@ekmillerc

Associate Professor @UF in applied animal behavior. Interested in behavioral approaches to understand and improve animal welfare. 🐄

 Gainesville, FL
Joined January 2012
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As a warm up for the PhD defense of @EmmaHvidtfeldt tomorrow her opponents are presenting their work on dairy cow and calf welfare. Karin Schutz from AgResearch, New Zealand and @ekmillerc from @UF @Husdyrforskning
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In a recent study appearing in #JDSCommunications, @ekmillerc from @uf_ansci shows that five minutes of human company—and neck scratches—may help reduce stress and improve well-being for weaning dairy calves. ow.ly/uyEL50MYK7w
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Emily Miller-Cushon retweeted
NMC@QualityMilk23 Dec 2022
Emily Miller-Cushon with @ekmillerc is talking to us about "Understanding Dairy Calf Behavior to Improve Welfare" at the 2023 NMC Annual Meeting. Registration rates go up after January 6, 2023. Register at: bit.ly/NMC2023Meeting #NMC2023 #NationalMastitisCouncil
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New research from our lab! Social housing influences human-directed behavior of dairy calves, even after post-weaning grouping. @uf_ansci @UF_IFAS
Journal of Dairy Science | JDS Communications@jdairyscience18 Oct 2022
Positive human-animal interaction may improve productivity, conception rates & handling. Social housing improves welfare for dairy calves, with benefits on performance & development. Does early life social housing affect human-directed behavior? ow.ly/RCX450KVfFb
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Chmielewski 🥇 Daniel Clein 🥈and Giovanni Ladeira 🥉! 🥳 Winners of the @uf_ansci poster competition at the @UF_ANS_GRAD Symposium!
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Meet Taylor Jackson, intern at the UF Animal Behavior and Welfare Lab run by Dr. Miller-Cushon! Visit this link to watch Taylors experience in the lab! ow.ly/gmxF50KI5I7
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New research in @jdairyscience: dairy calves reared individually vs. in pairs contact humans more in approach tests, even after post-weaning grouping. Implications for welfare/management? sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @uf_ansci @UF_IFAS
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MachineLearning has to learn a lot
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One of our awesome undergraduate research assistants! Congrats, Carmen! 👏
UF IFAS Animal Sciences Dept.@uf_ansci8 Aug 2022
Meet Carmen Burner! Carmen is in the Animal Biology Specialization and is new to the ANS ambassador team. She is involved in undergraduate research with the Animal Behavior and Welfare Lab as well as TA's for Intro to Animal Science. Welcome, Carmen! 🐊 #ANSAmbassadors
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Our Dairy Science Club attended the 2022 American Dairy Science Association meeting in June! While there, their president, Sara Hettinger was awarded 1st place in dairy foods oral presentation! 🐄🏆 Visit the link provided to read more: ow.ly/cMI050JZl6q
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Thank you @SoilsAtGuelph for this - was lovely to find this article and see my grandfather commemorated so fondly by his colleagues.
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And another of our lab's research assistants!
UF IFAS Animal Sciences Dept.@uf_ansci28 Apr 2022
Taylor Jackson, a graduating senior with a Food Animal Specialization, will be pursing her master's here in the Department of Animal Sciences after graduating in May! Congratulations, Taylor!
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One of our research assistants! 👏
UF IFAS Animal Sciences Dept.@uf_ansci27 Apr 2022
Xiaowen Ma is a graduating senior with a specialization in Animal Biology! After graduation, Xiaowen plans to go to graduate school or do an internship! Congratulations, Xiaowen
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Emily Miller-Cushon retweeted
Dairy at Guelph@DairyatGuelph5 Apr 2022
Webinar on calf nutrition, health and welfare: ‘Healthy Calf, Healthy Future: Calf Trifecta’ Wed, April 20, 2022 11:30-1:00 PM EST @ABSc_UofG Drs. Mike Steele, Dave Renaud and Charlotte Winder on research and practical strategies Register here: uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jf…
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We are still seeking survey responses from US dairy producers and calf care staff! Please share!
Emily Miller-Cushon@ekmillerc19 Nov 2021
We are seeking input from US dairy producers and calf care staff - please take 10 minutes to share your thoughts on calf management and behavior! Please share! tinyurl.com/dairycalfbehavio…
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Ever wondered why some animal sectors think a bit of pain is acceptable, but others find it abhorrent? 🤔 That & other puzzles will be discussed on Feb 7th at 11:30am EST, at this intriguing panel organized by our Student Chapter! Join us on Zoom: zoom.us/j/93388430638?pwd=b0…
Graphic titled "Animal welfare scientist' attitudes across species and industries An expert panel discussion". Details: February 7th, 2022 11:30am-1:30pm EST, Email qrausch@uoguelph.ca if you have questions. Panelists include: Wildlife Dr. Sara Dubois BC SPCA Companion Dr. Carly Moody UC Davis Laboratory Dr. Joanna Makowska University of British Columbia Agriculture Dr. Cassandra Tucker UC Davis Aquaculture Dr. Lynne Sneddon University of Gothenburg

ALT Graphic titled "Animal welfare scientist' attitudes across species and industries An expert panel discussion". Details: February 7th, 2022 11:30am-1:30pm EST, Email qrausch@uoguelph.ca if you have questions. Panelists include: Wildlife Dr. Sara Dubois BC SPCA Companion Dr. Carly Moody UC Davis Laboratory Dr. Joanna Makowska University of British Columbia Agriculture Dr. Cassandra Tucker UC Davis Aquaculture Dr. Lynne Sneddon University of Gothenburg

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Emily Miller-Cushon retweeted
UFVetMed@UFVetMed20 Dec 2021
A dairy calf nicknamed "Potato" is now a happy, growing heifer at the @UF_IFAS dairy farm, thanks to a creative solution devised by UF veterinarians to help heal her broken jaw: a cast-like device produced using 3D printing technology. She's doing great! bit.ly/32lq6r4
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Cow cookie decorating from the lab holiday party: some are works of art, some were done by a pink and sprinkles-loving 5-year-old, and one went off script.
Cookies decorated to look like cows, and one baby yoda

ALT Cookies decorated to look like cows, and one baby yoda

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Interested in dairy cattle feeding behavior? Our latest @jdairyscience paper suggests that previous diet and pushy friends both affect how heifers eat. Free access until Jan 6. @uf_ansci @UF_IFAS authors.elsevier.com/a/1e5Yu…
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What will @FARMProgram Animal Care prioritize in version 5? Join the virtual dairy industry town hall on Tue, Dec 14 at 1 pm EST: nationaldairyfarm.com/farm-a…
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