Alison Blanton

• SOAR Position: Member; Alumni
• Major: Animal Science
• Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Jessica Carter; Dr. Maegan Hollis

Current Focus: Effects of Heat Stress on Blood Metabolites and Milk Quality in Lactating Holstein and Jersey Cows

Project Description

This project evaluates the effect of heat stress, caused by the naturally occurring weather conditions of Tennessee, on milk quality and blood metabolites in dairy cows. Previous studies have shown that heat stress has negative impact on milk production. This project aim