Professor Jill Anderson´s research is focused on evaluation of different feeding strategies and alternative feed ingredients for growing replacement dairy heifers. Major objectives of this research are to help dairy producers understand their feeding options, improve heifer performance, and decrease rearing cost. Interests are more specially to determine how different dietary energy sources (like fat versus starch or fiber) affect growth rate, nutrient excretion, and metabolic profile.
Location:
Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Profile:
Academic / scientific
Occupation:
Assistant Professor