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Joseph McFadden is an Associate Professor of Dairy Cattle Biology in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), holding the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellowship and leading the Accelerating Livestock Innovations for Sustainability (ALIS) program.
His educational background includes:
- Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University (2012)
- Master of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2009)
- Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois (2005)
- Additional studies at Cornell University (2003)
Dr. McFadden's research pioneers sustainable dairy production through advanced investigations into ruminant energetics, nutrient utilization, and methane mitigation. His team operates state-of-the-art facilities including whole-animal respiration chambers and precision methane monitoring systems at the Cornell Dairy Research Center, focusing on defining energy conversion pathways and evaluating feed additives to reduce enteric emissions while maintaining lactation efficiency. He champions globally applicable solutions through international collaborations—particularly in India for cattle and buffalo systems—and emphasizes whole-animal physiology to ensure technological advancements benefit diverse production environments without compromising food security.
His scientific excellence is recognized by:
- Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award (2019)
- ADSA ASAS-ADSA Northeast Young Scientist Research Award (2018)
- ASAS-ADSA Outstanding Recent Alumni Award (2018)
- Virginia Tech Graduate Student Paper Contest First Place (2009)
- National Milk Producers Federation Award
As an educator, Dr. McFadden mentors students through ANSC 4990 (Undergraduate Research), ANSC 6220 (Graduate Research Updates), and ANSC 7900 (Thesis Research), while leading the ALIS initiative that bridges academic research with industry implementation. His laboratory infrastructure at the Cornell Dairy Research Center integrates gas exchange analysis and calorimetry to drive innovations in reducing dairy's environmental footprint, supported by his Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance fellowship.
