Elizabeth McGuire’s journey might seem unconventional, but for her, it’s been a natural evolution. With deep roots in rural Wisconsin and a lifelong connection to agriculture, McGuire has always been drawn to the rhythm of farm life and the well-being of animals. Now pursuing her master’s degree in dairy science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she’s bringing together her background in education, her love for cows and a fascination with agricultural technology to address a critical question in the industry -- Can robotic milking systems be used to improve the dry-off process for dairy cows?
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Elizabeth McGuire speaks at the Nov. 20, 2024, Dairy Summit event hosted by UW-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.
Elizabeth McGuire presents a poster at the Wisconsin State Capitol March 26, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Elizabeth McGuire walks the freestall barn at UW–Platteville’s Pioneer Farm, which was the data collection site for her research using robotic milking systems to examine cow-driven dry-off.
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