“Amaranth: a potentially invasive weed in Northern California Rice Fields” (2014-present)
As a graduate student at California State University, Chico my research in intended to align with the university mission and serve the Northern region of California. I am going to be studying the potential invasiveness of seven species of Amaranth in rice farms. The University of California has published comprehensive data that is focused on six species of that have been identified in California. These species include [email protected] spa. (pigweed), Amaranthus palmeri S. (carelessweed), Amaranthus hybrids L (slender pigweed), Amaranthus deflexus (low amaranth), Amaranthus retroflexus (Redroot pigweed), Amaranthus albus (Tumble pigweed). Because Amaranth has invaded and threatened natural and agronomic ecosystems in many other parts of the United States it is worthwhile to study the potential establishment and invasion of selected species of Amaranth in California Rice fields. (Advisor Dr. Chris Ivey)
“Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plan (HACCP) for CSU Chico Organic Dairy” (May 2014)
The purpose of this project was to create a food safety plan for the CSU Chico Organic Dairy. The plan lays out every protocol that needs to be followed at each stage of the dairy production process. This plan aims to increase safety for consumers and the integrity of CSU Chico’s dairy products. (Advisor Dr. Stephen Doyle)
“Effect of yeast meal on growth and carcass characteristics in growing lambs” (2014)
The objective of this study was to test the effect that varying feed rations have on livestock growth. In this specific study we randomly split a homogenous herd of sheep into two groups. The control group was fed a diet of strictly grain and the treatment group was fed a diet with grain and yeast. The weights were taken throughout the study and average daily and overall gain were calculated for each group. Post-harvest, the carcass characteristics were measured and averaged as well. The data was all analyzed using an ANOVA. The results supported the hypothesis that grain diets that included yeast increased the average daily gain, total gain and carcass quality in growing lambs. (Advisor Dr. Celina Phillips)
“Effect of soybean meal on growth and carcass characteristics in growing swine” (2013)
The objective of this study was to test the effect that varying feed rations have on livestock growth. In this specific study we randomly split a homogenous herd of juvenile swine were split into two groups. The control group was fed a diet of strictly grain and the treatment group was fed a diet with grain and soybean. The weights were taken throughout the study and average daily and overall gain were calculated for each group. Post-harvest, the carcass characteristics were measured and averaged as well. The data was all analyzed using an ANOVA. The results supported the hypothesis that grain diets that included soybean increased the average daily gain, total gain and carcass quality in market swine. (Advisor Dr. Stephen Doyle)
“Effect of almond hull diet on growth and carcass characteristics in growing lambs” (2013)
The objective of this study was to test the effect that varying feed rations have on livestock growth. In this specific study we randomly split a homogenous herd of sheep into two groups. The control group was fed a diet of strictly grain and the treatment group was fed a diet with grain and almond hulls. The weights were taken throughout the study and average daily and overall gain were calculated for each group. Post-harvest, the carcass characteristics were measured and averaged as well. The data was all analyzed using an ANOVA. The results supported the hypothesis that grain diets that included yeast increased the average daily gain, total gain and carcass quality in growing lambs. (Advisor Dr. Celina Phillips)
As a graduate student at California State University, Chico my research in intended to align with the university mission and serve the Northern region of California. I am going to be studying the potential invasiveness of seven species of Amaranth in rice farms. The University of California has published comprehensive data that is focused on six species of that have been identified in California. These species include [email protected] spa. (pigweed), Amaranthus palmeri S. (carelessweed), Amaranthus hybrids L (slender pigweed), Amaranthus deflexus (low amaranth), Amaranthus retroflexus (Redroot pigweed), Amaranthus albus (Tumble pigweed). Because Amaranth has invaded and threatened natural and agronomic ecosystems in many other parts of the United States it is worthwhile to study the potential establishment and invasion of selected species of Amaranth in California Rice fields. (Advisor Dr. Chris Ivey)
“Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plan (HACCP) for CSU Chico Organic Dairy” (May 2014)
The purpose of this project was to create a food safety plan for the CSU Chico Organic Dairy. The plan lays out every protocol that needs to be followed at each stage of the dairy production process. This plan aims to increase safety for consumers and the integrity of CSU Chico’s dairy products. (Advisor Dr. Stephen Doyle)
“Effect of yeast meal on growth and carcass characteristics in growing lambs” (2014)
The objective of this study was to test the effect that varying feed rations have on livestock growth. In this specific study we randomly split a homogenous herd of sheep into two groups. The control group was fed a diet of strictly grain and the treatment group was fed a diet with grain and yeast. The weights were taken throughout the study and average daily and overall gain were calculated for each group. Post-harvest, the carcass characteristics were measured and averaged as well. The data was all analyzed using an ANOVA. The results supported the hypothesis that grain diets that included yeast increased the average daily gain, total gain and carcass quality in growing lambs. (Advisor Dr. Celina Phillips)
“Effect of soybean meal on growth and carcass characteristics in growing swine” (2013)
The objective of this study was to test the effect that varying feed rations have on livestock growth. In this specific study we randomly split a homogenous herd of juvenile swine were split into two groups. The control group was fed a diet of strictly grain and the treatment group was fed a diet with grain and soybean. The weights were taken throughout the study and average daily and overall gain were calculated for each group. Post-harvest, the carcass characteristics were measured and averaged as well. The data was all analyzed using an ANOVA. The results supported the hypothesis that grain diets that included soybean increased the average daily gain, total gain and carcass quality in market swine. (Advisor Dr. Stephen Doyle)
“Effect of almond hull diet on growth and carcass characteristics in growing lambs” (2013)
The objective of this study was to test the effect that varying feed rations have on livestock growth. In this specific study we randomly split a homogenous herd of sheep into two groups. The control group was fed a diet of strictly grain and the treatment group was fed a diet with grain and almond hulls. The weights were taken throughout the study and average daily and overall gain were calculated for each group. Post-harvest, the carcass characteristics were measured and averaged as well. The data was all analyzed using an ANOVA. The results supported the hypothesis that grain diets that included yeast increased the average daily gain, total gain and carcass quality in growing lambs. (Advisor Dr. Celina Phillips)