The first research projects at Michigan State University’s new dairy facility will study how best to incorporate high oleic soybeans into rations.

Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. Bradford says dairy nutrition research will be a priority after investing about $1 million into individual robotic feeders.

He tells Brownfield the $70 million facility includes vented tunnel housing instead of free stalls to replicate what’s being used on modern farms, and for cost savings.

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