I had the great opportunity to present my research at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) 2025 Annual Meeting, held from July 6 to 10 in Hollywood, Florida, USA. The title of my presentation was:“Determination of Optimal Sample Size for Understanding the Distribution of Fecal Starch in a Fattening Cattle Herd Using Numerical Simulations.” […]
Following the ADSA 2025 Annual Meeting, I had the opportunity to visit the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where I was warmly welcomed by Dr. Harmon and Dr. Trotta. They kindly guided me through their laboratories and research farm, even while in the midst of preparations for relocating to a new research facility next year. […]
2I attended and presented my research at the ADSA 2025 Annual Meeting (American Dairy Science Association), held from June 22 to 25, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Although I was the only participant from Mie University, I had the valuable opportunity to connect and spend time with faculty and students from the University of Guelph […]
From February 2 to 15, 2025, I had the opportunity to visit Dr.Hector’s laboratory at South Dakota State University (SDSU) to observe their research activities. Dr.Hector’s lab is dedicated to developing sustainable management technologies in the livestock sector, conducting highly intriguing research. At a bison ranch, I observed the use of GreenFeed for feeding and […]
From November 13 to 15, 2024, I participated and presented at the Near-Infrared Forum held at the University of Tokyo (近赤外研究会). The forum was attended by numerous industry professionals, providing valuable insights into the practical applications of near-infrared light. I was also invited to a networking event, where I engaged in lively discussions and explored […]
I presented at the Japanese Society of Animal Science, held from September 16 to 20, 2024. The title of my presentation was “Prediction of Fecal Starch Content in Fattening Cattle Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Machine Learning.”日本畜産学会第132回大会 | Confit (atlas.jp) During the conference, there were various opportunities to connect with others, such as a networking event […]
From July 21 to July 25, 2024, I attended an international conference held in Calgary, Canada（Abstract and Program Information (asas.org)）. Each day was filled with valuable and enriching experiences. I had the opportunity to learn about various livestock research from around the world and engage in fruitful discussions. As the only oral presenter from Japan, […]
On Wednesday, February 7, I visited Yokkaichi Agricultural High School, where I gave a talk to first-year students about my university studies and ongoing research. The students took notes and listened intently to my talk, which was given in a very pleasant atmosphere. I was happy to receive questions and answer them during the Q&A […]
I introduced my research at the Mie University Academic Fair on Saturday, November 23. The event was attended by a wide range of students from high school to university students. I received sharp questions from the audience, and it was a very valuable experience for me. You can see a detailed view of the venue […]
The 131st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Animal Science was held at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Hokkaido, Japan, with the following presentations. Masaya M, Yoshimasa N, Makoto K, “Sample size study of starch content in cattle feces following a non-normal distribution using Monte Carlo method,” The 131th Annual Meeting […]