Research Programs
Several faculty members are involved in different areas of research in dairy science and are recognized worldwide for their leading-edge research in the industry. Areas of focus include reproductive and molecular endocrinology, gamete biology, reproductive management, immunogenetics, molecular virology, stress biology, dairy management, nutritional physiology, and dairy nutrition. Research projects are conducted at both molecular and whole animal levels. Research projects are conducted on the MSU campus and at surrounding commercial dairy farms.
Dairy Faculty Researchers
Click on a faculty member to learn more about their research lab.
Barry Bradford
Professor, C. E. Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management and Nutrition
bjbrad@msu.edu
517-432-5400
Tasia Kendrick
Associate Professor
taxistas@msu.edu
517-432-2703
Adam Lock
Professor, Associate Chair for Farm Operations
allock@msu.edu
517-802-8124
Augusto Madureira
Assistant Professor
madurei2@msu.edu
517-353-5102
J. Richard Pursley
Professor
pursleyr@msu.edu
517-281-7289
Mike VandeHaar
Professor
mikevh@msu.edu
517-355-8489
Miriam Weber
Associate Professor
msw@msu.edu
517-432-5443
Zheng Zhou
Assistant Professor
zhouzz@msu.edu
517-432-0803