简介

My current research program is focused in two areas: dairy cattle nutrition and milk quality. Research in the area of dairy cattle nutrition involves developing feeding systems that optimize the use of dietary energy and protein for growth and milk production, including the use of by-product feeds and evaluating methods to measure dietary adequacy. Research in the area of milk quality focuses on critical issues that affect the quality of milk at the farm level. Presently, I am evaluating the performance of antibiotic residue screening tests for the detection of antibiotic residues in milk. Future research in the area of nutrition is to investigate the effect of breed of cattle (Holstein versus Jersey cattle) on the utilization of energy and protein for milk production. In the area of milk quality, I am planning to conduct epidemiological studies on trends in mastitis and udder health and focus research in the area of mastitis prevention. Dr. Andrew is also advisor of the UConn Dairy Club.