Gooch, Curt Andrews

research

primary investigator of

BIOGAS DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SYUSTEMS EVALUATION AND TECH TRANSFER | Research Grant
EVALUATION OF AG D-TOX IN REDUCING AIR AMMONIA CONCENTRATIONS IN EGG LAYING FACILITIES | Research Grant
EVALUATION OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTERS LOCATED AT EL-VI FARMS AND TWIN BIRCH DAIRY FOLLOWING THE ASERTTI NATIONAL PROTOCOL | Research Grant
FEASIBILITY OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF SAND-LADEN DAIRY MANURE FOR DAIRY FARMS IN NEW YORK STATE | Research Grant
NATIONAL AIR EMISSIONS MONITORING STUDY | Research Grant
QUANTIFICATION OF NUTRIENT PARTITIONING AND PATHOGEN REDUCTION FROM TWO INTEGRATED DAIRY MANURE TREATMENT SYSTEMS ON NORTHEASTERN CAFO FARMS | Research Grant
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR FARM WASTE MANAGMENT INITIATIVES | Research Grant

co investigator of

TRANSFERRING INNOVATIVE MANURE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY IN THE NORTHEAST | Research Grant

research areas

adult and extension education | collaborative research area (CALS)
agricultural engineering | collaborative research area (CALS)
animal science | collaborative research area (CALS)
applied economics | collaborative research area (CALS)
biological and environmental engineering | collaborative research area (CALS)
dairy science | collaborative research area (CALS)
disease control | collaborative research area (CALS)
microbiology | collaborative research area (CALS)
nutrient management | collaborative research area (CALS)
waste management | collaborative research area (CALS)

submitted impact statement

National Air Emissions Monitoring Study|| | 2006 Impact statement
EPA Air Quality Compliance Agreement for Animal Feeding Operations | 2005 Impact statement
EPA air quality compliance agreement for animal feeding operations | 2004 Impact statement

affiliations

academic staff in

Animal Science (AN SC) | Cornell department

service

current professional activities

Member, American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Member, Alpha Epsilon
Member, The Dairy Practice Council
Member, National Frame Builders Association

background

educational background

M.S., (Biological Resources Engineering), University of Maryland-College Park, MD, August 1997
B.S., (Agricultural Engineering), University of Maryland-College Park, MD, August 1988

awards and distinctions

Registered Professional Engineer, February 1996

publications

selected publications (listing in progress)

Gebremedhin, K.G., B. Wu, C.A. Gooch, P.E. Wright, and S.F. Inglis. 2005. Heat Transfer Model for Plug Flow Anaerobic Digesters. Transactions of ASAE, Vol. 48(2): 9 pgs.
Gooch, C.A. and R.R. Stowell. 2004. Tunnel Ventilation for Freestall Facilities – Design, Environmental Conditions, Cow Behavior, and Economics. In: New Trends in Farm Buildings, Proceedings of International Symposium of CIGR. Ed.: Meneses, J. F., L. L. Silva, F. Baptista, and V. F. da Cruz. University of Evora, Evora, Portugal.
Stowell, R.R. and C.A. Gooch. 2004. Advantages and Limitations of Hot-Weather Ventilation Systems that Are Based on Air Velocity Design Criteria. In: New Trends in Farm Buildings, Proceedings of International Symposium of CIGR. Ed.: Meneses, J. F., L. L. Silva, F. Baptista, and V. F. da Cruz. University of Evora, Evora, Portugal.
Gebremedhhin, K.K., B. Wu, C.A. Gooch, and P.E. Wright. 2004. Simulation of Heat Transfer for Maximum Biogas Production. Presented at the 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, August 1 – 4, 2004. ASAE Paper No. 04-4165. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Gooch C.A., D. Kirk, and J. Karszes. 2004. Economic Analysis of an Integrated Manure Management System with Sand-Manure Separation, Phosphorus Removal, and Solid-Liquid Separation. Presented at the 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, August 1 – 4, 2004. ASAE Paper No. 04-4171. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Wright, P.E., S. F. Inglis, J. Ma, C.A. Gooch, B. Aldrich, A. Meister, and N. Scott. 2004. Comparison of Five Anaerobic Digestion Systems on Dairy Farms. Presented at the 2004 ASAE/CSAE Annual International Meeting, August 1 – 4, 2004. ASAE Paper No. 04-4032. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Gooch, C.A. and D.C. Ludington. 2003. Lighting Design Considerations for Employment of Photoperiod Management in Freestall and Tiestall Dairy Barns. Presented at the Fifth International Dairy Housing Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Dairy Housing V. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI.
Gooch, C.A. and R.R. Stowell. 2003. Tunnel Ventilation for Freestall Facilities – Design, Environmental Conditions, Cow Behavior, and Economics. Presented at the Fifth International Dairy Housing Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Dairy Housing V. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI.
Gooch, C.A., A.W. Wedel, and J. Karszes. 2003. Economic Analysis of Mechanical Sand-Manure Separation as Part of an Integrated Manure Management System for Flushed Sand-Laden Dairy Manure. Presented at the 2003 ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 27 – 30, 2003. ASAE Paper No. 03-4016. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Lankering, K., C.A. Gooch, and S.F. Inglis. 2003. In-Field Quantification of Fan Performance in Tunnel-Ventilated Freestall Barns. Presented at the 2003 ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 27 – 30, 2003. ASAE Paper No. 03-4014. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Crill, R.L., J.J. Hanchar, C.A. Gooch, and S.T. Richards. 2002. Net Present Value Economic Analysis Model for Adoption of Photoperiod Manipulation in Lactating Cow Barns. Presented at the 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting / CIGR XVth World Congress, July 28 – 31, 2002. ASAE Paper No. 02-4206. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Gooch, C.A., A.W. Wedel, and J. Karszes. 2002. Economic Analysis for A Dairy Waste Treatment System that Employs Mechanical Separation of Bedding Sand from Scraped Sand-Laden Dairy Manure. Presented at the 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting / CIGR XVth World Congress, July 28 – 31, 2002. ASAE Paper No. 02-4208. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Gooch, C.A. and D.C. Ludington. 2002. Lighting System Considerations and Design Options for Application of Photoperiod Management for Freestall and Tie Stall Barns. Presented at the 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting / CIGR XVth World Congress, July 28 – 31, 2002. ASAE Paper No. 02-4205. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Inglis, S.F., P.E. Wright, and C.A. Gooch. 2002. Computerized Control System for Static Pile Composting of Dairy Manure. Presented at the 2002 ASAE Annual International Meeting / CIGR XVth World Congress, July 28 – 31, 2002. ASAE Paper No. 02-4140. ASAE 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Gooch, C.A. and S.F. Inglis. 2001. Environmental Conditions in Plastic Film Covered Calf Facilities. Presented at the Six International Livestock Environment Symposium in Louisville, Kentucky. Livestock Environment VI. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI.
Stowell, R.R., C.A. Gooch, and S.F. Inglis. 2001. Performance of Tunnel Ventilation for Freestall Dairy Facilities as Compared to Natural Ventilation with Supplemental Cooling Fans. Presented at the Six International Livestock Environment Symposium in Louisville, Kentucky. Livestock Environment VI. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI.

talks and presentations

03/01/05 Syracuse, NY. NEDPA Annual Meeting. “Dairy Farm Selection and Issues for the National Air Emission Monitoring Study”. 125 Registered.
02/17/05 Westminster, MD. Maryland Dairy Association Annual Meeting. “Challenges and Opportunities in Manure Management” and “Air Emissions from Dairy Farms – What’s Up?” 100 Registered.
01/26/05 Syracuse, NY. NRAES Dairy Calves and Heifers: Integrating Biology and Management. “Pre-Weaned Calves: Housing and Considerations.” ~280 Registered.
01/11/05 Syracuse, NY. Farm Credit Annual Dairy Update Meeting. “Air Emissions from Dairy Farms – What’s Up?” 84 attended.
11/30-12/2 Largo De Garda, Italy. Servizio Assistenza Tecnica Allevamenti Annual Conference. “Cow Comfort”, “Housing for Dairy Replacements”, and “Heat Stress Mitigation Techniques.” 105 attended.
11/17-18/04 Lansing, MI. McLanahan Corporation's Sand-Laden Manure Conference. Economics of Sand-Manure Separation. 75 attended.
11/14-15/04 Canandaigua, NY. Effective Handling of Sand-Laden Dairy Manure. PRO-DAIRY and College of Veterinary Medicine Fall Dairy Conference. Canandaigua Inn on the Lake, November 11 – 12, 2004. 175 attended.
11/3-11/5/04 Indianapolis, Indiana. Producing Methane and Energy from Manure. 2004 Annual Dairy Practice Council Meeting. 30 attended.
9/29/04 Talare, California. Cow cooling and heat stress relief. Southern California Edison. 40 attended.
8/26/04 Chautauqua County Innovative Manure Treatment System Tour and Discussion. Invited Speaker. 51 attended.
06/7/04 Cornell University. Summer Dairy Institute at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Invited Speaker. “Tunnel Ventilation for Freestall Barns”, “Natural Ventilation for Freestall Barns”, and “Heat Stress Mitigation Techniques”. 14 students.
06/11/04 Norbco, Inc. Invited Speaker. “Tunnel ventilation for cow barns” and “Cow Comfort”. Annual Norbco Sales Meeting. 13 attended.
05/20/04 Cornell University. NYSCHAP Herd Health and Biosecurity Risk Evaluation Meeting. “Farmstead planning for biosecurity”. 9 attended.
04/29/04 Cobelskill, NY. Invited Speaker. “Flooring for dairy cows” and “Dairy barn design issues”. 30 attended.
03/11/04 Philadelphia, PA 104th Penn Annual veterinary Medicine Conference. Invited Speaker. “Calf and heifer facilities”, “Ventilation of dairy facilities”, “Dry cow/transition cow facilities”, “Flooring for dairy cows”, and “Photoperiod manipulation”. 26 attended.
01/28/04 Syracuse, NY. NYSERDA’s Innovations in Agriculture Conference. Invited Speaker. “Energy Management for Heat Stress Relief” ~50 people.
01/28/04 Syracuse, NY. NYSERDA’s Innovations in Agriculture Conference. Invited Speaker. “Removing sand bedding” ~50 people.
12/18/03 Burlington, VT. Invited speaker. Poulin Grain Corporations facility workshop. Dairy Facility Evaluation Tehniques. 31 attended.
10/24/03 Cobleskill, NY. Invited speaker-SUNY Cobleskill. Flooring Considerations for Dairy Cows. 12 students.
8/13/03 Chezy, NY. Invited speaker-Cornell Basic Nutrition Conference. Dairy Facility Basics. 55 attended.
7/10/03 Sioux Falls, SD. Invited speaker. McLanahan Corporation's Sand-Laden Manure Conference. Economics of Sand-Manure Separation. 40 attended.
7/2/03 Cornell University. Invited speaker. Farmstead layout for Biosecurity. NYSCHAP program. 7 attended.
06/3-7/03 Ragusa, Italy. Consorzio Ricera Filiera Lattiero. Nutrition and Management of Dairy Cattle. 90 people.
02/18-20/03 Harrisburg, PA. NRAES Freestall Barn and Milking Center Construction: Methods and Materials program. “Flooring Considerations for Dairy Cows” and “Providing a Cow-Comfortable Environment”. 200 Registered.
01/24/03 Syracuse, NY. New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program. “Sand Bedding for Stalls” and “Economics of Sand-Manure Separation”. 12 NYSCHAP staff.
01/13/03 Randolph, VT. Vermont Tech – Cornell Winter Dairy Management School. “Photoperiod Manipulation – Principles and Design” ~45 people.
11/15/02 Altoona, PA. McLanahan Corporation’s Sand-Laden Manure Conference. “Ins and Outs of Sand Bedding” and “Economics of Sand-Manure Separation”. 75 attended.
8/12 – 8/13/02 Ithaca, NY. Advanced Dairy Nutrition and Management for Agri-service Professionals Program. “Facilities for Transition Cows”, “Newborn and Transition Calf Housing”, and “Photoperiod Considerations for Lactating Cows”. 80 attended.
4/23/02 Geneva, NY. Keseca Veterinary Clinic. “Planning Your Facility – Building Your Plan”. 75 people.