Moo-ving Dairy Cow Nutrition Forward
Kylie Konyn, an undergraduate who was in the White Lab for 3 years, graduated this May with her Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science, and certificates in Science Communication and Business Management for Agricultural and Life Sciences. Read and see more about Kylie’s background and undergraduate experience here! Congratulations, Kylie!!
Abigail Bowers joined the White Lab as an undergraduate during Summer 2024 and has now transitioned to be a Master’s Student post-graduation. Abby will be working on multiple novel projects. See more about Abby in the “Members” tab. We are excited to do some great research with you, Abby!
Sophia Green, an undergraduate in the White Lab for the past 3.5 years, graduated this December with her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Read and see more about Sophia’s undergraduate experience here! Congratulations, Sophia!!
Gabriel Ferreira de Lima Cruz has joined the White Lab in December 2024 as a postdoctoral associate and will be focusing on 1) molecular differences between high and low feed efficient cows and 2) determining if combinations of feed additivies have an additive effect on milk production/health outcomes. See more about Gabriel in the “Members” …
On September 18 and 19, Grace Praisler, MS student, attended the Minnesota Nutrition Conference to present some of the work she’s done. Grace presented her work as a poster, and received 2nd place for her work. Congratulations, Grace!
The White Lab was well represented at ADSA 2024 by past and present members, and came home with some hardware! Dr. Usman Arshad received the National Milk Producers Federation: Richard M. Hoyt award for his work during his PhD program (below, left). His current advisor, Dr. Heather White, was able to celebrate his success at …
The White Lab’s very own Dr. Usman Arshad received the UW–Madison Postdoc Excellence Award! Usman received this award due to his excellence in mentoring graduate students in the Animal & Dairy Sciences Department and was nominated by Dr. Heather White, with support from many other faculty. Congratulations Usman!
Luke McCullough, a White Lab Undergrad, was featured in the CALS Commencement announcement and was interviewed on his experience during his undergraduate career, as well as what he plans on doing after graduation. Luke will be going to vet school at UW–Madison, and the White Lab members are glad they will still see him around! …