Scholars

Assistant Professor- Dairy Science

Positions:

Assistant professor, Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

overview

Dr. Paudyal's research interest focus on using herd and animal level data for decision making in dairy farms. His research utilizes innovative technologies to optimize production, health, and well-being of dairy cattle.

education and training

Ph.D. in Dairy Herd Health Management, Colorado State University - (Fort Collins, Colorado, United States) 2018
M.S. in Animal Health, West Texas A&M University - (Canyon, Texas, United States) 2015
B.V.S. in Veterinary Medicine, Tribhuvan University - (Kathmandu, Nepal) 2012

selected publications

Academic Articles32

Neupane, R., Aryal, A., Haeussermann, A., Hartung, E., Pinedo, P., & Paudyal, S. (2024). Evaluating machine learning algorithms to predict lameness in dairy cattle.. 19(7), e0301167-e0301167.
Paudyal, S., Maunsell, F., Melendez, P., & Pinedo, P. (2023). Milk component ratios for monitoring of health during early lactation of Holstein cows. Applied Animal Science. 39(4), 191-201.
Paudyal, S., Pieiro, J., & Papinchak, L. (2023). Associations of Eliminating Free-Stall Head Lock-Up during Transition Period with Milk Yield, Health, and Reproductive Performance in Multiparous Dairy Cows: A Case Report. 4(1), 215-221.
Papinchak, L., Paudyal, S., & Pineiro, J. (2022). Effects of prolonged lock-up time on milk production and health of dairy cattle.. Veterinary Quarterly. 42(1), 175-182.
Sah, N., Kafle, K., Paudyal, S., Wasti, S., & Sah, G. K. (2022). Animal Welfare Issues Associated with Rearing Dairy Calves in Nepalese Context. 4(2), 140-150.

Conference Papers8

Paudyal, S., Walker, W., Sean, K., Wiegert, J., Dunlap, K., & Donaldson, J. (2022). 386 Reflection on Reflections: How Students Experience Reflection Assignments?. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement_3), 189-190.
Paudyal, S., Cameron, W., Donaldson, J., & Zhao, Y. (2022). Evaluating Network Maps from Student Self-reflections During a Departmental Internship Program.. Journal of Animal Science. 100, 46-46.
Paudyal, S., & Pinedo, P. (2019). Activity before artificial insemination and conception in dairy cows in grazing and nongrazing conditions.. Journal of Dairy Science (JDS). 102, 113-113.
Paudyal, S., Solano, G., Melendez, P., Roman-Muniz, I., Callan, R., Maunsell, F., Velez, J., & Pinedo, P. (2019). Automated detection of lameness using activity monitoring. Journal of Dairy Science (JDS). 102, 413-413.
Paudyal, S., Solano, G., Melendez, P., Roman-Muniz, I., Callan, R., Maunsell, F., Velez, J., & Pinedo, P. (2019). Dynamics of activity around corrective and therapeutic hoof trimming. Journal of Dairy Science (JDS). 102, 413-414.
Solano, G., Manriquez, D., Keiko-Hatamoto, L., Paudyal, S., Velasquez-Munoz, A., Velez, J., ... Pinedo, P. (2019). Effect of a non-specific immune stimulant on white blood cell counts around parturition. Journal of Dairy Science (JDS). 102, 285-285.
Manriquez, D., Zuniga, S., Solano, G., Paudyal, S., & Pinedo, P. (2019). Effect of pre-milking waiting time on the activity behavior of dairy cows.. Journal of Dairy Science (JDS). 102, 92-92.
Pinedo, P., Manriquez, D., Solano, G., Paudyal, S., Velasquez, A., & Velez, J. (2019). Effect of pulsed alternating wavelengths on melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin concentrations in Holstein heifers.. Journal of Dairy Science (JDS). 102, 179-179.