TAMMI’s research, outreach, and Extension activities are supported by projects focused on animal mortality management, manure management, water quality, technology development, and producer education.
Thermal Dehydration for Mass Disposal of Poultry Mortalities and Poultry Products
Sponsor: USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services | Period: 2024–2026
Supports TAMMI efforts to advance practical technologies for large-scale poultry mortality management and emergency response.
Outreach and Education Program Development on Animal Mortality Preparedness and Response in Texas
Sponsor: USDA-APHIS | Period: 2022–2024
Supports TAMMI outreach and education programs that strengthen mortality preparedness and response across Texas.
Bringing Animal Manure and Mortality Risk Management Classes Alive with Virtual Reality Field Tour Technology
Sponsor: Southern Risk Management Education Center (USDA) | Period: 2019–2020
Expanded TAMMI educational programming through virtual reality tools for manure and mortality management training.
Enhancing Regional Dairy Center’s Outreach Capacity via Virtual Reality Platform
Sponsor: USDA-NIFA | Period: 2021–2024
Strengthened producer education and outreach capacity through immersive virtual training and Extension resources.
Improving Lagoon Wastewater Quality Using Solar-Powered and Self-Guided Floating Treatment Platform
Sponsor: USDA-NRCS | Period: 2020–2021
Advanced TAMMI’s work in manure and lagoon treatment by developing low-cost, practical wastewater treatment solutions.
Assessing the Impact of Disposing Excess Milk on Dairies by Composting, Lagoon Treatment, and Land Applications
Sponsor: Texas Association of Dairymen / Texas A&M Animal Science | Period: 2021–2023
Provided science-based guidance on environmentally responsible options for excess milk disposal on dairies.
Machine Learning by Image Analysis to Estimate CAFO Wastewater Quality and Integrate On-Farm Water Management
Sponsor: USDA-NRCS | Period: 2022–2024
Supported innovation in manure and wastewater management through image-based analysis and decision-support tools for producers.
Satellite Remote Sensing for Agricultural Water System Management in Texas
Sponsor: Texas Water Resources Institute | Period: 2023–2025
Advances monitoring approaches relevant to agricultural water systems, including waste-impacted environments in animal agriculture.