Mutian Niu
Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Data Analytics, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Education:
BS (Animal Science)
China Agriculture University, 2011.
MS (Animal Science)
Penn State University, 2013.
MS (Statistics)
University of California-Davis, 2015.
PhD (Animal Biology)
University of California-Davis, 2017.
Permanent linkBS (Animal Science)
China Agriculture University, 2011.
MS (Animal Science)
Penn State University, 2013.
MS (Statistics)
University of California-Davis, 2015.
PhD (Animal Biology)
University of California-Davis, 2017.
Description of Research Expertise
Integration of dairy farming data; development of statistical models and machine learning algorithms with focuses on three main areas 1) underlying mechanisms of nutrient partitioning, and improving nutrient utilization efficiency and income-over-feed cost, 2) sustainable agriculture, in particular quantitative aspects of animal production in relation to environmental sustainability, and 3) improving herd management efficiency, animal health and well-being.Selected Publications
van Lingen, H. J., Niu, M. T., Kebreab, E., Valadares, S. C., Rooke, J. A., Duthie, C. A., Schwarm, A., Kreuzer, M., Hynd, P. I., Caetano, M., Eugene, M., Martin, C., McGee, M., O'Kiely, P., Hunerberg, M., McAllister, T. A., Berchielli, T. T., Messana, J. D., Peiren, N., Chaves, A. V., Charmley, E., Cole, N. A., Hales, K. E., Lee, S. S., Berndt, A., Reynolds, C. K., Crompton, L. A., Bayat, A. R., Yanez-Ruiz, D. R., Yu, Z. T., Bannink, A., Dijkstra, J., Casper, D. P., Hristov, A. N.: Prediction of enteric methane production, yield and intensity of beef cattle using an intercontinental database. Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment 283, 2019.Biswas, S., Niu, M., Pandey, P., Appuhamy, Jadrn, Leytem, A. B., Kebreab, E., Dungan, R. S.: Effect of Dairy Manure Storage Conditions on the Survival of E-coli O157:H7 and Listeria. Journal of Environmental Quality 47(1): 185-189, 2018.
Niu, M., Kebreab, E., Hristov, A. N., Oh, J., Arndt, C., Bannink, A., Bayat, A. R., Brito, A. F., Boland, T., Casper, D., Crompton, L. A., Dijkstra, J., Eugene, M. A., Garnsworthy, P. C., Haque, M. N., Hellwing, A. L. F., Huhtanen, P., Kreuzer, M., Kuhla, B., Lund, P., Madsen, J., Martin, C., McClelland, S. C., McGee, M., Moate, P. J., Muetzel, S., Munoz, C., O'Kiely, P., Peiren, N., Reynolds, C. K., Schwarm, A., Shingfield, K. J., Storlien, T. M., Weisbjerg, M. R., Yanez-Ruiz, D. R., Yu, Z. T.: Prediction of enteric methane production, yield, and intensity in dairy cattle using an intercontinental database. Global Change Biology 24(8): 3368-3389, 2018.
Niu, M., Harvatine, K. J.: The effects of feeding a partial mixed ration plus a top-dress before feeding on milk production and the daily rhythm of feed intake and plasma hormones and metabolites in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 101(1): 164-171, 2018.
Niu, M., Harvatine, K. J.: &ITShort communication&IT: The effects of morning compared with evening feed delivery in lactating dairy cows during the summer. Journal of Dairy Science 101(1): 396-400, 2018.
Hristov, A. N., Kebreab, E., Niu, M., Oh, J., Bannink, A., Bayat, A. R., Boland, T. M., Brito, A. F., Casper, D. P., Crompton, L. A., Dijkstra, J., Eugene, M., Garnsworthy, P. C., Haque, N., Hellwing, A. L. F., Huhtanen, P., Kreuzer, M., Kuhla, B., Lund, P., Madsen, J., Martin, C., Moate, P. J., Muetzel, S., Munoz, C., Peiren, N., Powell, J. M., Reynolds, C. K., Schwarm, A., Shingfield, K. J., Storlien, T. M., Weisbjerg, M. R., Yanez-Ruiz, D. R., Yu, Z.: Symposium review: Uncertainties in enteric methane inventories, measurement techniques, and prediction models. Journal of Dairy Science 101(7): 6655-6674, 2018.
Niu, M., Appuhamy, Jadrn, Dungan, R. S., Kebreab, E., Leytem, A. B.: Effects of diet and manure storage method on carbon and nitrogen dynamics during storage and plant nitrogen uptake. Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment 250: 51-58, 2017.
Ying, Y., Niu, M., Clarke, A. R., Harvatine, K. J.: Short communication: Effect of a citrus extract in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 100(7): 5468-5471, 2017.
Tewoldebrhan, T. A., Appuhamy, Jadrn, Lee, J. J., Niu, M., Seo, S., Jeong, S., Kebreab, E.: Exogenous beta-mannanase improves feed conversion efficiency and reduces somatic cell count in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 100(1): 244-252, 2017.
Niu, M., Ying, Y., Bartell, P. A., Harvatine, K. J.: The effects of feeding rations that differ in fiber and fermentable starch within a day on milk production and the daily rhythm of feed intake and plasma hormones and metabolites in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 100(1): 187-198, 2017.
Niu, M., Appuhamy, Jadrn, Leytem, A. B., Dungan, R. S., Kebreab, E.: Effect of dietary crude protein and forage contents on enteric methane emissions and nitrogen excretion from dairy cows simultaneously. Animal Production Science 56(2-3): 312-321, 2016.
Biswas, S., Niu, M., Appuhamy, Jadrn, Leytem, A. B., Dungan, R. S., Kebreab, E., Pandey, P.: Impacts of dietary forage and crude protein levels on the shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria in dairy cattle feces. Livestock Science 194: 17-22, 2016.
Niu, M., Ying, Y., Bartell, P. A., Harvatine, K. J.: The effects of feeding time on milk production, total-tract digestibility, and daily rhythms of feeding behavior and plasma metabolites and hormones in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 97(12): 7764-7776, 2014.