, K.J., Dubeux, J. 2021. Enhancing the sustainability of temperate pasture systems through more diverse swards. Agronomy. 11(10):1912. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11101912.

15 years of cereal-grain forage research in Marshfield - (Other)
Coblentz, W.K. 2021. 15 years of cereal-grain forage research in Marshfield. Meeting Abstract. September 1, 2021.

Tillage and liquid dairy manure effects on overland flow nitrogen and phosphorus loss potential in an upper Midwest corn silage-winter triticale cropping system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O., Cavadini, J. 2021. Tillage and liquid dairy manure effects on overland flow nitrogen and phosphorus loss potential in an upper Midwest corn silage-winter triticale cropping system. Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11091775.

Impacts of low disturbance liquid dairy manure incorporation on alfalfa yield and fluxes of ammonia, nitrous oxide, and methane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O., Jokela, W.E., Cavadini, J. 2021. Impacts of low disturbance liquid dairy manure incorporation on alfalfa yield and fluxes of ammonia, nitrous oxide, and methane. Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11080750.

The environmental microbiology minimum information (EMMI) Guidelines: qPCR and dPCR quality and reporting for environmental microbiology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Borchardt, M.A., Boehm, A.B., Salit, M., Spencer, S.K., Wigginton, K.R., Noble, R.T. 2021. The environmental microbiology minimum information (EMMI) Guidelines: qPCR and dPCR quality and reporting for environmental microbiology. Environmental Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c01767.

Storage characteristics of baled alfalfa-grass forages treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative or wrapped in stretch plastic film - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Kieke, B. 2021. Storage characteristics of baled alfalfa-grass forages treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative or wrapped in stretch plastic film. Applied Animal Science. 37(5):505-518. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2021-02193.

Phosphorus transport along the agricultural-riparian-stream continuum in cold climates: managing for improved water quality - (Abstract Only)

Final Report: Side-by-side evaluation of preservation alternatives for alfalfa hays - (Research Technical Update)

Research Update: Side-by-side evaluation of preservation alternatives for alfalfa hays - (Research Technical Update)

Baling and storing hay - (Other)
Coblentz, W.K. 2021. Baling and storing hay. Meeting Proceedings. June 8-9, 2021.

Microbial water quality improvement associated with transitioning from intermittent to continuous water supply in Nagpur, India - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bivins, A., Lowry, S., Wankhede, S., Hajare, R., Murphy, H., Borchardt, M.A., Labhasetwar, P., Brown, J. 2021. Microbial water quality improvement associated with transitioning from intermittent to continuous water supply in Nagpur, India. Water Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2021.117301.

Sources and risk factors for nitrate and microbial contamination of private household wells in the fractured dolomite aquifer of northeastern Wisconsin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Borchardt, M.A., Stokdyk, J.P., Kieke, B.A., Muldoon, M.A., Spencer, S.K., Firnstahl, A.D., Bonness, D.A., Hunt, R.J., Burch, T.R. 2021. Sources and risk factors for nitrate and microbial contamination of private household wells in the fractured dolomite aquifer of northeastern Wisconsin. Environmental Health Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP7813.

Water footprint, herbage, and livestock responses for nitrogen-fertilized grass and grass–legume grazing systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Vendramini, J., Mackowiak, C., Dilorenzo, N., Garcia, L., Queiroz, L., Santos, E., Homem, B., Van Cleef, F., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2021. Water footprint, herbage, and livestock responses for N-fertilized grass and grass-legume grazing systems. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20568.

Quantitative microbial risk assessment for contaminated private wells in the fractured dolomite aquifer of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Spencer, S.K., Kieke, B.A., Firnstahl, A.D., Muldoon, M.A., Borchardt, M.A. 2021. Quantitative microbial risk assessment for contaminated private wells in the fractured dolomite aquifer of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Environmental Health Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP7815.

Dynamics of triticale growth and quality during the season - (Proceedings)
Ottman, M., Coblentz, W.K. 2021. Dynamics of triticale growth and quality during the season. Symposium Proceedings. 2021 Annual University of Arizona Alfalfa & Forage Workshop April 8, 2021. Maricopa, AZ.

Effects of harvest date and growth stage on triticale forages in the southwest USA - (Abstract Only)

Impacts of low-disturbance dairy manure incorporation on ammonia and greenhouse gas fluxes in a corn silage–winter rye cover crop system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O., Jokela, W.E., Cavadini, J. 2021. Impacts of low-disturbance dairy manure incorporation on ammonia and greenhouse gas fluxes in a corn silage–winter rye cover crop system. Journal of Environmental Quality. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20228.

Nutrient excretion from cattle grazing nitrogen-fertilized grass or grass-legume pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, L., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Vendramini, J., Dilorenzo, N., Santos, E., Jaramillo, D.M., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2021. Nutrient excretion from cattle grazing nitrogen-fertilized grass or grass-legume pastures. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20675.

Respuesta de pasturas fertilizadas con N o en mezcla con leguminosas, a la huella hidrica, desempeño animal, y caracteristicas de forraje - (Proceedings)
Jaramillo, D.M. 2021. Respuesta de pasturas fertilizadas con N o en mezcla con leguminosas, a la huella hidrica, desempeño animal, y caracteristicas de forraje. Symposium Proceedings. 2021.

Field-to-stream nutrient management - (Abstract Only)
Young, E.O. 2021. Field-to-stream nutrient management. Meeting Abstract. Dairy Forage Research Center Webinar Series.

Baleage fermentation is complicated - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K. 2021. Baleage fermentation is complicated. Hay and Forage Grower. P. 20-22, April/May 2021.

Nutritive value, silage fermentation characteristics, and aerobic stability of 3 round-baled, perennial-grass forages ensiled with or without a propionic-acid-based preservative - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J.S. 2021. Nutritive value, silage fermentation characteristics, and aerobic stability of 3 round-baled, perennial-grass forages ensiled with or without a propionic-acid-based preservative. Applied Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2021-02157.

Phosphorus transport along the cropland–riparian–stream continuum in cold climate agroecosystems: A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, E.O., Ross, D.S., Jasi, D.P., Vidon, P.G. 2021. Phosphorus transport along the cropland–riparian–stream continuum in cold climate agroecosystems: A review. Soil Systems. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems5010015.

Evaluation of warm-season annuals for grazing in Wisconsin - (Popular Publication)
Bleier, J.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2021. Evaluation of warm-season annuals for grazing in Wisconsin. Forage Focus. p. 8-9, 11. March 2021.

Nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen by gestating sheep offered alfalfa silage wrapped with or without an enhanced oxygen barrier plastic after time delays up to three days - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niyigena, V., Coffey, K., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Rhein, R., Caldwell, J., Shanks, B. 2021. Nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen by gestating sheep offered alfalfa silage wrapped with or without an enhanced oxygen barrier plastic after time delays up to three days. Small Ruminant Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106355.

Herbage responses and nitrogen agronomic efficiency of bermudagrass-legume mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Mackowiak, C., Blount, A., Sollenberger, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, L., Abreu, D., Souza, R., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2021. Herbage responses and nitrogen agronomic efficiency of bermudagrass-legume mixtures. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20552.

Microbial pathogens and contaminants of emerging concern in groundwater at an urban subsurface stormwater infiltration site - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Dambert, J.R., Walsh, J.F., Scher, D.P., Firnstahl, A.D., Borchardt, M.A. 2021. Microbial pathogens and contaminants of emerging concern in groundwater at an urban subsurface stormwater infiltration site. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145738.

Litter mass, deposition rate, and decomposition in nitrogen-fertilized or grass-legume grazing systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Mackowiak, C., Vendramini, J., Dilorenzo, N., Queiroz, L., Santos, E., Garcia, L., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Van Santen, E. 2021. Litter mass, deposition rate, and decomposition in nitrogen-fertilized or grass-legume grazing systems. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20475.

Research updates with baled silages - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K. 2021. Research updates with baled silages. Meeting Abstract. January 20, 2021.

Tracing sheep binary C3–C4 diet using stable isotope ratio (d13C) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Lira, K., Dubeux, J., De Andrade Lira, M., Carvalho, F., Santos, M., Cunha, M., Mello, A., Jaramillo, D.M., Neto, J. 2021. Tracing sheep binary C3–C4 diet using stable isotope ratio (d13C). Italian Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2021.1881413.

Nutritive value, silage fermentation characteristics, and aerobic stability of round-baled, alfalfa-grass forages ensiled at 2 moisture concentrations with or without a propionic-acid-based preservative - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2021. Nutritive value, silage fermentation characteristics, and aerobic stability of round-baled, alfalfa-grass forages ensiled at 2 moisture concentrations with or without a propionic-acid-based preservative. Applied Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2020-02128.

Effects of growth stage on yield and quality characteristics of triticale - (Abstract Only)

Influence of soil and manure management practices on surface runoff phosphorus and nitrogen loss in a corn silage production system: A paired watershed approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O., Jokela, W.E., Casler, M.D., Cavadini, J. 2020. Influence of soil and manure management practices on surface runoff phosphorus and nitrogen loss in a corn silage production system: A paired watershed approach. Soil Systems. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems5010001.

Fermentation and aerobic stability of rain-damaged alfalfa/grass baled silages treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2021. Fermentation and aerobic stability of rain-damaged alfalfa/grass baled silages treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative. Meeting Abstract. American Forage and Grassland Annual Meeting, January 3-12, Savannah, GA.

Nutrient mass balances help weigh farm options - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2021. Nutrient mass balances help weigh farm options. Journal of Nutrient Management. May 1, 2021. Pg. 10-11.

Summary of fermentation trends in round-bale silages - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K. 2021. Summary of fermentation trends in round-bale silages. Forage Focus. p. 17. March 2021.

Using n-alkanes to estimate herbage intake and diet composition of cattle fed with natural forages in Madagascar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andriarimalala, H., Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Rakotozandriny, J., Salgado, P. 2021. Using n-alkanes to estimate herbage intake and diet composition of cattle fed with natural forages in Madagascar. Animal Feed Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114795.

Low disturbance manure incorporation benefits - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2020. Low disturbance manure incorporation benefits. Forage Focus. December 2020 issue. pg. 20-21.

Flushing of stagnant premise water systems after the COVID-19 shutdown can reduce infection risk by legionella and mycobacterium spp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hozalski, R.M., Lapara, T.M., Zhao, X., Kim, T., Waak, M.B., Burch, T.R., Mccarty, M. 2020. Flushing of stagnant premise water systems after the COVID-19 shutdown can reduce infection risk by legionella and mycobacterium spp. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.0c06357.

Quantitative microbial risk assessment for a changing dairy landscape - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R. 2020. Quantitative microbial risk assessment for a changing dairy landscape. Meeting Abstract. DFRC Stakeholder Seminar. Virtual. Nov. 4, 2020.

Mesquite (prosopis juliflora) extract as a phytogenic additive for sheep finished on pasture in the semiarid region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferrer, J., Da Cunha, M., Dos Santos, M., Torres, T., Da Silva, J., Veras, R., Da Silva, D., Da Silva, A., Queiroz, L., Ferrer, M., Neto, E., Jaramillo, D.M., De Souza, E. 2021. Mesquite (prosopis juliflora) extract as a phytogenic additive for sheep finished on pasture in the semiarid region. Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-58392021000100014.

Fall dry matter yield and nutritive value of winter rye, wheat, and triticale cultivars in Wisconsin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J.S. 2020. Fall dry matter yield and nutritive value of winter rye, wheat, and triticale cultivars in Wisconsin. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20075.

Soil testing pays - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2020. Soil testing pays. Progressive Forage Grower. 2020.

Use of n-alkanes to estimate feed intake in ruminants: a meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andriarimalala, J., Dubeux, J., Dilorenzo, N., Jaramillo, D.M., Rakotozandriny, J.S., Salgado, P. 2020. Use of n-alkanes to estimate feed intake in ruminants: a meta-analysis. Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa304.

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.

Soil nutrient managmement: Fueling agroecosystem sustainability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, E.O. 2020. Soil nutrient managmement: Fueling agroecosystem sustainability. Electronic Publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2020.1792679.

Waterborne pathogen monitoring in urban India reveals potential infection risks in groundwater supplies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bivens, A., Lowry, S., Murphy, H.M., Borchardt, M.A., Coyte, R., Labhasetwar, P., Brown, J. 2020. Waterborne pathogen monitoring in urban India reveals potential infection risks in groundwater supplies. npj Clean Water. 3, 35. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-020-00081-3.

Storage characteristics and nutritive value of moist large-round bales of alfalfa or alfalfa-grass hay treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Kieke, B.A. 2020. Storage characteristics and nutritive value of moist large-round bales of alfalfa or alfalfa-grass hay treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative. Applied Animal Science. 36:455-470. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2020-02024.

Storage characteristics and nutritive value of moist large-round bales of alfalfa or alfalfa-grass hay treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Kieke, B.A. 2020. Storage characteristics and nutritive value of moist large-round bales of alfalfa or alfalfa-grass hay treated with a propionic-acid-based preservative. Applied Animal Science. 36:455-470. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2020-02024.

Quantitative microbial risk assessment for waterborne pathogens in non-disinfecting community and non-community wells in Minnesota - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R., Rice, N., Anderson, A.C., Stokdyk, J.P., Borchardt, M.A. 2020. Quantitative microbial risk assessment for waterborne pathogens in non-disinfecting community and non-community wells in Minnesota. Meeting Abstract. Oct 13-14, 2020.

Dry matter yield and nutritive value of early- or late-maturing spring wheat, spring barley, and oat cultivars planted in late summer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J.S. 2020. Dry matter yield and nutritive value of early- or late-maturing spring wheat, spring barley, and oat cultivars planted in late summer. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 2020;6;e20034. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20034.

Benefits of low disturbance manure application - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2020. Benefits of low disturbance manure application. Journal of Nutrient Management. Summer 2020.

Viral, bacterial, and protozoan pathogens and fecal markers in wells supplying groundwater to public water systems in Minnesota, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stokdyk, J.P., Firnstahl, A.D., Walsh, J.F., Spencer, S.K., De Lambert, J.R., Anderson, A.C., Rezania, L.W., Kieke, B.A., Borchardt, M.A. 2020. Viral, bacterial, and protozoan pathogens and fecal markers in wells supplying groundwater to public water systems in Minnesota, USA. Water Research. 178(1):115814. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.115814.

Effects of feedbunk restrictions and push-up frequency on the growth performance of Holstein dairy heifers offered a forage-based diet with a limit-feeding strategy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Esser, N.M. 2020. Effects of feedbunk restrictions and push-up frequency on the growth performance of Holstein dairy heifers offered a forage-based diet with a limit-feeding strategy. Journal of Dairy Science. 103:7000-7008. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18152.

Effects of preservative application on storage characteristics of alfalfa hays marginally too moist for acceptable storage - (Abstract Only)

Effects of bale diameter and preservative application on storage characteristics of alfalfa-grass hays - (Abstract Only)

Effects of rainfall and septic systems on the occurrence of human sewage markers and traditional indicator organisms in private wells in southeastern Pennsylvania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murphy, H., Mcginnis, S., Blunt, R., Wu, J., Cagle, A., Denno, D., Spencer, S.K., Stokdyk, J., Firnstahl, A., Borchardt, M.A. 2020. Effects of rainfall and septic systems on the occurrence of human sewage markers and traditional indicator organisms in private wells in southeastern Pennsylvania. Environmental Science and Technology. 54(6):3159-3168. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.9b05405.

The effects of moisture at baling and wrapping delay on storage characteristics of annual ryegrass round bale silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crook, T., Stewart, B., Sims, M., Weiss, C., Coffey, K., Coblentz, W.K., Beck, P. 2020. The effects of moisture at baling and wrapping delay on storage characteristics of annual ryegrass round bale silage. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 6(1):e20015. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20015.

Baled silage management - (Proceedings)
Coblentz, W.K. 2020. Baled silage management. Symposium Proceedings. Driftless Beef Conference, January 30-31, 2020, Dubuque, IA.

Runoff water quality following low-disturbance manure application in an alfalfa-grass hay crop forage system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O., Coblentz, W.K., Cavadini, J. 2020. Runoff water quality following low-disturbance manure application in an alfalfa-grass hay crop forage system. Journal of Environmental Quality. 49(3):663-674. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20058.

Winter rye cover crop impacts on runoff water quality in a northern New York (USA) tile-drained maize agroecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Griffith, K.E., Young, E.O., Klaiber, L.B., Kramer, S.R. 2020. Winter rye cover crop impacts on runoff water quality in a northern New York (USA) tile-drained maize agroecosystem. Journal of Water Air and Soil Pollution. 231:84. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-020-4443-z.

Quantifying the influence of manure application methods on greenhouse gas fluxes and runoff water quality in a dairy agroecosystem - (Abstract Only)

Impacts of tile drainage on phosphorus losses from edge-of-field plots in the Lake Champlain Basin of New York - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klaiber, L.B., Young, E.O., Kramer, S.R. 2020. Impacts of tile drainage on phosphorus losses from edge-of-field plots in the Lake Champlain Basin of New York. Water. 12(2):328. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12020328.

Manure nutrient management in cold climates - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2020. Manure nutrient management in cold climates. Trade Journal Publication. February 2020. Pg. 16-17.

ALL forages are not created equally (for ensiling) - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K. 2019. ALL forages are not created equally (for ensiling). Forage Focus. p. 4-5.

Soil fertility in conservation tillage systems - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2020. Soil fertility in conservation tillage systems. Progressive Forage Grower. Volume 21, Issue 1. Pg. 25-26.

Outbreak-based Giardia dose-response model using Bayesian hierarchical Markov chain Monte Carlo analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R. 2020. Outbreak-based Giardia dose-response model using Bayesian hierarchical Markov chain Monte Carlo analysis. Risk Analysis. 40(4):705-722. https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.13436.

Fermentation characteristics and nutritive value of baled grass silages made from meadow fescue, tall fescue, or an orchardgrass cultivar exhibiting a unique non-flowering growth response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J.S. 2020. Fermentation characteristics and nutritive value of baled grass silages made from meadow fescue, tall fescue, or an orchardgrass cultivar exhibiting a unique non-flowering growth response. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(4):3219-3233. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17387.

Pathogen prevalence in fractured versus granular aquifers and the role of forward flow stagnation zones on pore-scale delivery to surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rasmuson, A., Erickson, B., Borchardt, M.A., Muldoon, M., Johnson, W.P. 2019. Pathogen prevalence in fractured versus granular aquifers and the role of forward flow stagnation zones on pore-scale delivery to surfaces. Environmental Science and Technology. 54:137-145. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.9b03274.

Physiological effects of starter-induced ruminal acidosis in calves before, during, and after weaning - (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.

What can you do to prepare for wetter springs? - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2019. What can you do to prepare for wetter springs?. Progressive Forage Grower. 20(11):16-17.

Laboratory for infectious disease and the environment (LIDE) - (Government Publication)
Stokdyk, J.P., Bruce, J.L., Burch, T.R., Spencer, S.K., Firnstahl, A.D., Borchardt, M.A. 2019. Laboratory for infectious disease and the environment (LIDE). Government Publication/Report. 2018-3079.

SWIGG: The southwest Wisconsin groundwater and geology study - (Popular Publication)
Bradbury, K., Borchardt, M.A., Stokdyk, J. 2019. SWIGG: The southwest Wisconsin groundwater and geology study. Popular Publication. p. 16-19.

Assessing groundwater quality in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - (Government Publication)
Borchardt, M.A., Muldoon, M.A., Hunt, R.J., Bonness, D.E., Firnstahl, A.D., Kieke, B.A., Owens, D.W., Spencer, S.K., Stokdyk, J.P. 2019. Assessing groundwater quality in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Government Publication/Report. 2019-05.

Start fall off right with soil sampling and manure management - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2019. Start fall off right with soil sampling and manure management. Progressive Forage Grower. 20(9):38-39.

Automated time-series measurement of microbial concentrations in groundwater-derived water supplies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, D.W., Hunt, R.J., Firnstahl, A.D., Muldoon, M.A., Borchardt, M.A. 2019. Automated time-series measurement of microbial concentrations in groundwater-derived water supplies. Groundwater. 57(2):329-336. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwat.12822.

Nutrient loss in snowmelt runoff following dairy manure application on snowpack - (Abstract Only)
Young, E.O., Sherman, J.F., Wilson, M., Vadas, P.A., Motew, M.M. 2019. Nutrient loss in snowmelt runoff following dairy manure application on snowpack. Meeting Abstract. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Nov. 10-13, 2019. San Antonio, Texas.

Evaluation of row spacing on sorghum dry-down, harvest timing, and effects of feeding sorghum forage to dairy heifers - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S., Li, L., Coblentz, W.K. 2019. Evaluation of row spacing on sorghum dry-down, harvest timing, and effects of feeding sorghum forage to dairy heifers. Popular Publication. August 2019, page 8.

Comparing effects of climate and land use on surface water quality using future watershed scenarios - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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 - (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.

Animal methods for evaluating forage quality - (Book / Chapter)
Vanzant, E.S., Cochran, R.C., Coblentz, W.K. 2020. Animal methods for evaluating forage quality. Book Chapter. Pages 673-686.

A global perspective on integrated strategies to manage soil phosphorus status for eutrophication control without limiting land productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Community Intervention with UV disinfection to estimate acute gastrointestinal illness from drinking untreated groundwater - (Abstract Only)

Intake and digestibility by gestating sheep offered alfalfa silage wrapped with plastic with or without an oxygen-limiting barrier after extended time delays up to three days - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niyigena, V., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Rhein, R.T., Young, A.N., Caldwell, J.D., Shanks, B.C. 2019. Intake and digestibility by gestating sheep offered alfalfa silage wrapped with plastic with or without an oxygen-limiting barrier after extended time delays up to three days. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 254:114193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.05.016.

Measuring phosphorus release in laboratory microcosms for water quality assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, E.O., Ross, D.S., Sherman, J.F. 2019. Measuring phosphorus release in laboratory microcosms for water quality assessment. Journal of Visual Experiments. (149) e60072. https://doi.org/10.3791/60072.

Riparian buffer nutrient dynamics and water quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, E.O., Ross, D.S., Jaynes, D.B. 2019. Riparian buffer nutrient dynamics and water quality. Frontiers in Environmental Science. 7:76. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2019.00076.

Fall tillage reduced nutrient loads from liquid manure application during the freezing season - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effect of mixing duration on biogas production and methanogen distribution in an anaerobic digester - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Larson, R., Spencer, S.K., Borchardt, M.A. 2019. Effect of mixing duration on biogas production and methanogen distribution in an anaerobic digester. Environmental Technology. DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2019.1621951.

Rain damage on wilting forages - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K. 2019. Rain damage on wilting forages. Popular Publication. pp. 16-17,19.

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.

Dynamics of measured and simulated dissolved phosphorus in runoff from winter-applied dairy manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effect of supplementing different proportions of sericea lespedeza with alfalfa silage on intake, digestibility, and nitrogen balance in sheep - (Abstract Only)
Niyigena, V., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Savin, M.C., Zhao, J., Diaz, J., Park, S.P., Shelby, S.L. 2019. Effect of supplementing different proportions of sericea lespedeza with alfalfa silage on intake, digestibility, and nitrogen balance in sheep. Annual Meeting of ASAS. July 8-11, 2019. Austin, TX.

Intake, digestibility, and rumen fermentation in sheep offered alfalfa silage alone or alfalfa and tall fescue-mixtures harvested after a killing frost - (Abstract Only)
Niyigena, V., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Althaber, C., Rhein, R.T., Pruden, M.C. 2019. Intake, digestibility, and rumen fermentation in sheep offered alfalfa silage alone or alfalfa and tall fescue-mixtures harvested after a killing frost. Journal of Dairy Science. Annual Meeting of ASAS. July 8-11, 2019. Austin, TX.

Digestibility of sheep offered tall fescue, meadow fescue, and orchardgrass grasses ensiled with slurry or commercial urea fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Diaz, J.M., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Pruden, M.C., Niyigena, V. 2019. Digestibility of sheep offered tall fescue, meadow fescue, and orchardgrass grasses ensiled with slurry or commercial urea fertilization. Journal of Animal Science. Annual Meeting of ASAS. July 8-11, 2019. Austin, TX.

Effect of supplementing different proportions of lablab purpureus with alfalfa silage on intake and digestibility in gestating sheep - (Abstract Only)
Niyigena, V., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Savin, M.C., Zhao, J., Diaz, J., Park, S.P., Rhein, R.T., Pruden, M.C. 2019. Effect of supplementing different proportions of lablab purpureus with alfalfa silage on intake and digestibility in gestating sheep. Page 21 in Proceedings of 2019 Southern Pasture and Forage Crop Improvement Conference. May 21-23, 2019. Roanoke, VA.

Efficacy of recycled sand or organic solids as bedding sources for lactating cows housed in freestalls - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Esser, N.M., Su, H., Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Kieke, B.A., Martin, N.P., Borchardt, M.A., Jokela, W.E. 2019. Efficacy of recycled sand or organic solids as bedding sources for lactating cows housed in freestalls. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(7):6682-6698. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15851.

Confirming the need for virus disinfection in municipal subsurface drinking water supplies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Emelko, M.B., Schmidt, P.J., Borchardt, M.A. 2019. Confirming the need for virus disinfection in municipal subsurface drinking water supplies. Water Research. 157(15):356-364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2019.03.057.

A new modeling environment for integrated dairy systems management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kebreab, E., Reed, K.F., Cabrera, V.E., Vadas, P.A., Thoma, G., Tricarico, J.M. 2019. A new modeling environment for integrated dairy systems management. Animal Frontiers. volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 25-32.

Comparisons of fiber digestibility for triticale forages at two different sample sizes using the ANKOM daisy incubator II system - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. Comparisons of fiber digestibility for triticale forages at two different sample sizes using the ANKOM daisy incubator II system. Journal of Dairy Science. 102 (suppl. 1):202.

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.

A look at fiber, energy, and intake relationships for pregnant dairy heifers - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. A look at fiber, energy, and intake relationships for pregnant dairy heifers. Popular Publication. pp 14-15.

Refining recommendations on preservative application for large-round bales of alfalfa hay - (Other)
Coblentz, W.K. 2019. Refining recommendations on preservative application for large-round bales of alfalfa hay. Electronic Publication. https://www.midwestforage.org/pdfRschProj/17-Coblentz.pdf.

Evaluation of the bale-cutting mechanism for alfalfa-orchardgrass baled silages - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. Evaluation of the bale-cutting mechanism for alfalfa-orchardgrass baled silages. Journal of Dairy Science. 102 (suppl. 1):328.

Baled silage management: effects on silage fermentation, forage quality, and animal production - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K. 2019. Baled silage management: effects on silage fermentation, forage quality, and animal production. Journal of Dairy Science. 102 (suppl. 1):150-151.

Cryptosporidium incidence and surface water influence of groundwater supplying public water systems in Minnesota, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stokdyk, J.P., Spencer, S.K., Anderson, A.C., Walsh, J.F., Firnstahl, A.D., Rezania, L.W., Borchardt, M.A. 2019. Cryptosporidium incidence and surface water influence of groundwater supplying public water systems in Minnesota, USA. Environmental Science and Technology. 53(7):3391-3398. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b05446.

Alternative forages for dairy heifers - (Abstract Only)
Akins, M.S., Remick, E., Su, H., Li, L., Grisham, A., Coblentz, W.K. 2019. Alternative forages for dairy heifers. Meeting Abstract. March 11-13. Omaha, NE.

Management of cereal-grain forages for yield, quality, and fiber digestibility - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. Management of cereal-grain forages for yield, quality, and fiber digestibility. Journal of Dairy Science. March 11-13. Omaha, NE.

Nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of round-baled alfalfa-orchardgrass forages ensiled at various moisture concentrations with or without baler cutting engagement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. Nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of round-baled alfalfa-orchardgrass forages ensiled at various moisture concentrations with or without baler cutting engagement. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 35(2):135-145. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2018-01837.

Harvest management for triticale forages - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2019. Harvest management for triticale forages. Progressive Dairyman. pp. 74-76.

Effect of diet energy density and genomic residual feed intake on pre-bred dairy heifer feed efficiency, growth, and manure excretion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, K.T., Weigel, K.A., Coblentz, W.K., Esser, N.M., Schlesser, H., Hoffman, P.C., Su, H., Akins, M.S. 2019. Effect of diet energy density and genomic residual feed intake on pre-bred dairy heifer feed efficiency, growth, and manure excretion. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(5):4041-4050. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15504.

The health burden of private wells contaminated by gastrointestinal pathogens in the fractured dolomite aquifer of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Spencer, S.K., Kieke, B.A., Firnstahl, A.D., Borchardt, M.A. 2019. The health burden of private wells contaminated by gastrointestinal pathogens in the fractured dolomite aquifer of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Meeting Abstract. Feb. 28 - Mar. 1, 2019.

Ruminal in situ disappearance and whole-tract digestion of starter feeds in calves before, during, and after weaning - (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.

Nutrient mass balance and fate in dairy cattle lots with different surface materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vadas, P.A., Powell, J.M. 2019. Nutrient mass balance and fate in dairy cattle lots with different surface materials. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 62(1):131-138. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.12901.

Radiative energy absorption of snow after liquid dairy manure application: A field-based, replicated approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stock, M.N., Arriaga, F.J., Vadas, P.A., Good, L.W., Karthikeyan, K.G. 2019. Radiative energy absorption of snow after liquid dairy manure application: A field-based, replicated approach. Water Resources Research. 569:51-60.

Effects of overstocking at the feedbunk on the growth performance of holstein heifers - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2018. Effects of overstocking at the feedbunk on the growth performance of holstein heifers. Popular Publication. pp. 14-15.

Human-associated indicator bacteria and human-specific viruses in surface water: a spatial assessment with implications on fate and transport - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenaker, P.L., Corsi, S.R., Olds, H.T., McLellan, S.L., Borchardt, M.A., Dila, D.K., Spencer, S.K., Baldwin, A.K. 2018. Human-associated indicator bacteria and human-specific viruses in surface water: a spatial assessment with implications on fate and transport. Environmental Science and Technology. 52(21):12162-12171. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b03481.

Validation of quantitative microbial risk assessment using epidemiological data from outbreaks of waterborne gastrointestinal disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R. 2018. Validation of quantitative microbial risk assessment using epidemiological data from outbreaks of waterborne gastrointestinal disease. Risk Analysis. 39(3), 599–615. https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.13189.

Feedbunk sorting characteristics by dairy heifers offered total mixed rations diluted with low-energy forages - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2018. Feedbunk sorting characteristics by dairy heifers offered total mixed rations diluted with low-energy forages. Popular Publication. pp. 14-16.

Sewage loading and microbial risk in urban waters of the Great Lakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McLellan, S.L., Sauer, E.P., Bootsma, M.J., Corsi, S.R., Boehm, A.B., Spencer, S.K., Borchardt, M.A. 2019. Sewage loading and microbial risk in urban waters of the Great Lakes. Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene. 6:46. https://doi.org/10.1525/elementa.301.

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.

Using integrated environmental modeling to assess sources of microbial contamination in mixed-use watersheds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, K., Whelan, G., Molina, M., Parmer, R., Wolfe, K., Galvin, M., Duda, P., Zepp, R., Kinzelman, J.L., Kleinheinz, T., Borchardt, M.A. 2018. Using integrated environmental modeling to assess sources of microbial contamination in mixed-use watersheds. Journal of Environmental Quality. 34:1103-1114.

Modeling phosphorus losses from soils amended with cattle manure and chemical fertilizers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Z., Zhang, T.Q., Vadas, P.A., Qi, Z.M., Wellen, C. 2018. Modeling phosphorus losses from soils amended with cattle manure and chemical fertilizers. Science of the Total Environment. 639:580-587.

Triticale for dairy forage systems - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K. 2018. Triticale for dairy forage systems. Forage Focus. pp. 14-16.

Effects of delayed wrapping of baled silage - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2018. Effects of delayed wrapping of baled silage. Popular Publication. p. 19.

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 - (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.

Estimating legacy soil phosphorus impacts on phosphorus loss in the Chesapeake Bay watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vadas, P.A., Fiorellino, N.M., Coale, F.J., Kratochvil, R., Mulkey, A.S. 2018. Estimating legacy soil phosphorus impacts on phosphorus loss in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:480-486.

Nutrient concentrations in leachate and runoff from dairy cattle lots with different surface materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effect of temperature and manure placement in a snowpack on nutrient release from dairy manure during snowmelt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vadas, P.A., Stock, M.N., Feyereisen, G.W., Arriaga, F.J., Good, L.W., Karthikeyan, K.G. 2018. Effect of temperature and manure placement in a snowpack on nutrient release from dairy manure during snowmelt. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:848-855.

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 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.

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.

Comparison of holstein and jersey milk production with a new stochastic animal reproduction model - (Abstract Only)

Prevalence of purulent vaginal discharge in dairy herds depends on timing but not method of detection - (Abstract Only)

Human bacteroides and total coliforms as indicators of recent combined sewer overflows and rain events in urban creeks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McGinnis, S., Spencer, S.K., Firnstahl, A., Stokdyk, J., Borchardt, M.A., McCarthy, D.T., Murphy, H.M. 2017. Human bacteroides and total coliforms as indicators of recent combined sewer overflows and rain events in urban creeks. Science of the Total Environment. 630:697-976.

Assessment of the temperature cut-off point by a commercial intravaginal device to predict parturition in Piedmontese beef cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ricci, A., Iotti, B., Bertero, A., Reed, K., Pascottini, O. 2018. Assessment of the temperature cut-off point by a commercial intravaginal device to predict parturition in Piedmontese beef cows. Theriogenology. 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.02.009.

Post-harvest physiology - (Book / Chapter)
Coblentz, W.K. 2020. Post-harvest physiology. Book Chapter. Pages 721-748.

Opportunities for optimization: fate of manure-borne pathogens during anaerobic digestion and solids separation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R., Spencer, S.K., Borchardt, S.S., Larson, R.A., Borchardt, M.A. 2018. Opportunities for optimization: fate of manure-borne pathogens during anaerobic digestion and solids separation. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:336-344.

Current best management practices for harvesting and storing dry hay: a research review - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K. 2018. Current best management practices for harvesting and storing dry hay: a research review. Meeting Proceedings. 2018 American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting. January 14-17, 2018. Louisville, KY.

Effects of delayed wrapping and moisture content on intake and digestibility of ryegrass silage by growing lambs - (Abstract Only)
Hays, M.A., Coffey, K.P., Beck, P.A., Coblentz, W.K., Weiss, C.P., Crook, T.S., Philip, D. 2018. Effects of delayed wrapping and moisture content on intake and digestibility of ryegrass silage by growing lambs. Journal of Animal Science. J. Anim. Sci. 96 (suppl. 1):31-32.

Voluntary intake and digestibility by sheep of alfalfa ensiled at different moisture concentrations following fertilization with dairy slurry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, J.K., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Shanks, B.C., Caldwell, J.D., Muck, R.E., Philipp, D., Borchardt, M.A., Rhein, R.T., Jokela, W.E., Backes, E.A., Bertram, M.G., Smith, W.B. 2018. Voluntary intake and digestibility by sheep of alfalfa ensiled at different moisture concentrations following fertilization with dairy slurry. Journal of Animal Science. 96:964-974.

Underestimation of simulated N2O flux in a model comparison of DayCent, DNDC, and EPIC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaillard, R.K., Jones, C.D., Ingraham, P., Collier, S., Izaurralde, R.C., Jokela, W.E., Osterholz, W., Salas, W., Vadas, P.A., Ruark, M. 2018. Underestimation of simulated N2O flux in a model comparison of DayCent, DNDC, and EPIC. Ecological Applications. 28:694-708.

The effect of different treatment technologies on the fate of antibiotic resistance genes and class 1 integrons after the application of residual municipal wastewater solids to soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R., Sadowsky, M.J., Lapara, T.M. 2017. The effect of different treatment technologies on the fate of antibiotic resistance genes and class 1 integrons after the application of residual municipal wastewater solids to soil. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 51:14225-14232.

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.

Recent advances and future technologies for baled silages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2018. Recent advances and future technologies for baled silages. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:4076-4092.

Capturing microbial sources distributed in a mixed-use watershed within an integrated environmental modeling workflow - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whelan, G., Kim, K., Parmar, R., Laniak, G.F., Wolfe, K., Galvin, M., Molina, M., Pachepsky, Y.A., Duda, P., Zepp, R., Prieto, L., Kinzelman, J.L., Kleinheinz, G.T., Borchardt, M.A. 2017. Capturing microbial sources distributed in a mixed-use watershed within an integrated environmental modeling workflow. Environmental Modelling & Software. 99:126-146.

There's a downside to delayed wrapping - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2017. There's a downside to delayed wrapping. Hay and Forage Grower. p. 8-9 Hay and Forage Grower. November 2017. W.D. Hoard and Sons Co., Fort Atkinson, WI.

Understanding outbreaks of waterborne infectious disease: quantitative microbial risk assessment vs. epidemiology - (Abstract Only)

Estimating the energetic cost of feeding excess dietary nitrogen to dairy cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reed, K., Bonfa, H.C., Dijkstra, J., Casper, D.P., Kebreab, E. 2017. Estimating the energetic cost of feeding excess dietary nitrogen to dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 100: 7116-7126.

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.

Potential for sorghum forages for dairy heifers in the midwest - (Proceedings)
Akins, M.S., Su, H., Remick, E., Grisham, A., Coblentz, W.K. 2017. Potential for sorghum forages for dairy heifers in the midwest. Meeting Proceedings. June 14-15, 2017.

Effect of delayed wrapping and wrapping source on nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen in gestating sheep offered alfalfa silage - (Abstract Only)
Niyigena, V., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Young, A.N., Rhein, R.T. 2017. Effect of delayed wrapping and wrapping source on nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen in gestating sheep offered alfalfa silage. Journal of Dairy Science. J. Anim. Sci. 95 (suppl. 4): 54.

Evaluation of yield and nutritive value of forage sorghums with different irrigation or fertilization rates - (Popular Publication)
Grisham, A., Akins, M.S., Remick, E., Su, H., Coblentz, W.K. 2017. Evaluation of yield and nutritive value of forage sorghums with different irrigation or fertilization rates. Popular Publication. Project Reports 2016. Midwest Forage Assn. St. Paul, MN.

The importance of NDF in constructing diets for dairy - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2017. The importance of NDF in constructing diets for dairy. Popular Publication. April 2017.

Potential for increased use of cereal grain forages on dairy operations - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2017. Potential for increased use of cereal grain forages on dairy operations. Popular Publication. p. 5. Midwest Forage Focus. May 2017.

Human virus and microbial indicator occurrence in public-supply groundwater systems: meta-analysis of 12 international studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fout, S.G., Borchardt, M.A., Kieke, B., Mohammad, K.R. 2017. Human virus and microbial indicator occurrence in public-supply groundwater systems: meta-analysis of 12 international studies. Hydrogeology Journal. 25:903-919.

Hydrogeology and human health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hynds, P., Borchardt, M.A., Ibaraki, M. 2017. Hydrogeology and human health. Hydrogeology Journal. 25:897-902.

Nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-mixed grass forage wrapped with minimal stretch film layers and stored for different lengths of time - (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.

Assessing regional differences in nitrogen losses from U.S. dairy farms using the integrated farm systems model - (Abstract Only)
Reed, K., Vadas, P.A., Rotz, C.A., Feyereisen, G.W., Gamble, J.D. 2017. Assessing regional differences in nitrogen losses from U.S. dairy farms using the integrated farm systems model. Meeting Abstract. 2017 ADSA Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.

Effects of nitrogen fertilization on the nutritive value of oat forages - (Abstract Only)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J.S. 2017. Effects of nitrogen fertilization on the nutritive value of oat forages. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2):62.

Agreement between quantitative microbial risk assessment and epidemiology at low doses during waterborne outbreaks of protozoan disease - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R. 2017. Agreement between quantitative microbial risk assessment and epidemiology at low doses during waterborne outbreaks of protozoan disease. Meeting Abstract. University of North Carolina Water Microbiology Conference, May 15-17, 2017.

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.

Evaluation of yield and quality of photoperiod sensitive sorghum and sorghum sudangrass - (Abstract Only)
Remick, E., Akins, M., Su, H., Coblentz, W.K. 2017. Evaluation of yield and quality of photoperiod sensitive sorghum and sorghum sudangrass. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2):64.

Effect of limit feeding and genomic residual feed intake on bred dairy heifer performance - (Abstract Only)
Akins, M., Williams, K., Su, H., Coblentz, W.K., Esser, N., Hoffmann, P., Weigel, K. 2017. Effect of limit feeding and genomic residual feed intake on bred dairy heifer performance. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2):272.

Effect of diet energy level and genomic residual feed intake on pre-bred dairy heifer feed intake and growth - (Abstract Only)
Williams, K., Weigel, K., Coblentz, W.K., Esser, N., Hoffman, P., Su, H., Akins, M. 2017. Effect of diet energy level and genomic residual feed intake on pre-bred dairy heifer feed intake and growth. Journal of Dairy Science. 100 (suppl. 2): 271.

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.

Using enteric pathogens to assess sources of fecal contamination in the silurian dolomite aquifer: preliminary results - (Proceedings)
Muldoon, M.A., Borchardt, M.A., Spencer, S.K., Hunt, R.J., Lenaker, P. 2017. Using enteric pathogens to assess sources of fecal contamination in the silurian dolomite aquifer: preliminary results. Meeting Proceedings. p. 347.

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.

Groundwater and enteric disease: A review of the epidemiological evidence - (Review Article)
Murphy, H.M., Prioleau, M.D., Borchardt, M.A., Hynds, P.D. 2017. Groundwater and enteric disease: A review of the epidemiological evidence. Hydrogeology Journal. 25:981-1001.

Net effects of nitrogen fertilization on the nutritive value and digestibility of oat forages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J.S., Jokela, W.E. 2017. Net effects of nitrogen fertilization on the nutritive value and digestibility of oat forages. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:1739-1750.

N fertilization for improved forage yields has little impact on nutritive value - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K. 2016. N fertilization for improved forage yields has little impact on nutritive value. Popular Publication. p. 10. Midwest Forage Focus. December 2016. Midwest Forage Association. St. Paul, MN..

Human health and groundwater - (Popular Publication)
Candela, L., Parker, B., Lapworth, D., Smedley, P., Danert, K., Borchardt, M.A. 2016. Human health and groundwater. International Association of Hydrological Science. www.iah.org.

Research update: Yield and nutritive value of photoperiod-sensitive sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass - (Popular Publication)
Remick, E., Akins, M.S., Su, H., Coblentz, W.K. 2016. Research update: Yield and nutritive value of photoperiod-sensitive sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass. Popular Publication. p. 20.

Interaction of bale size and preservative rate for large-round bales of alfalfa hay - (Popular Publication)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M.S. 2017. Interaction of bale size and preservative rate for large-round bales of alfalfa hay. Popular Publication. 2017.