Cattle Feed Efficiency Data Technician Development Program

牛饲料效率数据技术员开发计划

• 批准号: 1104212
• 负责人: Marcy Ward
• 金额: $ 9.6万
• 依托单位: Colby Community College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2011-10-01 至 2013-09-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1104212&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Cattle; Feed; Efficiency; Data; Technician

The project is designed to develop a training program for the growing field of electronic data application in the U.S. beef industry. Colby Community College, located in Northwest Kansas, is at the center of this large industry. The project is the first of its kind, attracting more students to this rural community. Graduates of the program are certified as Feed Efficiency Data technicians. Specifically, students are trained on how to use and maintain the GrowSafe® Feed Intake and Behavior Monitoring Systems (GrowSafe Systems Ltd.). These systems measure efficiency based on how well cattle convert feed to pounds of gain through digital monitoring. Beyond the training component, students understand the basic principles of research. Students are involved in conducting studies that demonstrate intake, behavior, and genetic parameters in cattle.The global impacts of increased population and energy demand have forced livestock producers to become more efficient. The project offers valuable applied research for producers to help improve efficiency of their operations. More importantly, students understand the impact of genetic selection on efficiency. This unique opportunity will help them, as future technicians or beef producers. There is a wide range of employment opportunities for graduates. The GrowSafe® Company is growing, with systems in both research and production settings around the world. The project introduces students to applied research, allows them interaction with industry personnel, and helps them graduate with skills unique and valuable to the beef industry as a whole.

该项目旨在为美国牛肉行业日益增长的电子数据应用领域开发一个培训计划。位于堪萨斯西北部的科尔比社区学院是这个大产业的中心。该项目是同类项目中的第一个，吸引了更多的学生来到这个农村社区。该计划的毕业生被认证为饲料效率数据技术人员。具体而言，学生接受如何使用和维护GrowSafe®饲料摄入量和行为监测系统（GrowSafe Systems Ltd.）的培训。这些系统通过数字监控，根据牛将饲料转化为体重的情况来衡量效率。除了培训部分之外，学生还了解研究的基本原则。学生们参与进行研究，证明牛的摄入量，行为和遗传参数。人口和能源需求增加的全球影响迫使畜牧业生产者提高效率。该项目为生产商提供了宝贵的应用研究，以帮助提高其运营效率。更重要的是，学生们理解了基因选择对效率的影响。这个独特的机会将帮助他们成为未来的技术人员或牛肉生产商。毕业生有广泛的就业机会。GrowSafe®公司正在不断发展壮大，在世界各地的研究和生产环境中都拥有系统。该项目向学生介绍应用研究，使他们能够与行业人员互动，并帮助他们毕业时掌握对整个牛肉行业独特而有价值的技能。