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Research Interests
The broad mission of my program is to work with producers and communities to understand and continually improve the quality and productivity of livestock environments. My specific applied research interests lie at the intersection of measuring and communicating sustainability metrics.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Mechanisms of Local Area Spread
Cardona, C. J. (PI), Cortus, E. L. (CoI), Bonney, P. (Other Role) & Munoz Aguayo, J. A. (Other Role)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, USDA APHIS ANIMAL & PLANT HLTH INSPC SVC
2/2/26 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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Reducing the risk of barn to barn spread of H5Nx influenza on infected poultry premises
Cardona, C. J. (PI), Cortus, E. L. (CoI), Marusak, R. (Other Role), Munoz Aguayo, J. A. (Other Role) & Ssematimba, A. (Other Role)
USDA APHIS ANIMAL & PLANT HLTH INSPC SVC
2/2/26 → 2/1/29
Project: Research project
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Minnesota Turkey Disease & Disease Prevention Program FY25-FY26
Boukherroub, K. S. (PI), Cardona, C. J. (PI), Coleman, P. (PI), Cortus, E. L. (PI), Johnson, T. (PI), Kosonsiriluk, S. (PI), Martinson, K. L. (PI), Saqui-Salces, M. (PI), Colombatti Olivieri, M. (CoI), Flores Figueroa, C. D. (CoI), Miller, E. (CoI) & O'Grady, S. M. (CoI)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
8/15/25 → 8/14/30
Project: Research project
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ManureDB - a national manure nutrient database
Cortus, E. L. (PI) & Wilson, M. L. (PI)
USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SVC
9/1/24 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Strengthening Faculty for Teaching the Next Generation of Wicked Problem Solvers
Cortus, E. L. (PI)
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
9/1/24 → 7/31/27
Project: Research project
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Applying Material Mass Balance Approaches to Characterize Nitrogen Flows in Deep Pit Swine Barns
Warmka, A., Erickson, M. G., Wilson, M. L., Hu, B. & Cortus, E. L., 2026, In: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 42, 4, p. 387-397 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of three bioaerosol samplers for bacterial diversity
Kwak, N., Washeem, M., Gaire, T. N., Mendoza, K. M., Cortus, E. L., Cardona, C., Noyes, N., Wu, C. Y. & Li, J., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Aerosol Science. 191, 106719.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating biosecure entry and exit protocols and education methods in a mock livestock facility
Schuft, A., Noll, S., Janni, K., Hetchler, B., Martinson, K. & Cortus, E., 2026, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 13, 1724406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nutrient and carbon partitioning and performance for swine manure management technologies
Cortus, E. L., Sharara, M., Soriano, N. C., Jones, K., Andersen, D. S. & Ramirez, B. C., Jul 1 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Quality. 55, 4, e70223.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Rethinking stakeholder engagement: A multidimensional framework inspired by meta-synthesis of food, energy, and water research
Williams, P., Jones-Crank, J. L., Daher, B., Thomas, A., Cortus, E., Seamon, E. & Kliskey, A., Apr 2026, In: Environmental Science and Policy. 178, 104353.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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ManureDB - National database of manure nutrient content and other characteristics: 1998 - 2023
Bohl Bormann, N. L., Cortus, E. L., Wilson, M. L., Silverstein, K. & Gunderson, L., Ag Data Commons, Aug 1 2024
DOI: 10.15482/USDA.ADC/26031256
Dataset
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ManureDB - National database of manure nutrient content and other characteristics: 1998 - 2024
Bohl Bormann, N. L., Cortus, E. L., Wilson, M. L., Silverstein, K. & Gunderson, L., Ag Data Commons, Jan 20 2026
DOI: 10.15482/USDA.ADC/30712535
Dataset