Jeffrey Bewley, Ph.D.

Assistant Extension Professor, Dairy Systems Management and Dairy Decision Making
Department of Animal Sciences
University of Kentucky
407 W.P. Garrigus Building
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
Phone (859) 257-7543
FAX:  (859) 257-7537
E-mail:  jbewley@email.uky.edu

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Purdue University, 2005-2008, Dairy Systems Management
Ph.D. Dissertation: Automated body condition scoring of dairy cattle: technical and economic feasibility
Major Professor: Dr. Michael M. Schutz

M.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998-2000, Dairy Systems Management
M.S. Thesis: The 1999 Wisconsin dairy modernization project
Major Professor: Dr. Roger W. Palmer

B.S. University of Kentucky, 1994-1998, Animal Sciences (Dairy Option)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2008-present, Assistant Professor, Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky
• 2005-2008, Graduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences, Purdue University
• 2006, Visiting Researcher, Ice Robotics, Ltd., Roslin, Scotland, United Kingdom
• 2003-2004, Dairy Technical Services Manager, PerforMix Nutrition Systems, Nampa, ID
• 2000-2002, Director of Student Relations, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
• 1998-2000, Graduate Research Assistant, Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 1989-1998, Milkhand/Record Keeper, Skees and Flowers Dairy, Rineyville, KY

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

• Economics of dairy farm decisions
• Dairy farm simulation
• Technology transfer
• Precision dairy farming
• Herd management science
• Records management and benchmarking
• Systems troubleshooting
• Strategic dairy business management
• Total quality management
• Facility modernization
• Human resources management
• Milk quality
• Dairy cow comfort/well-being

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Bewley, J., R.W. Palmer, and D.B. Jackson-Smith. 2001. An overview of experiences of Wisconsin dairy farmers who modernized their operations. J. Dairy Sci. 84:717-729.

Bewley, J., R.W. Palmer, and D.B. Jackson-Smith. 2001. A comparison of free-stall barns used by modernized dairies. J. Dairy Sci. 84:528-541.

Bewley, J., R.W. Palmer, and D.B. Jackson-Smith. 2001. Modeling milk production and labor efficiency in modernized Wisconsin herds. J. Dairy Sci. 84:705-716.

Wagner, A., R.W. Palmer, J. Bewley, and D.B. Jackson-Smith. 2001. Producer satisfaction, efficiency, and investment cost factors of different milking systems. J. Dairy Sci. 84:1890-1898.

ABSTRACTS

Bewley, J.M., M.E. Einstein, M.W. Grott, and M.M. Schutz. 2008. Description of factors influencing reticular temperatures in lactating dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.

Bewley, J.M. M.D. Boehlje, A.W. Gray, H. Hogeveen, S.D. Eicher, and M.M. Schutz. 2008. A stochastic simulation model for assessment of investments in Precision Dairy Farming technologies: model enhancements and utility demonstration. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.

Bewley, J.M. M.D. Boehlje, A.W. Gray, H. Hogeveen, S.D. Eicher, and M.M. Schutz. 2008. Assessing the potential value of automated body condition scoring using stochastic simulation. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.

Schutz, M.M., J.M. Bewley, and H.D. Norman. 2008. Derivation of factors to estimate daily yield from single milkings for Holsteins milked two or three times daily. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.

Bewley, J. M., A. M. Peacock, O. Lewis, M. P. Coffey, D. J. Roberts, and M. M. Schutz. 2007. Estimation of body condition score in dairy cattle using digital images. Page 197 in Book of Abstracts of the 58th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production. Vol. 13. Y. van der Honing, ed. Wageningen Academic Publishers, Dublin, Ireland.

Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, L. Munksgaard, C. Drummond, J.Hockin, B.Scott, and M.M. Schutz.
2007. Changes in lying behavior of lactating dairy cows associated with body condition score and milk yield. Abstract 549. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.

Bewley, J.M., D.C. Batson, M.W. Grott, and M.M. Schutz. 2007. The impact of intake water temperatures on reticular temperatures of lactating dairy cows. Abstract T285. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.

Bewley, J.M., R.E. Boyce, D.J. Roberts, M.P. Coffey, A. Bagnall, and M.M. Schutz. 2007. A comparison of visual and palpation-based body condition scoring systems. Abstract W250. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.

Bewley, J.M., D.C. Batson, and M.M. Schutz. 2006. Description and Summarization of Reticular Core-Body Temperatures Obtained from an Automatic Temperature Recording System. Abstract W173. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

Bewley, J.M., M.D. Boehlje, A.W. Gray, S.J. Kenyon, S.D. Eicher, and M.M. Schutz. 2006. Development of a Stochastic Simulation Model to Assess the Potential Economic Benefits Associated with Investments in Precision Dairy Farming Technologies. Abstract 363. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

Bewley, J., R.W. Palmer, D.B. Jackson-Smith, and D.E. Hemken. 2000. A comparison of freestall barns used by modernized Wisconsin dairy farms. Abstract 980. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

Bewley, J., R.W. Palmer, D.B. Jackson-Smith, and D.E. Hemken. 2000. Dairy farm modernization in Wisconsin. Abstract 337. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

Bewley, J.M. 1998. Controlling Johne’s Disease in dairy cattle. Abstract SAD2. American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

POPULAR PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Bewley, J.M. 2006. Animal welfare: not “us versus them.” The Progressive Dairyman (July):50-51.

Bewley, J.M. 2006. Animal welfare: where is the dairy industry? The Progressive Dairyman (June): 60-61.

Bewley, J.M. 2006. Automatic temperature monitoring: What are the potential benefits? The Progressive Dairyman (February): 54-55.

Bewley, J.M. 2006. The meeting within the meeting. The Animal Science Monitor (January).

Bewley, J.M. 2005. Family farms come in all sizes. Hoard’s Dairyman (July 1, 2005):486.

Bewley, J.M. 2004. I don’t have time to keep records. The Progressive Dairyman (November): 20-22.

Bewley, J.M. 2004. Animal welfare audits are upon us. The Progressive Dairyman (October, Northwest insert): 20-22.

Bewley, J.M. 2004. Are you part of a dysfunctional team? The Progressive Dairyman (August, Northwest insert): 44-45.

Bewley, J.M. 2004. Beyond the show-ring: opportunities for dairy youth. Hoard’s Dairyman (July 1, 2004):450.

Bewley, J.M. 2004. Defining sorting behavior in lactating cattle. The Progressive Dairyman (July, Northwest insert): 32-33.

Bewley, J.M. 2004. ISO and HACCP: Tools to help manage your dairy business. The Progressive Dairyman (June): 10-12.

Bewley, J.M. 2004. Should feed efficiency be used in dairy benchmarking? The Progressive Dairyman (April): 10-11.

Palmer, R.W. and J.M. Bewley. 2001. Expansion experiences shared: Producers share expansion lessons learned. Hoard’s Dairyman. (May 25, 2001):369.

Palmer, R.W. and J.M. Bewley. 2001. Expansion experiences shared: How much more labor did big herds hire? Hoard’s Dairyman. (May 10, 2001):329.

Palmer, R.W. and J.M. Bewley. 2001. Expansion experiences shared: Cow handling had to change in these growing dairies. Hoard’s Dairyman (April 25, 2001):301.

Palmer, R.W. and J.M. Bewley. 2001. Expansion experiences shared: Here’s the “bells and whistles they added to their barns.” Hoard’s Dairyman (April 10, 2001):257.

Palmer, R.W. and J.M. Bewley. 2001. Expansion experiences shared: Facility design greatly affected costs. Hoard’s Dairyman (March 25, 2001):204.

Palmer, R.W. and J.M. Bewley. 2001. Expansion experiences shared: How expansion changed their dairies. Hoard’s Dairyman (March 10, 2001): 169.