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Matthew  Akins    Research Leader /ARSUserFiles/57444/Akins test photo.jpeg
 Matt AkinsResearch 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. Marshfield, WI Lab and Farm
 Publications(Clicking on the reprint iconReprint Icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield and nutritive value of fall-stockpiled tall fescue, meadow fescue, or orchardgrass-(Abstract Only) 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.Long-term growth, feed efficiency, enteric methane emission, and blood metabolite responses to in utero hyperthermia in Holstein heifers-(Peer Reviewed Journal)Long-term effects of pre-weaning individual or pair housing of dairy heifer calves on subsequent growth and feed efficiency-(Peer Reviewed Journal) 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.Heifers harvess high-fiber forages-(Popular Publication) Akins, M.S. 2024. Heifers harvess high-fiber forages. Hay and Forage Grower. March 2024 edition.Beef x dairy crossbreeding practices and management of the resulting calves on on Wisconsin dairy farms-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Sterry, R., Akins, M.S., Borchert, E., Halfman, W., Stuttgen, S., Schlesser, H., Bjurstrom, A., Cauffman, A., Ihde, C., Kohlman, T., Lippert, M., Marzu, D. 2023. Beef x dairy crossbreeding practices and management of the resulting calves on on Wisconsin dairy farms. Journal of the National Association County Agricultural Agents. 16(2).Recent research and techniques for improved baled silage production-(Abstract Only) 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.Influence of pasture stocking method on surface runoff and nutrient loss in the US Upper Midwest-(Peer Reviewed Journal) 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.How does propionic acid and bale moisture affect baled silage fermentation and aerobic stability?-(Popular Publication) Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2023. How does propionic acid and bale moisture affect baled silage fermentation and aerobic stability?. Forage Focus. 2023.Effect of poultry litter application method and rainfall and delayed wrapping on warm-season grass baleage-(Peer Reviewed Journal) 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.Effect of kernza straw in forage-based diets on nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen in dairy heifers-(Abstract Only) 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.Impact of milk replacer feeding program on growth and efficiency of Angus x Holstein calves-(Abstract Only) 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.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.Long-term impacts of in-utero heat stress on heifer feed efficiency-(Abstract Only) 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.The feasibility of managing Italian ryegrass as a replacement for alfalfa-(Popular Publication) Cavadini, J., Akins, M.S. 2023. The feasibility of managing Italian ryegrass as a replacement for alfalfa. Forage Focus. March 2023.Beef x dairy crossbreeding and calf management practices on Wisconsin dairy farms-(Other) 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.Cocktail forage mixes – What do dairy cows think?-(Popular Publication) Akins, M.S., Gumus, H. 2023. Cocktail forage mixes – What do dairy cows think?. Hay and Forage Grower. March 2023.Outwintering strategies – From the plot and from the field-(Proceedings) 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.ProjectsInnovative Forage and Pasture Management Strategies for Dairy AgroecosystemsIn-House Appropriated (D)Accession Number:445742Evaluating Pasture Systems in the Upper MidwestNon-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)Accession Number:443572Effects of Rotation Length on Animal Performance, Pasture Productivity, Weed Encroachment, and Delivery of Ecosystem Services of Grazing SystemsNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:443790The Crop and Soil Module of the Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) ModelNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:444830Innovative Forage Management Strategies in Central WisconsinNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:445888Comparisons of Grass-Based and Alfalfa/Corn Silage Forage Systems for Dairy Cows in Central WisconsinNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:436311ARS News ArticlesNo news articles listed for this employee.


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