Dr. Kristen Edwards
Research Overview
Dr. Kristen Edwards conducts research to improve the health, welfare, and productivity of calves in dairy, beef, and dairy-beef production systems. Her work focuses on identifying practical, data-driven strategies through nutrition, management practices, and emerging technologies to prevent disease, enhance calf survivability, and support sustainable food animal production.
Research Keywords
Calf health | Dairy production | Beef production | Disease mitigation | Nutrition management | Animal welfare | Sustainable livestock systems | Emerging technologies | Farm-level interventions | Preweaning and peri-weaning management
Dr. Edwards's Projects
A Framework for Comprehensive Dairy Calf Health Investigations
This project develops a systematic framework for veterinarians to assess and improve dairy calf health, addressing critical control points, nutrition, colostrum management, housing, and hygiene. By monitoring key performance indicators and using data-driven insights, it aims to reduce preweaning disease and mortality while enhancing calf growth and long-term productivity.