M.J. Aguerre

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Dr. M.J. Aguerre is a pioneering researcher in precision livestock farming and agricultural robotics, with a focus on integrating technology to improve animal welfare and farm efficiency. Her work bridges the gap between automated systems and animal science, exploring how advanced technologies like automatic milking systems (AMS) affect dairy cow behavior, stress, and productivity. In her 2023 study on the impact of parity in AMS-equipped farms, she demonstrated that cow parity significantly influences stress levels, milking schedules, and system efficiency—a finding critical for optimizing herd management in the era of smart farming. Dr. Aguerre also contributes to sustainable forage production, as seen in her 2024 work using field robotics to estimate aboveground biomass in alfalfa, a key U.S. forage crop. This research enables pre-harvest yield predictions, helping farmers maximize profits and manage grasslands sustainably. With her studies accumulating citations that underscore their relevance to both animal science and ag-tech, Dr. Aguerre is shaping the future of data-driven, humane, and efficient agricultural systems.