Equine Faculty

Animal Science faculty and staff consist of strong leadership focused on undergraduate curriculum, improved facilities, expanded livestock and facility resources, recruitment of the best graduate students and stakeholder input and support. Choose a section under People to view our directory.

People

Samantha Brooks

Associate Professor — Equine Physiology

samantha.brooks@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Samantha Brooks became interested in equine research and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Biotechnology. She remained at the University of Kentucky to study at the Gluck Equine Research Center. While there she earned her Ph.D. in Veterinary Science, specializing in Equine Genetics.

Justin Callaham

Lecturer

callaham@ufl.edu

BIO

Justin Callaham teaches the ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology & Endocrinology Lab, and the ANS 4231 Equine Practicums: Horse Grooming and Care, Foaling, Breeding Management, and Weanling Management.

Brad Daigneault

Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology

b.daigneault@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Daigneault conducts research to identify reasons for infertility in livestock and humans. His research addresses embryo origins of pregnancy failure with an emphasis on paternal contributions and gene-environment interactions that alter sperm function and embryo development.

Joel McQuagge

Instructor in Equine Behavior and Management

mcquagge@ufl.edu

BIO

Joel McQuaggle is the Faculty Supervisor of the UF Horse Teaching Unit and Equine Science Center, Extension: Area of Speciality; Youth and Adult Programing on a Variety of Equine Topics, Teaching: Area of Speciality; Horsemanship, Horse Psychology and Training.

Saundra TenBroeck

Associate Professor

sht@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. TenBroeck has served UF/IFAS as a Department of Animal Sciences faculty member since the fall 1985. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Clemson University and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in reproductive physiology from Texas A&M.

Lori Warren

Associate Professor - Equine Nutrition

lkwarren@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Warren directs the equine nutrition program at UF. Her research evaluates the effects of nutrition on immune function, athletic performance, and reproduction in horses. She also works on identifying management and nutrition solutions that will minimize the environmental impact of manure on water quality.

Carissa Wickens

Assistant Professor

cwickens@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Wickens serves as State Horse Specialist conducting adult equine extension programs and developing educational resources for equine owners. She conducts applied research in horse behavior and welfare, equine nutrition, and management.

Equine Staff

Katy Bissinger

Agricultural Assistant II

kbissinger@ufl.edu

BIO

Katy works at the UF Equine Sciences Center in Ocala, Fl. She assists with ongoing research and daily unit operations.

Phone: (352) 622-7084

Angela Chandler

Horse Teaching Unit & Equine Sciences Center Manager

angelachandler@ufl.edu

BIO

Angela oversees both the Horse Teaching Unit in Gainesville and the Equine Science Center in Ocala. Additionally, she teaches ANS 4931 Horse Grooming Practicum and ANS 4231 Weanling Management Practicum.

Phone: (352) 392-3922

Wendy DeVito

Equine Extension Youth Programs Coordinator

wtaylor@ufl.edu

BIO

Wendy facilitates all equine youth programs across the state including, horsemanship school, 4-H horse judging, horse shows, hippology, and quiz bowl. Additionally, Wendy teaches ANS 3239L Techniques in Equine Science.

Phone: (352) 392-1912

Students

Ana Margarita Arias Esquivel M.S.: Student B.S.: Universidad de Costa Rica Research area: Equine Behavior and Welfare Major Professor: Dr. Carissa Wickens
Katy Bissinger M S.: Student B.S.: University of Florida Research: Equine Major Professor: Dr. Lori Warren
Laura Patterson Rosa Ph.D.: Student D.V.M.: Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - Brazil Research area: Equine Genetics Major Professor: Dr. Samantha Brooks
Caroline C. Vasco Ph.D.:Student M.S.:Federal Rural University of Pernambuco - Brazil B.S.: Federal Rural University of Pernambuco - Brazil Research area: Equine Nutrition and Behavior Major Professor: Dr. Carissa Wickens

Extension

Beef | Dairy | Equine | Meat | Youth

Beef

John Arthington

Beef Cattle Management
Phone: (863) 735-1314
Fax: (863) 735-1930

Range Cattle REC- Ona
3401 Experiment Station
Ona, FL 33865

Mario Binelli

Assistant Professor of Physiology
Phone: (352) 392-7560

Department of Animal Sciences
Bldg 499, Shealy Drive, Room 122C
PO Box 110910
Gainesville, FL 32611

Nicolas DiLorenzo

Beef Cattle Specialist
Phone: (850) 394-9124
Extension 107
Fax: (850) 482-9917

Department of Animal Sciences
North Florida Research and Education Center
3925 Highway 71
Marianna, FL 32446
Faculty Page

Angela M. Gonella D.

Beef Cattle Reproduction Specialist
Phone: (850) 526-1612
Fax: (352) 846-6617

Department of Animal Sciences
North Florida Research and Education Center
3925 Highway 71
Marianna, FL 32446
Faculty Page

Philipe Moriel

Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist
Phone: (863) 735-1314, ext 208

Range Cattle Research and Education Center
Web page (RCREC)

Todd Thrift

Beef Cattle Management
Phone: (352) 392-8597
Fax: (352) 392-7652

Department of Animal Sciences
Bldg 459 Shealy Drive
PO Box 110910
Gainesville, FL 32611
Faculty Page

Dairy

Albert De Vries Economics Phone: (352) 294-6983	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 499, Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page Personal page
Colleen Larson Regional Dairy Extension Agent, South Florida Phone: (863) 763-6469	Okeechobee Extension Office 458 Highway 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972
Francisco Peñagaricano Genetics Phone: (352) 294-6988	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 499, 2250 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Jose Eduardo Santos Dairy Nutritionist Phone: (352) 392-1981	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 499 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Charlie Staples Dairy Cattle Nutrition Phone: (352) 294-6996	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 499 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Izabella Toledo Regional Dairy Extension Agent, North Central Florida Phone: (386) 294-1279	Lafayette County Extension Office 176 SW Comm Cir Ste D Mayo, FL 32066-1901

Equine

Saundra TenBroeck Equine Extension Specialist Phone: (352) 392-2789 Fax: (352) 392-9059	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 459 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Carissa Wickens Equine Extension Specialist Phone: (352) 392-1917	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 459 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Joel McQuagge Instructor 352-392-6363	PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 2250 Shealy Dr. Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Wendy DeVito Support Staff 352-392-1912	PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 2250 Shealy Dr. Gainesville, FL 32611

Meat

Chad Carr, Ph.D. Meat Science Extension Phone: (352) 392-2454 Fax: (352) 392-7851	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 459, Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Jason M. Scheffler, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Phone: 352-392-9155	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 459 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Tracy L. Scheffler, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Phone: 352-392-7529	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 459 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page
Sally Williams, Ph.D. Associate Professor Phone: 352-392-2993	Department of Animal Sciences Bldg 459 Shealy Drive PO Box 110910 Gainesville, FL 32611 Faculty Page

Youth

Wendy DeVito

Academic Program Specialist II, M.S.
Phone: 352-392-1912

Department of Animal Sciences
Bldg 459 Shealy Drive
PO Box 110910
Gainesville, FL 32611

Kyle Mendes

Education/Training Specialist II, M.S.
Phone: 352-392-1981

Department of Animal Sciences
Bldg 459 Shealy Drive
PO Box 110910
Gainesville, FL 32611

Emeritus Faculty

The title of emeritus is conferred by colleagues for meritorious service prior to retirement. The Department of Animal Sciences wishes to acknowledge the faculty members who have attained the ongoing privilege in academic convocations. Click on the individual names to send an email.

Bachman, Kermit C.
Associate Professor - Emeritus

Badinga, Lokenga
Associate Professor - Emeritus

Elzo, Mauricio A.
Professor - Emeritus

Fields, Michael
Professor - Emeritus
Phone: (352) 392-7652

Head, Henry H.
Professor - Emeritus

Johnson, Dwain
Professor - Emeritus

Johnson, Ed
Associate Professor - Emeritus

Mather, F Ben
Associate Professor - Emeritus

McDowell, Lee
Professor - Emeritus
Phone: (352) 392-7561

Miles, Richard
Professor - Emeritus
Phone: (352) 392-7561

Natzke, Roger P.
Professor - Emeritus

Sharp, Daniel C, III
Professor - Emeritus

Thatcher, William W.
Graduate Research Professor - Emeritus
Phone: (352) 392-5590

Van Horn, Jack
Professor - Emeritus

Webb, Dan
Professor - Emeritus

Wilson, Henry
Professor - Emeritus

Animal Sciences Academic Advisors

Undergraduate Coordinator	Email	Phone
Dr. Saundra TenBroeck ANS Bldg., 459, Room 100C	sht@ufl.edu	352-392-2186

Undergraduate Program Advisors	Email	Phone
Ms. Allyson Trimble ANS Bldg., 459, Room 100A Book an appointment	trimbleak@ufl.edu	352-392-9739
Ms. Zoe Bowden ANS Bldg., 459, Room 100B Book an appointment	zoebowen@ufl.edu	352-392-2455

Faculty Advisors

First visit should be with Dr. TenBroeck, Allyson Trimble or Zoe Bowden. Subsequently, you may choose an advisor to serve as a faculty mentor for the remainder of your program from the list below.

Faculty Advisors	Email	Location
Dr. Samantha Brooks	samantha.brooks@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 231F
Dr. Chad Carr	chadcarr@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 224B
Dr. Albert De Vries	devries@ufl.edul	Red Larson Bldg., 499, Room 104F
Ms. Amie Imler Internship Coordinator	amie.taylor@ufl.edu Book an appointment	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 231E
Dr. Antonio Faciola Honors Coordinator	afaciola@ufl.edu	Red Larson Bldg., 499, Room 204B
Mr. Joel McQuagge	mcquagge@ufl.edu	ANS Blg., 459, Room 210B
Dr. Emily Miller-Cushon	emillerc@ufl.edu	Red Larson Bldg., 499, Room 104E
Dr. Jason Scheffler	jmscheff@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 231G
Dr. Tracy Scheffler	tscheffler@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 210F
Dr. Todd Thrift	tathrift@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 210C
Dr. Lori Warren	lkwarren@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 210F
Dr. Carissa Wickens	cwickens@ufl.edu	ANS Blidg., 459, Room 231B
Dr. Sally Williams	wsallyk@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 224C