Theses/Dissertations from 2012
The Relationship between Rumination and Milk Yield in Early Lactating Holsteins and Jerseys, Jason Borges
Proposal to Implement a Surveillance System at the Cal Poly Dairy, Madelyn Cobb
Genomic Testing and Method R Variance Components Theory of Dairy Cattle, Joseph Dewey Coleman
The Differences Between the Jersey and Holstein Breeds of Rumination in Early Lactation Using the Activity Monitoring System, Christina Da Rocha
Surveillance of Mosquitoes on Dairy Farms in the Central Valley, Jerred Davis
Factors Affecting the Reduction of Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio in Composted Separated Solids, Mark Fagundes
A Case Study on a Dairy With Herd-wide Diarrhea and Reduced Milk Production, Taylor R. Foster
Financial Analysis of Three Value-Added Dairy Enterprises in Vermont, Wisconsin, and New York, Kassidy Kampen
DNA Collection with Performagene Nasal Swabs: Quantity, Quality, and Cost Effectiveness, Robert Kamper
Effect of CNV of Production Related Genes on Expression of Production Traits in Dairy Cattle, Tyler Kamper
Safety Hazard Analysis and Corrective Measures for Koot Dairy, Billy Koot
2x Compared to 3x Milking Frequency in a California Dairy Herd, Jordan Leal
Morbidity and Mortality Rates Based on Stress Levels in Dairy Calves, Lindsay Lockhart
DETERMINING IMMUNOGLOBULIN TRANSFER AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO CALF HEALTH AT CAL POLY DAIRY THROUGH THE ASSESSMENT OF SERUM PROTEIN CONCENTRATION, Kevin M. McEvilly
Exporting United States' Whey Products to the Chinese Market, Rebecca Mellema
Cal Poly Milking Parlor Standard Operating Procedures, Caitlyn Lil Morehart
Estrus Activity After Prostaglandin Injection using Heatime Activity Monitoring Collars used at Cal Poly Dairy, Amy Phillips
Effectiveness of Concrete Cleaning Products on the Cal Poly Dairy Free-Stall Lanes, Andrew Sherman
Bovine Viral Diarrhea in Dairy and Beef Cattle, William Tyler Stevenson
Implementing a Cal Poly Dairy Science Department Farmers Market Booth in the San Luis Obispo, Thursday Night Promotions Farmers Market, Kate Tscharner
Recruiting the Future Students of the Cal Poly Dairy Science Department, Jacqueline Van Beek
Comparison and Implementation of Data Evaluation Systems within the Cal Poly Creamery, Connor Wagner
Analyzing the Correlation Between Overall Likeness and Emotional Responses Before and After the Consumption of Dairy Beverages, Jessica L. Weber
Supplementing Transition Cow Rations with Prequel21 and StrataG to Improve Breeding Efficiency in Jersey Cattle During Summer Months, Brenton Wickstrom
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
THE EFFECT OF AMYLASE SUPPLEMENTATION WITH LOW-STARCH RATIONS: EFFECTS ON MILK PRODUCTION AND FEED CONSUMPTION, Alfred Eaton
Moisture migration in jalapeno jelly layered cheve cheese, Amanda Heath
Factors Affecting Passive Transfer in Neonatal Calves, Kristin Marie Mendonsa
Uses of Genomic Predictions in Commercial Beef Cattle Operations, Matt Miller
Activity and Rumination Monitoring for Calving Times, David Weststeyn
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Institution of Presynch Protocol, Justin Breedyk
Mastering Mascarpone: What it takes to make a perfect batch of Mascarpone Cheese, Teraisa (Tessa) Buratto
Cal Poly Embryo Recovery Record System, Kelsey Donahoo-Cheda
Use of ENDOVAC-Bovi in Pre-weaned Calves, Jena Glasgow
Designing a Sale Catalog and Marketing for a Purebred Dairy Cattle Sale, William David Jones
Genotype and Breed Trend Influences on Citric Acid and Coagulation Times of Raw Milk, Melissa Looney
Burning Manure as an Economical Energy Source, Ron Machado
Solar Dairy Farm, Justin Mason
Production and Sensory Evaluation of Pasteurized Milk Cheese vs. Raw Milk Cheese using "Estero Gold" from Valley Ford Cheese Company, Joseph M. Moreda Jr.
Use of an Activity Monitoring System as Part of the Cal Poly Dairy Breeding Protocol, Trevor Nutcher
A Literature Review on Crossbreeding in Dairy Cattle, Philip Owens
Cystic Ovaries in Dairy Cattle, Lacey Morgan Rosenberg
Controlling the Mineral Content of Sweet Whey Powder in an Industrial Setting, Matthew W. Sawyer
Consolidating and Implementing an Employee Handbook at Souza’s Dairy, Inc., Adrianna Souza
Effectiveness of a Presynchronization Program Implemented on a Modern Dairy Facility, R. (Robert) E. Thommen
Methane Digesters, Thomas Van Steyn
Ultraviolet Light as an Adjunct Treatment to Pasteurization for Microbial Reduction in Milk Intended for Extended Shelf Life, Jacob Zonneveld
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Marketing Plan for Joe Alamo, Joseph Edward Amaral
Lameness and Locomotion Scoring of Dairy Cows, Haley Lynne Aquino
Algae as an Economical Protein Source for Dairy Cattle Nutrition, Brian Azevedo
Carmo Dairy Standard Operating Procedures, Jared Carmo
Consumer Characteristics of Organic Yogurt, Stephanie Dehner
FFA State Finals Committee Chairman Guide, Brian Fiorini
Improving Udder Health and Milk Quality, Michelle Flatt
Promoting the Cal Poly Dairy Science Department through Advertising, Nisa Marie Gallichio
Usage of the Penn State Forage Separator for evaluating particle size of TMRs, Ashley Rene Garcia
Promoting the Dairy Science Department for International Students, Andres Gomez
Use of loading reports to evaluate the accuracy of the total mix ration, Kailen Johnson
Dairy Princess Handbook, Kari Kronberg
Inventory & Summary of Embryo Transfer Work at the Cal Poly Dairy, Melissa M. Lema
Designing the Promotional Materials for the Cal Poly Care 4A Calf Fundraising Program, Theresa Machado
Group Feeding for the Lactating Cow, Anthony Joseph Martin
Dairy Cow Grouping, Allison McMillan
Formation of Cull Cow Program for the Artificial Insemination Class, Brian O. Medeiros
Selecting, Marketing and Rebuilding a Herd of Genetically Superior Animals, Katherine Rector
Conception Rates of Sexed Semen in Lactating Cows, Christina J. Silva
Where the wild stuff grows: Bacteria from the cow to the Pasture-izer, Michael Stewart
Organic and Conventional Dairy Evaluation, Matthew (Matt) Stornetta
Reproductive Diseases of Dairy Cattle, Christina Suzanne Tortosa
Relationship of Copper, Zinc and Selenium Status with Udder Health and Mastitis Incidence in the Cal Poly Holstein Herd, Michelle Van Ryn
Business Plan For Calf Raising Facility, Brent Verwey
Training Manual and Protocol for Ultrasound at Cal Poly, Brian Andrew Waymire