Kristan Foster Reed

Kristan Foster Reed is an Assistant Professor of Animal Science at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His expertise centers on animal nutrition systems modeling, environmental impacts of dairy production, and ruminant protein nutrition. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis (2016) and a BS from Cornell University (2007).

Reed's research focuses on improving nitrogen use efficiency in dairy systems, quantifying environmental impacts, and developing decision tools that account for uncertainty. His work integrates metabolic modeling with farm-scale systems approaches to address challenges like methane emissions and nutrient management. Recent projects include evaluating methane reduction strategies using climate-controlled respiration stalls and modeling dairy cow metabolism under varying dietary inputs.

Key research themes include optimizing nutrient cycling, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, and enhancing dairy production sustainability. His publications emphasize methodological advancements in Bayesian modeling and interdisciplinary solutions for agroecosystem challenges.

Reed collaborates with industry partners and governmental agencies to translate research into practical tools for farmers. His work has been highlighted in Cornell news for innovations in methane measurement and dairy systems sustainability.