Education
- Ph.D. -
Animal Science - Ruminant Nutrition, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg (1985)
- M.S. - Animal Science - Ruminant Nutrition, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg (1982)
- B.S. - Animal Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1978)
- College Diploma - Agricultural Marketing and Business Administration, Harper Adams University College,
Newport, England (1970)
- National Diploma - Agriculture with Distinction in Animal Husbandry,Harper Adams University College, Newport, England (1969)
Research
Activities and Interests
Nutrition, health, and management of calves to be used for dairy heifer replacements or dairy-beef production; nutrition, growth, development and economics of raising dairy heifers. Inter-relationships of nutrition, physiology, metabolism, and genetics in dairy cattle; production systems for raising Holstein beef calves and dairy heifers (confinement vs grazing); forage utilization (pasture and confinement) and mineral metabolism by ruminants; feeding by-product feeds and feed additives to ruminants; dairy herd health and nutrition; whole farm nutrient balance on livestock farms.
Teaching
Responsibilities
Classroom
teaching upon request.
Extension/Outreach
Programs
- Dairy Extension Team
- Beef Cattle Center Education Team
- North Central Dairy Heifer Growers Association Educational Program Network
- Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association National Conferences
- Dairy Profitability and Enhancement Program (DPEP)
- Minnesota Nutrition Conference
Awards
- Cady Distinguished Service Award, PDHGA, March 2006
- Midwest Dairy Association Outstanding Service Award – Waseca County, 2005
- Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association Recognition Awards - Local Conference Chair, 1999; Conference Chair, 2003; Conference Co-chair, 2006
- Outstanding Service and Leadership Awards, Minnesota Forage and Grassland Council, 1995-1996
- Outstanding Service to 4-H, Waseca County, 1994
- Appreciation Award for excellence in livestock production and contributions to applied coursework, University of Minnesota, Waseca, 1991
- Pre-Occupational Program Student Training Appreciation Award, University of Minnesota, Waseca, 1988
Professional Membership and Activities
- American Society of Animal Science
- American Dairy Science Association
- American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
- Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association (renamed Dairy Calf and Heifer Association in 2007) - Member, 1999-present; National Conference Program Committee, 1999 to present; Local Chair, 1999; Vice-chair, 2002; Chair, 2003; Co-chair, 2006 and 2008; North Central Regional Workshops Planning Committee, 1999-present
- Regional Project W-173 – Stress Factors of Farm Animals and Their Effects on Performance – Member (2006)
- Regional Dairy Management Project NC-1119 (revised as NC-1042 October 2007) - Member, 1992-present; Secretary, 1995; Chair, 1996; Project Re-write Committee, 1996-1997, 2001, 2007; Co-chair, 2001
- ADSA National Meetings Growth and Development Symposium Committee, 2005-200; Chair, 2007
- Editorial Board - Journal of International Agriculture, 2006-present
- Ad Hoc Reviewer - Journal of Dairy Science, Journal of Animal Science, Scientia Agricola (Brazil), Journal of International Agriculture, 1998-present; USDA Agricultural Systems Competitive Grants, 2002
- Minnesota Forage and Grassland Council, President, 1995-1996; Awards Committee, 1985-1997
Links
Academic
sites for dairy science, nutrient management, and/or youngstock
information
Publications (2005-2009)
- Refereed Articles -
Raeth-Knight, M., H. Chester-Jones, S. Hayes, J. Linn, R. Larson, D. Ziegler, B. Ziegler, and N. Broadwater. 2009. Impact of conventional or intensive milk replacer programs on Holstein heifer performance through six months of age and during first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 799-809.
Chester-Jones, H. and S.G. Velleman. 2008. Growth and development symposium: Transcriptional factors and cell mechanisms for regulation of growth and development with application to animal agriculture. J. Anim. Sci. 86:E205-E206.
Schlusser, J., L.A. Baker, and H. Chester-Jones. 2007. Whole-system phosphorus balance as a practical tool for lake management. J. Ecological Engineering 29:294-304.
Swan, H., S. Godden, R. Bey, S. Wells, J. Fetrow, and H. Chester-Jones. 2007. Passive transfer of immunoglobulin G and preweaning health in Holstein calves fed a commercial colostrum replacer. J. Dairy Sci. 90:3857-3866.
Weber, W.J., C.R. Wallace, L.B. Hansen, H. Chester-Jones, and B.A. Crooker. 2007. Effects of selection for milk yield on somatotropin, insulin-like growth factor-1 and placental lactogen in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90:3314-3325.
Godden, S., S. McMartin, J. Feirtag, J. Stabel, R. Bey, S. Goyal, L. Metzger, J. Fetrow, S. Wells, and H. Chester-Jones. 2006. Heat treatment of bovine colostrum II: Effects of heat duration on pathogen viability and immunoglobulin G. J. Dairy Sci. 89:3476-3483.
McMartin, S., S. Godden, L. Metzger, J. Feirtag, R. Bey, J. Stabel, S. Goyal, J. Fetrow, S. Wells, and H. Chester-Jones. 2006. Heat treatment of bovine colostrum I: Effects of temperature on viscosity and immunoglobulin G level. J. Dairy Sci. 89:2110-2118.
Dahlen, C.R., C.M. Zehnder, K.A. Hachmeister, M.E. Dikeman, A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb, L.R. Miller, and H. Chester-Jones. 2005. Effects of including malting industry byproducts in feedlot diets on performance and beef quality. The Prof. Anim. Sci. J. 21 (Vol. 1):22-39.
Kay, J. H., W. J. Weber, C. E. Moore, D. E. Bauman, L. B. Hansen, H. Chester-Jones, B. A. Crooker, and L. H. Baumgard. 2005. Effects of week of lactation and genetic selection for milk yield on milk fatty acid composition in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88:3886-3893.
Rudstrom, M., H. Chester-Jones, R. Imdieke, D. Johnson, M. Reese, and A. Singh. 2005. Comparison of economic and animal performance of dairy heifers in feedlot and pasture-based systems. The Prof. Anim. Sci. J. 21 (Vol.1):38-44.
Weber, W.J., L.H. Baumgard, G.W. Kazmer, S.A. Zinn, L.B. Hansen, H. Chester-Jones, and B.A. Crooker, 2005. Growth hormone response to growth hormone releasing hormone in calves that differ in genetic merit for milk yield. J. Dairy Sci. 88:1723-1731.
- Invited Papers, Conference Proceedings, Research Reports -
Chester-Jones, H. 2008. Variation in calf growth at the Southern Research and Outreach Centet. Proc. 69th MN Nutrition Conf., Owatonna, MN. Sep. 16-17. University of MN Extension and Dept. of Animal Science, St. Paul, MN. p. 32.
Chester-Jones, H., D.M. Ziegler, R. Larson, B. Ziegler, C. Soderholm, S. Hayes, J.G. Linn, M. Raeth-Knight, G. Golombeski, and N. Broadwater. 2008. Applied calf research from birth to six months. Proc. Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conf, Dubuque, IA. Jun. 11-12. Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Extension Services. pp. 106-112.
Chester-Jones, H. 2007. Calves tell us that all starters are not created equal. Proc. 11th Annual Dairy Calf and Heifer Conference Pre-Conference Calf Seminar, Burlington, VT. Mar. 20. pp. 63-80.
Chester-Jones, H. 2007. Feeding strategies to raise healthy calves to 60 days of age. University of MN Dairy Days, Holiday Inn, New Ulm, MN. Jan. 5.
Chester-Jones, H. 2007. Feeding strategies to raise healthy calves to 60 days of age. University of MN Dairy Days, McIntosh Community Center, McIntosh, MN. Jan. 9.
Chester-Jones, H. 2007. Feeding strategies to raise healthy calves to 60 days of age. University of MN Dairy Days, Ottertail Community Center, Ottertail, MN. Jan. 10.
Chester-Jones, H. 2007. Feeding strategies to raise healthy calves to 60 days of age. University of MN Dairy Days, Old Bank Restaurant, Pierz, MN. Jan. 11.
Chester-Jones, H. 2007. Feeding strategies to raise healthy calves to 60 days of age. University of MN Dairy Days, Gerard’s Restaurant, Sauk Centre, MN. Jan. 12.
Chester-Jones, H. 2007. Results of research conducted at SROC 2004-2007 and what it means to you. Proc. Dairy Calf and Heifer Workshop, SROC, Waseca, MN. Apr. 12.
Chester-Jones, H. 2006. Dairy heifer grower housing: Building design and research. Hubbard Feeds Calf Technical Workshop, SROC, Waseca, MN. Jan. 17.
Chester-Jones, H. 2006. Management philosophy for calves. Dairy Calf Workshop, U of MN SROC, MN Extension Dairy Team. Apr. 5 and 12.
Chester-Jones, H. 2006. Tracking calf information at SROC. Proc. Dairy Calf and Heifer Workshop, SROC, Waseca, MN. Apr. 5 and 12.
Chester-Jones, H. and H. Tyler. 2006. Calf and heifer nutrition: Birth to 6 months of age. Proc. Dairy Calf and Heifer Workshop, SROC, Waseca, MN. Apr. 5 and 12.
Chester-Jones, H. and H. Tyler. 2006. Records for better calf management. Proc. Dairy Calf and Heifer Workshop, SROC, Waseca, MN. Apr. 5 and 12.
Chester-Jones, H., D. Ziegler, J. Linn, M. Raeth-Knight, R. Larson, B. Ziegler, and S. Hayes. 2006. Dairy heifer calf performance to two months of age at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) 2004-2006. Proc. 67th Minnesota Nutrition Conf. and Res. Update, Holiday Inn East, St. Paul, MN. Sep. 19-20.
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Calf management and health protocols. On-farm 4-H Workshop, Hutchinson, MN. July.
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Effect of nutrition and management of dairy heifers on resultant cow longevity. 66th MN Nutrition Conf. and Technical Symposium: Future of Corn in Animal Feed, St. Paul, MN. Sep. 20-21.
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Establishing custom calf and heifer raising contracts. Proc. Dairy Calves and Heifers: Integrating Biology and Management, Holiday Inn, Syracuse, NY. NRAES-175, Jan. 25-27. pp. 220-232.
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Heifer housing design options: What can the builder do? Annual Wisconsin Frame Builders Conf. and Tour, Eau Claire, WI. Jan. 11-12.
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Wet calf housing and management. Proc. Managing and Marketing Quality Holstein Steers, Rochester, MN. Cooperative Extension Services of IL, MN, ND, WI, IA; IA Beef Center; and NC-206 Feedlot Committee. Nov. 2-3. pp. 95-105.
Chester-Jones, H. and J. Linn. 2005. Calf and heifer research: Developing tomorrow’s dairy cow. State-wide University of MN Dairy Days presentations (8 locations). January.
Chester-Jones, H., M. Rudstrom, and L. Torbert. 2005. Grazing systems and management for heifers: Nutritional management and animal responses. Proc. Dairy Calves and Heifers: Integrating Biology and Management, Holiday Inn, Syracuse, NY. NRAES-175, Jan. 25-27. pp. 160-175.
Chester-Jones, H., B. Ziegler, C. Soderholm, J. Linn, D. Ziegler, S. Hayes, and R. Larson. 2005. Growth and performance of commercial dairy calves at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC). Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conf., Dubuque, IA., Coop. Ext. Services of IA, MN, IL and WI. MWPS-4SD18, Jun. 15-16. pp. 265-270.
Godden, S. and H. Chester-Jones. 2005. Pasteurizing milk and colostrums for calves: An option or necessity. State-wide University of MN Dairy Days presentations (8 locations). January.
- Abstracts -
Chester-Jones, H., D. Ziegler, R. Larson, B. Ziegler, M. Raeth-Knight, and G. Golombeski. 2008. Performance and growth of young Holstein dairy heifers limit-fed diets based on body weight. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 466. Abstr. TH193.
Golombeski, G., S. Hayes, M. Raeth-Knight, B. Ziegler, R. Larson, D. Ziegler, H. Chester-Jones, and J. Linn. 2008. Pre- and post-weaning performance and health of calves fed milk replacers supplemented with trace minerals from differing sources. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 466. Abstr. TH194.
Hayes, S., B. Ziegler, R. Larson, D. Ziegler, H. Chester-Jones, M. Raeth-Knight, J. Linn, and G. Golombeski. 2008. Pre- and post-weaning performance and health of calves fed different milk replacer programs using non-medicated additives and different feeding rates. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 465. Abstr. TH189.
Johnson, D.G., C. Jergenson, and H. Chester-Jones. 2008. Group feeding dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 464. Abstr. TH187.
Larson, R., B. Ziegler, M. Raeth-Knight, G. Golombeski, J. Linn, H. Chester-Jones, and D. Ziegler. 2008. Performance and growth of Holstein dairy heifers fed grain mixes supplemented with differing protein and non-protein nitrogen sources. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 466. Abstr. TH192.
Raeth-Knight, M. , B. Ziegler, R. Larson, S. Hayes, D. Ziegler, H. Chester-Jones, G. Golombeski, and J. Linn. 2008. Impact of an acidifier in milk replacer or calf starter on Holstein heifer performance and health. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 464. Abstr. TH188.
Ziegler, B., R. Larson, D. Ziegler, H. Chester-Jones, M. Raeth-Knight, G. Golombeski, and J. Linn. 2008. Pre- and post-weaning performance and health of calves fed texturized calf starters with different processed corn or on a different milk replacer feeding schedule. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 465. Abstr. TH190.
Ziegler, D., B. Ziegler, M. Raeth-Knight, R. Larson, G. Golombeski, J. Linn, and H. Chester-Jones. 2008. Performance of post weaned Holstein heifer calves transitioned to group housing using different management strategies while fed a common diet. J. Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1): 465. Abstr. TH191.
Chester-Jones, H., D. Ziegler, R. Larson, B. Ziegler, J. Linn, M. Raeth-Knight, and G. Golombeski. 2007. Post weaning performance of Holstein dairy heifers fed diets differing in forage quality and supplemented with a low moisture block. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl. 1):553. Abstr. W282.
Hayes, S., B. Ziegler, R. Larson, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, M. Raeth-Knight, and G. Golombeski. 2007. Pre- and post weaning performance and health of dairy heifer calves fed milk replacers with different protein sources. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl. 1):114. Abstr. M348.
Ziegler, B., R. Larson, S. Hayes, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, M. Raeth-Knight, and G. Golombeski. 2007. Pre- and post weaning performance and health of dairy heifer calves fed milk replacers supplemented with oligosaccharides. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl. 1):113. Abstr. M347.
Ziegler, D., M. Raeth-Knight, J. Linn, G. Golombeski. R. Larson, B. Ziegler, and H. Chester-Jones. 2007. Performance of Holstein dairy heifers fed whole-shelled corn and protein pellet diets differing in protein levels. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl. 1):553. Abstr. W283.
Braman, B., S. Hayes, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, and B. Ziegler. 2006. Performance of dairy heifer calves fed milk replacers with equal protein and fat levels but utilizing different fat sources. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):365.
Chester-Jones, H., D. Ziegler, R. Larson, B. Ziegler, and J. Linn. 2006. Performance of Holstein dairy heifers full vs. limit fed whole-shelled corn and protein pellet diets differing in fiber levels. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):366.
Larson, R., B. Ziegler, J. Linn, D. Ziegler, and H. Chester-Jones. 2006. Performance of Holstein dairy heifers fed concentrate diets containing dried distillers grains or urea. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):365.
Ziegler, B., R. Larson, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, and S. Hayes. 2006. Pre- and post weaning performance of dairy heifers fed texturized or pelleted calf starters with or without intake enhancing flavors. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):365.
Linn, J., C. Soderholm, R. Larson, D. Ziegler, and H. Chester-Jones. 2005. Performance of Holstein heifer calves fed three different concentrate grower diets with free choice hay. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):175. Abstr. T173.
Wu, S.H., W.J. Weber, Y. Da, H. Chester-Jones, L.B. Hansen, Y.R. Bosiclair, and B.A. Crooker. 2005. Leptin gene polymorphisms and selection for milk yield in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):170. Abstr. T155.
Ziegler, D., H. Chester-Jones, B. Ziegler, R. Larson, and J. Linn. 2005. Performance of Holstein heifer calves fed texturized calf starters varying in molasses level. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):175. Abstr. T175.
Ziegler, B, J. Linn, D. Ziegler, H. Chester-Jones, C. Soderholm, and S. Hayes. 2005. The effect of milk replacer protein, fat content, and feeding amount on performance of Holstein heifer calves. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1):56. Abstr. M193.
- Extension Educational Materials (Manuals, Bulletins, Videos, DVDs, etc.) -
Heinrichs, J. and H. Chester-Jones. 2007. Domain Leaders - Calf and Heifers. A national web-based resource targeted to meet the educational and decision-making needs of dairy producers allied industry partners, extension employees, and consumers by providing science-based, peer-reviewed information and learning opportunities. DAIReXNET (www.extension.org) under "Dairy Cattle".
Chester-Jones, H., R. Bowman, D. Johnson, M. Rudstrom, R. Imdieke, and W. Wayne. 2006. Roger goes grazing: Part I. 30-min. DVD. Minnesota Whole-Farm Management Strategies Educational Video Series.
Rudstrom, M., H. Chester-Jones, R. Bowman, D. Johnson, R. Imdieke, and W. Wayne. 2006. Roger goes grazing: Part II. 30-min. DVD. Minnesota Whole-Farm Management Strategies Educational Video Series.
- Popular Press (Citations and Authorship) -
Chester-Jones, H. 2006. A positive outlook for marketing the dairy industry in the 21st century. University of MN Dairy Connection. In Dairy Star. May 6.
Chester-Jones, H. 2006. Grain mix options with hay for dairy heifers 9-25 weeks of age. University of MN Dairy Connection. In Dairy Star. Feb. 11.
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Perspectives of dairy calf nutrition and health. University of MN Dairy Connection. In Dairy Star. Nov. 26.
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Knowing costs of raising heifer replacements, identify critical control points for savings. University of MN Dairy Connection. In Dairy Star. Sep. 24.
Chester-Jones, H. and N. Broadwater. 2005. Attention to feed bunk management can improve the bottom-line for growing dairy heifers. Dairy Star May 20, 2005 (Dairy Team)
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Use of wet gluten feed, feeding management, attention to detail equals success for Waseca family. Minnesota Farm Guide. Jul. 7. p. 51. (www.minnesotafarmguide.com/articles/2005/07/07/ag_news/livestock_news/live01.txt)
Chester-Jones, H. 2005. Should we pay attention to photoperiod manipulation in dairy heifer calves as we have done for the dairy milking herd? Frontline Newsletter, Milk Products, Chilton, WI.
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