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California Dairy Research Foundation

Dairy research is essential to the continued innovation of California’s thriving dairy industry.

For more than 30 years, CDRF has supported the California dairy industry through relevant and emergent research, producer education and outreach. CDRF is primarily funded by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), which receives check-off dollars from California dairy producers.

CDRF collaborates and partners with other dairy industry organizations to best support the California dairy industry. CDRF seeks project co-funding wherever applicable to maximize funding and research investment opportunities.

DAIRY CARES COMMUNICATIONS AND CDQAP SUPPORT

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Project Lead: Michael Boccadoro, Dairy Cares KEY TAKE-A-WAYS • Dairy Cares continued its commitment to supporting science-backed communication about sustainability and showcasing the California dairy industry’s global leadership. • Outreach activities included...
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OPTIMUM DAIRY METHANE REDUCTION PATHWAYS

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Researchers: Dr. Ermias Kebreab, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, and Dr. Daniel Sumner, UC Davis KEY TAKE-A-WAYS • California Senate Bill 1383 requires a 40% reduction in methane emissions from the livestock sector below 2013 levels by 2030. Analysis shows continued...
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INNOVATIVE DAIRY-BASED EMULSIONS SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED NUTRIENT DELIVERY

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Researchers: Dr. Vincent Yeung, Cal Poly SLO and Dr. Haotian Zheng, North Carolina State University KEY TAKE-A-WAYS • Natural dairy ingredients derived from whey proteins can be used to replace synthetic emulsifiers in foods and beverages. These newly developed...
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MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATES AS EMULSIFIERS IN CLEAN LABEL ICE CREAM

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Researcher: Dr. Vincent Yeung, Cal Poly SLO KEY TAKE-A-WAYS • Milk protein concentrates (MPC) and reduced calcium MPC (RCMPC) are natural emulsifiers derived from milk protein powders that could improve a food’s texture, increase its protein content, and be used in...
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FEED INDUSTRY FELLOWSHIP WITH A FOCUS ON DAIRY FEEDING SYSTEMS

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Researcher: Dr. Heidi Rossow, UC Davis KEY TAKE-A-WAYS • The 2021 Feed Industry Fellowship supported two graduate students while they conducted on-farm research projects and completed industry internships in dairy nutrition and feed management. • Fellows communicated...
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Nutrition & Health, Product Innovation

Promote the health and nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products.

Dairy Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

Ensure dairy products are safe and maintain quality throughout the value chain.

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Environmental Management, Educations, and Industry Outreach

Promote and protect California dairy industry values and integrity.

The California Milk Advisory Board is the major sponsor of the California Dairy Research Foundation