Research Project: Managing Nutrients and Assessing Pathogen Emission Risks for Sustainable Dairy Production Systems

Location: Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Health risk from waterborne human, livestock, and wildlife pathogens during outdoor recreational water use - (Abstract Only)

Des Moines water trails: health risk from waterborne pathogens during recreational water use - (Government Publication)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Firnstahl, A.D., Opelt, S.A., Cook, R.M., Borchardt, M.A. 2024. Des Moines water trails: health risk from waterborne pathogens during recreational water use. Government Publication/Report. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov.

Two exposure assessments: Evaluating the use of HF183 bacteroides versus empirical pathogen measurements for modelling recreational water risks in an urban watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Combining microbial source tracking with quantitative microbial risk assessment in recreational water contaminated by mixed fecal sources, Iowa, USA - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Firnstahl, A.D., Opelt, S.A., Cook, R.M., Heffron, J.A., Brown, A., Hruby, C., Borchardt, M.A. 2024. Combining microbial source tracking with quantitative microbial risk assessment in recreational water contaminated by mixed fecal sources, Iowa, USA. American Society for Microbiology Conference. June 13-17, 2024.

Alternative hemodialysis ultrafilter for sampling microbes in water - (Abstract Only)
Firnstahl, A.D., Doughan, G., Opelt, S.A., Cook, R.M., Heffron, J.A., Borchardt, M.A., Karriker, L.A., Stokdyk, J.P., Burch, T.R. 2024. Alternative hemodialysis ultrafilter for sampling microbes in water. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. June 13-17, 2024.

Human and livestock fecal source tracking for antibiotic resistance genes in rural private well water - (Abstract Only)
Stokdyk, J.P., Opelt, S.A., Firnstahl, A.D., Cook, R.M., Heffron, J.A., Muldoon, M., Burch, T.R. 2024. Human and livestock fecal source tracking for antibiotic resistance genes in rural private well water. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. June 13-17, 2024.

Temporal and spatial variation of nitrate, fecal indicator bacteria, and microbial source tracking markers in private well water from a karst aquifer - (Abstract Only)

Community-level microbial responses to recharge and fecal contamination in a karst aquifer - (Abstract Only)

Health risk from waterborne human and livestock pathogens during swimming, kayaking, and fishing - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Firnstahl, A.D., Opelt, S.A., Cook, R.M., Heffron, J.A., Brown, A., Hruby, C., Borchardt, M.A. 2024. Health risk from waterborne human and livestock pathogens during swimming, kayaking, and fishing. American Water Resources Association-Wisconsin Section Annual Meeting, Appleton, WI.April 25-26, 2024.

Evaluating association of runoff risk advisory forecasts with private well contamination in Kewaunee County, WI - (Abstract Only)
Cook, R.M., Opelt, S.A., Firnstahl, A.D., Sherman, J.F., Burch, T.R., Heffron, J.A., Young, E.O., Wayne, R., Good, L., Stokdyk, J.P., Borchardt, M.A. 2024. Evaluating association of runoff risk advisory forecasts with private well contamination in Kewaunee County, WI. American Water Resources Association Conference Proceedings. April 25-26, 2024.

Impact of recharge and fecal contamination on microbial communities in a karst aquifer - (Abstract Only)
Heffron, J.A., Cook, R.M., Firnstahl, A.D., Stokdyk, J.P., Burch, T.R. 2024. Impact of recharge and fecal contamination on microbial communities in a karst aquifer. American Water Resources Association Conference Proceedings. April 25-26, 2024.

Alternative hemodialysis ultrafilter for sampling microbes in water - (Abstract Only)
Firnstahl, A.D., Doughan, G., Opelt, S.A., Cook, R.M., Heffron, J.A., Borchardt, M.A., Karriker, L.A., Stokdyk, J.P., Burch, T.R. 2024. Alternative hemodialysis ultrafilter for sampling microbes in water. American Water Resources Association Conference Proceedings. April 25-26, 2024.

Fecal source tracking for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells in southwest Wisconsin - (Abstract Only)
Stokdyk, J.P., Opelt, S.A., Firnstahl, A.D., Cook, R.M., Heffron, J.A., Burch, T.R. 2024. Fecal source tracking for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells in southwest Wisconsin. American Water Resources Association Conference Proceedings. April 25-26, 2024.

Stocking methods for greener pastures - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2024. Stocking methods for greener pastures. Forage Focus. March 2024 issue. pg. 8-9.

Mitigation of viruses of concern and bacteriophage surrogates via common unit processes for water reuse: a meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heffron, J.A., Samsami, M., Juedemann, S., Lavin, J., Tavakoli Nick, S., Kieke, B.A., Mayer, B.K. 2024. Mitigation of viruses of concern and bacteriophage surrogates via common unit processes for water reuse: a meta-analysis. Water Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121242.

Quantitative microbial risk assessment for ingestion of antibiotic resistance genes from private wells contaminated by human and livestock fecal sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Durso, L.M., Borchardt, M.A. 2024. Quantitative microbial risk assessment for ingestion of antibiotic resistance genes from private wells contaminated by human and livestock fecal sources. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01629-23.

Fecal source tracking and land use associations for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells - (Abstract Only)
Stokdyk, J.P., Burch, T.R., Firnstahl, A.D., Kieke, B.A., Cook, R.M., Opelt, S.A., Spencer, S.K., Durso, L.M., Borchardt, M.A. 2024. Fecal source tracking and land use associations for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells. Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference, Urbana-Champaign, IL. April 24-25, 2024.

Influence of pasture stocking method on surface runoff and nutrient loss in the US Upper Midwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, E.O., Sherman, J.F., Bembeneck, B., Jackson, R.D., Cavadini, J., Akins, M.S. 2023. Influence of pasture stocking method on surface runoff and nutrient loss in the US Upper Midwest. Nitrogen. 4(4):350-368. https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen4040025.

Grazing system impacts on surface runoff water quality compared to a hay crop production field with broadcast manure application - (Abstract Only)
Young, E.O., Sherman, J.F., Bembeneck, B., Jackson, R., Cavadini, J. 2023. Grazing system impacts on surface runoff water quality compared to a hay crop production field with broadcast manure application. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, 29 October 2023 - 1 November 2023, St. Louis, MO.

Community intervention trial for estimating the risk of acute gastrointestinal illness from groundwater-supplied non-disinfected drinking water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Borchardt, M.A., Kieke, B.A., Spencer, S.K., Lambertini, E., Burch, T.R., Loge, F.J. 2023. Community intervention trial for estimating the risk of acute gastrointestinal illness from groundwater-supplied non-disinfected drinking water. Journal of Water and Health. https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2023.071.

Factors influencing ammonia concentrations above corn fields after dairy manure application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O., Jokela, W.E. 2023. Factors influencing ammonia concentrations above corn fields after dairy manure application. Environments. 10(8):140. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10080140.

Grazing intensity effects on sward responses of UF Riata Bahiagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Mackowiak, C., Dilorenzo, N., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Jaramillo, D.M., Zagato, L., Garcia, C., Siqueira, M., Van Cleef, F., Silva, G. 2023. Grazing intensity effects on sward responses of UF Riata Bahiagrass. Crop Science. 63(5):3122-3135. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21069.

Runoff water quality in hay and pasture systems - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2023. Runoff water quality in hay and pasture systems. Journal of Nutrient Management. 4(4):14-16.

Methane emissions and 13C composition from beef steers consuming binary C3-C4 diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Vendramini, J., Sollenberger, L., Dilorenzo, N., Dantas Queiroz, L., Santos, E., Garcia, L., Abreu, D., Dubeux, J. 2023. Methane emissions and 13C composition from beef steers consuming binary C3-C4 diets. Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad181.

Above and belowground litter decomposition of cover crops grazed at different intensities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Mackowiak, C., Sollenberger, L., Dilorenzo, N., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Dantas, L., Grossi, B., Farias, G., Jaramillo, D.M., Zagato, L., Wright, D. 2023. Above and belowground litter decomposition of cover crops grazed at different intensities. Grass and Forage Science. 78(3):376-389. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12617.

A one health study on antimicrobial resistance in rural groundwater - (Other)
Burch, T.R. 2023. A one health study on antimicrobial resistance in rural groundwater. CSA News. https://doi.org/10.1002/csan.21030.

Exposure rates for ingestion of antibiotic resistance genes from rural private wells contaminated by human and livestock fecal sources - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Durso, L.M. 2023. Exposure rates for ingestion of antibiotic resistance genes from rural private wells contaminated by human and livestock fecal sources. Meeting Abstract. June 15-19, 2023.

Microbial source tracking and land use associations for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells influenced by human and livestock fecal sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Firnstahl, A.D., Kieke, B.A., Cook, R.M., Opelt, S.A., Spencer, S.K., Durso, L.M., Borchardt, M.A. 2022. Microbial source tracking and land use associations for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells influenced by human and livestock fecal sources. Journal of Environmental Quality. 52(2):270-286. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20443.

Manure application timing and incorporation effects on ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions in corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O., Jokela, W.E., Kieke, B. 2022. Manure application timing and incorporation effects on ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions in corn. Agronomy. 12(11). Article 1952. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12111952.

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and snowmelt runoff losses after application of dairy manure with variable solids content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, E.O., Wilson, M., Sherman, J.F., Vadas, P.A., Arriaga, F., Feyereisen, G.W. 2022. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and snowmelt runoff losses after application of dairy manure with variable solids content. Water: A Multidiscplinary Research Journal. 14(22). Article 3745. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14223745.

Greenhouse gas emissions with low disturbance liquid dairy manure incorporation into a live winter cereal cover crop-corn system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherman, J.F., Young, E.O. 2022. Greenhouse gas emissions with low disturbance liquid dairy manure incorporation into a live winter cereal cover crop-corn system. Agronomy. 12(12). Article 2978. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12122978.

Stable isotopes of C and N differ in their ability to reconstruct diets of cattle fed C3–C4 forage diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Dubeux, J., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Dilorenzo, N., Vendramini, J., Sollenberger, L., Mackowiak, C., Queiroz, L., Garcia, L., Santos, E., Kieke, B. 2022. Stable isotopes of C and N differ in their ability to reconstruct diets of cattle fed C3–C4 forage diets. Scientific Reports. 2022(12):17138. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-21051-4.

Intake, digestibility, and nitrogen balance by sheep offered ensiled tall fescue, meadow fescue or orchardgrass that was fertilized with dairy slurry or urea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz, J.M., Coffey, K.P., Coblentz, W.K., Philipp, D., Niyigena, V. 2022. Intake, digestibility, and nitrogen balance by sheep offered ensiled tall fescue, meadow fescue or orchardgrass that was fertilized with dairy slurry or urea. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 292(2022):115447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115447.

Inclusion of a tannin-rich legume in the diet of beef steers reduces greenhouse gas emissions from their excreta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Cleef, F., Dubeux, J., Ciriaco, F., Henry, D., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, L., Santos, E., Dilorenzo, N., Vendramini, J., Naumann, H., Sollenberger, L. 2022. Inclusion of a tannin-rich legume in the diet of beef steers reduces greenhouse gas emissions from their excreta. Scientific Reports. 14220(2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-18523-y.

Invited Review: Ecosystem services provided by grasslands in the Southeast United Stataes - (Review Article)
Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E., Garcia, L., Queiroz, L.D. 2022. Invited Review: Ecosystem services provided by grasslands in the Southeast United Stataes. Applied Animal Science. 38(6):648-659. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2022-02296.

Targeting current and future threats: Recent methodological trends in environmental antimicrobial resistance research and their relationship to risk assessment - (Review Article)
Burch, T.R., Newton, R.J., Kimbell, L.K., LaMartina, E.L., O'Malley, K., Thomson, S., Marshall, C., McNamara, P.J. 2022. Targeting current and future threats: Recent methodological trends in environmental antimicrobial resistance research and their relationship to risk assessment. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology. 8:1787-1802. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00087C.

Composition and decomposition of rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata benth) belowground biomass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Mackowiak, C., Sollenberger, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Van Cleef, F., Longhini, V., Grossi, B., Garcia, L., Dantas, L., Zagato, L., Siqueira, M. 2022. Composition and decomposition of rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata benth) belowground biomass. Agronomy Journal. Article 9967. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14001-7.

Assessing private well contamination in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties, Wisconsin: The southwest Wisconsin groundwater and geology study - (Government Publication)
Stokdyk, J., Borchardt, M.A., Firnstahl, A., Bradbury, K., Muldoon, M., Kieke, B. 2022. Assessing private well contamination in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties, Wisconsin: The southwest Wisconsin groundwater and geology study. Government Publication/Report. 2022.

Grazing management effects on cover crop responses and cotton lint yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Mackowiak, C., Wright, D., Dilorenzo, N., Siqueira, M., Garcia, C., Queiroz, L., Van Cleef, F., Garcia, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2022. Grazing management effects on cover crop responses and cotton lint yield. Crop Science. 2022:1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20766.

Canopy characterization and nutritive value of stockpiled 'Floralta' limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sousa De Abreu, D., Dubeux, J., Santos, E., Queiroz, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, C., Longhini, V., Souza, R., Homem, B., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2022. Canopy characterization and nutritive value of stockpiled 'Floralta' limpograss (Hemarthria altissima). Agronomy Journal. 114(4):2407-2414. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21081.

Manure and septic systems: The microbial health risk from contaminated household wells in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R., Stokdyk, J.P., Spencer, S.K., Kieke, B.A., Firnstahl, A.D., Muldoon, M.A., Borchardt, M.A. 2022. Manure and septic systems: The microbial health risk from contaminated household wells in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Meeting Abstract. March 10-11, 2022.

Organic matter: The backbone of soil health - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2022. Organic matter: The backbone of soil health. Journal of Nutrient Management. February 2022. pg. 16-17.

Nutritive value and storage characteristics of large-round bales of alfalfa-grass or perennial-grass hays treated with a propionic acid-based preservative at elevated application presets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M. 2022. Nutritive value and storage characteristics of large-round bales of alfalfa-grass or perennial-grass hays treated with a propionic acid-based preservative at elevated application presets. Applied Animal Science. 38(2):84-97. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2021-02243.

Effects of harvest date and growth stage on triticale forages in the southwest USA: Kinetics of in-vitro disappearance of fiber and dry matter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Ottman, M.J. 2022. Effects of harvest date and growth stage on triticale forages in the southwest USA: Kinetics of in-vitro disappearance of fiber and dry matter. Journal of Animal Science. 100(3):1-18. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac020.

Effects of harvest date and growth stage on triticale forages in the southwest United States: agronomic characteristics, nutritive value, energy density, and in-vitro disappearance of dry matter and fiber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Ottman, M.J., Kieke, B.A. 2022. Effects of harvest date and growth stage on triticale forages in the southwest United States: agronomic characteristics, nutritive value, energy density, and in-vitro disappearance of dry matter and fiber. Journal of Animal Science. 100(3):1-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac021.

Grazing cool-season cover crops in North Florida - (Trade Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Garcia, C., Dantas, L., Van Cleef, F., Jaramillo, D.M. 2022. Grazing cool-season cover crops in North Florida. Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal. v.86, n.4, p. 34-38.

Alfalfa yield impacts of low-disturbance manure application - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O. 2021. Alfalfa yield impacts of low-disturbance manure application. Forage Focus. December 2021. pg. 6.

Tracking nitrogen transfer in grass-legume systems using enriched 15N2 during the warm season - (Abstract Only)
Queiroz, L., Dubeux, J., Sollengerger, L., Vendramini, J., Liao, S., Casagrange, D., Sousa De Abreu, D., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2021. Tracking nitrogen transfer in grass-legume systems using enriched 15N2 during the warm season. Meeting Abstract. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

Belowground responses of rhizoma peanut-bahiagrass mixtures across three on-farm locations - (Abstract Only)
Queiroz, L., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Vendramini, J., Liao, S., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E., Silva, H., Garcia, L., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2021. Belowground responses of rhizoma peanut-bahiagrass mixtures across three on-farm locations. Meeting Abstract. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

Above and belowground litter decomposition of cover crops grazed at different intensities - (Abstract Only)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Mackowiak, C., Sollenberger, L., Wright, D., Dilorenzo, N., Zagato, L., Farias, G., Queiroz, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2021. Above and belowground litter decomposition of cover crops grazed at different intensities. Meeting Abstract. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

Unravelling the role of condensed tannins in ruminants using stable isotopes - (Abstract Only)
Dubeux, J., Van Cleef, F., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Naumann, H., Wheeler, C., Santos, E., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, C., Sollenberger, L., Vendramini, J., Dilorenzo, N. 2021. Unravelling the role of condensed tannins in ruminants using stable isotopes. Meeting Abstract. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

Recycling and management of manure in forage crops - (Proceedings)
Young, E.O., Sherman, J.F. 2021. Recycling and management of manure in forage crops. Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium. November 16-18. Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV.

Water footprint, herbage, and livestock responses for nitrogen-fertilized grass and grass-legume grazing systems - (Other)

The balance of manure management - (Trade Journal)
Young, E.O., Sherman, J.F. 2021. The balance of manure management. Progressive Forage Grower. January, issue 1. pg. 30-31.

Manure and septic systems: The microbial health risk from contaminated household wells in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - (Abstract Only)
Burch, T.R., Borchardt, M.A. 2021. Manure and septic systems: The microbial health risk from contaminated household wells in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Meeting Abstract. Nov 2, 2021.

Challenges and successes in identifying the transfer and transformation of phosphorus from soils to open waters and sediments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ross, D.S., Young, E.O., Jaisi, D.P. 2021. Challenges and successes in identifying the transfer and transformation of phosphorus from soils to open waters and sediments. Soil Systems. 5(4):65. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems5040065.

Impacts of drainage water management on phosphorus and nitrogen losses from northern New York corn silage fields - (Abstract Only)
Klaiber, L.B., Kramer, S.R., Haney, M.K., Young, E.O. 2021. Impacts of drainage water management on phosphorus and nitrogen losses from northern New York corn silage fields. Meeting Abstract. November 7-10. Salt Lake City, Utah.