Animal Sciences

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

Faculty

Adegbola T. Adesogan

Director, Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems
Professor of Ruminant Nutrition

adesogan@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Adesogan is a Professor of Ruminant Nutrition in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida. He teaches the graduate Principles of Forage Evaluation and Advanced Methods in Nutrition Technology courses.

John Arthington

Professor and Chair

jarth@ufl.edu

BIO

John Arthington, a veteran cattle scientist who most recently has served as the director of the Range Cattle Research and Education Center, has been appointed as chair of the UF/IFAS animal sciences department.

Mario Binelli

Assistant Professor of Reproductive Physiology

mario.binelli@ufl.edu

BIO

The overall goal of Dr. Binelli’s program is to maximize the proportion of beef cows pregnant at the end of the breeding season with particular focus on Bos indicus-based cattle operations.

Jeremy Block

Assistant Professor of Reproductive Physiology

blockj@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Block conducts applied and basic research in the area of reproductive biology in cattle. His primary research goal is to improve the efficacy of in-vitro embryo technologies for use in cattle production systems.

John Bromfield

Assistant Professor

jbromfield@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Bromfield's laboratory focuses on infection and immunity in the female reproductive tract, in particular we have a specific interest in uterine infection in dairy cows. Approximately 40% of all dairy cows acquire a uterine infection following calving resulting in pain, infertility and reduced milk production.

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.

Ilaria Capua

Preeminent Professor & Director of the One Health Center of Excellence for Research and Training

icapua@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Capua has recently dedicated herself to bringing about an interdisciplinary effort in maintaining and enhancing the One Health concept here at the University of Florida. After focusing much of her academic and professional careers to animal health and research into zoonotic diseases,

Chad Carr

State Meat Extension Specialist, Associate Professor

chadcarr@ufl.edu

BIO

Chad Carr grew up in Bethpage, TN, 30 miles north of Nashville on a diversified livestock operation which included purebred Hampshire hogs and commercial beef cattle production. Chad received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science at Oklahoma State University and his Ph.D. in Animal Science at the University of Missouri

Geoffrey Dahl

Professor — Harriet B. Weeks Professor

gdahl@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Dahl conducts applied and basic research with direct impact on animal production and health. Specifically, his program focuses on understanding the physiological impact of management interventions, notably photoperiod and heat stress abatement, at various stages of the lactation cycle, in an attempt to optimize cow health and performance.

Albert De Vries

Professor of Dairy Managment Systems

devries@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Devries teaches 2 undergraduate dairy courses and is involved in Dairy Challenge and the U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium. His research interests are in optimization of culling and replacement strategies, statistical process control, economics of reproduction and genetics, and precision dairy farming.

Nicolas DiLorenzo

Assistant Professor

ndilorenzo@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo received his degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. He moved to the U.S. to pursue graduate studies at the University of Minnesota, where he obtained his Master degree and his PhD in Animal Science with emphasis in beef cattle nutrition.

John P. Driver

Assistant Professor of Immunology

jdriver@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. John Driver earned his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Georgia, specializing in Poultry Nutrition. Dr. Driver's research program focused on swine immunology, infectious disease, and vaccinology. A significant part of his program is devoted to mouse immunology and genetics focused on in order to study autoimmune diseases.

Antonio Faciola

Assistant Professor of Livestock Nutrition

afaciola@ufl.edu

BIO

The overall research goal of Dr. Faciola's laboratory is to further our understanding of ruminant nutrition to improve the efficiency of nutrient utilization in order to enhance animal production and minimize environmental impact of livestock operations.

Luiz Ferraretto

Assistant Professor of Livestock Nutrition

lferraretto@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Ferraretto’s research program aims basic and applied dairy nutrition with emphasis on: carbohydrates utilization by lactating cows, improving forage quality and utilization, use of alternative feed ingredients, use of feed additives, and the development of laboratory and on-farm techniques to improve forage and feed analysis.

Peter. J. Hansen

Distinguished Professor & L.E. Red Larson Professor

pjhansen@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Hansen is a distinguished professor in the Department of Animal Sciences. His formal education was at the University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin. He received postdoctoral training in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Florida.

Bailey Harsh

Assistant Professor

bharsh@ufl.edu

BIO

The primary goal of Dr. Harsh’s research is to improve the efficiency of lean meat production and the quality of fresh and processed meat products by developing applied production strategies and technologies.

Arie Hendrik Havelaar

Professor of Microbial Risk Assessment and Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases

ariehavelaar@ufl.edu

BIO

Arie Havelaar was trained as a microbiologist and epidemiologist in the Netherlands and has worked at the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment as principal scientist in the Centre for Infectious Disease Control.

Matt Hersom

Associate Professor
Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

hersom@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Hersom's faculty appointment is 60% Extension, 40% Research. He has a B.S. in Animal Science and M.S. in Animal Nutrition from Iowa State University and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Oklahoma State University.

Amie Imler

Lecturer

amie.taylor@ufl.edu

BIO

Amie Imler's teaching Responsibilities: Introduction to Animal Sciences and Introduction to Animal Sciences Laboratory, Careers in the Livestock Industry, Coordinator for Full-time Work Experience in Animal Sciences, Connecting with CALS, Undergraduate Advising of Pre-professional, Food Animal and Equine-oriented students

Kwang Cheol (K.C.) Jeong

Associate Professor

kcjeong@ufl.edu

BIO

In March of 2011, Dr. Kwang Cheol Jeong joined the faculty of the University of Florida as an assistant professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Animal Sciences and the Emerging Pathogens Institute.

Jimena Laporta

Assistant Professor of Mammary Physiology

jlaporta@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Laporta conducts research in the area of mammary gland physiology and lactation biology. Her research program is centered in the study of the endocrine, autocrine and paracrine factors secreted by the mammary gland and the exploration of opportunities for manipulation of those pathways in the context of lactation.

Raluca Mateescu

Associate Professor of Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

raluca@ufl.edu

BIO

As an Associate Professor of Quantitative Genetics & Genomics, Raluca Mateescu's research is motivated by recent advances in the animal genomics field, which hold great promise for improving animal production efficiency and enhancing animal products for improved human health.

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.

Emily K. Miller-Cushon

Assistant Professor

emillerc@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Miller-Cushon conducts research and teaching in the areas of animal behavior and animal welfare. In general, her research investigates the relationships between management, behavior, and welfare of farm animals.

Philipe Moriel

Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Nutrition

pmoriel@ufl.edu

BIO

Develops multi-disciplinary, statewide, producer-driven extension programs to increase cow-calf profitability in tropical and subtropical environments.

Corwin D. Nelson

Assistant Professor

cdnelson@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Nelson is from a beef and dairy farm in East Central Minnesota. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Immunobiology from Iowa State University. After his Ph.D., he completed a three-year post-doc in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Pascal (Toni) Oltenacu

Professor

oltenacu@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Toni Oltenacu is a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at University of Florida and Professor Emeritus in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. For the past forty years, he has been active in teaching, research and outreach programs. He has taught courses in animal breeding, animal production, equine genetics, canine genetics, decision analysis, risk analysis and systems analysis..

Francisco Peñagaricano

Assistant Professor of Genetics and Genomics

fpenagaricano@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Peñagaricano is broadly interested in statistical and quantitative genetics and genomics. His major duties are to develop and conduct research and extension programs in animal genomics and related subject areas that ultimately benefit dairy and livestock industries..

José Eduardo P. Santos

Professor

jepsantos@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. José E.P. Santos is a Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida where he conducts research and extension in dairy cattle nutrition and reproduction.

Jason M. Scheffler

Assistant Professor of Research

jmscheff@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Jason M. Scheffler was recently hired as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences. He conducts both applied and basic research with impact on animal growth efficiency and meat quality.

Tracy L. Scheffler

Assistant Professor-Muscle Biology

tscheffler@ufl.edu

BIO

The goal of Dr. Scheffler’s research is to optimize muscle growth, composition, and meat quality. In particular, she is interested in how muscle metabolic phenotype and signaling pathways influence nutrient partitioning and growth of skeletal muscle, and their relation to whole body metabolism and health.

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.

Todd Thrift

Beef Cattle Management

tathrift@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-8597
Phone: (352) 392-8597 Fax: (352) 392-7652

BIO

Dr. Todd Thrift received his B.S at the University of Kentucky in Animal Science, an M.S. at Oklahoma State University in Ruminant Nutrition, and a Ph.D. at Texas A&M University in Physiology of Reproduction. Dr. Thrift has been with the University of Florida’s Department of Animal Science in a 70% teaching, 30% extension position in Beef Cattle Management.

Diwakar Vyas

Assistant Professor

diwakarvyas@ufl.edu

BIO

The goal of Dr. Vyas’s research program is to optimize nutritional management for improving animal health, production efficiency, environmental sustainability, and profitability of ruminant production systems with emphasis on dairy cows and small ruminants.

Lori Warren

Equine Nutritionist

lkwarren@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-1957

BIO

Dr. Warren directs the equine nutrition program at the 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.

Sally Williams

Associate Professor

wsallyk@ufl.edu

BIO

Dr. Williams appointment is teaching (30%) and research (70%) in the area of Meat and Poultry Products and Food Safety with emphasis on factors that affect the use of meat and poultry as raw materials in manufactured muscle food products and food microbiology.

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

Staples, Charles R.
Professor - Emeritus

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

Van Horn, Jack
Professor - Emeritus

Webb, Dan
Professor - Emeritus

Wilcox, Charles J.
Professor - PR

Wilson, Henry
Professor - Emeritus

Staff

Sheila Templeton

Office Manager, Business Office
Phone: (352) 392-4082

Tracy Cawley

Fiscal Assistant II
Phone: (352) 392-7526

Toyuna Grant

Office Assistant, Business Office
Phone: (352) 392-8838

Melony Gay Hale

Research Administrator
Phone: (352) 846-3151

Jasmine Corbit

Administrative Support Assistant II
Phone: (352) 392-5289

Renee Parks-James

Graduate Advisor
Phone: (352) 392-5615

Allyson Trimble

Undergraduate Advisor
Phone: (352) 392-9739

Karen F. Webb

Academic Department Receptionist
Phone: (352) 392-0201

Pam Krueger

Administration Assistant, Chair Secretary
Phone: (352) 294-6981

Debra W. Nagy

Office Assistant
Phone: (352) 294-6999

Rebecca Matta

Program Assistant, Extension
Phone: (352) 392-1916

Kenny Schubel

I T Professional I
Phone: (352) 392-2791

Extension

Beef | Dairy | Equine | Meat | Youth

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 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 Spec II, M.S.
Phone: 352-392-1912

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

Students

Felipe Alves Correa Carvalho da Silva PhD: Student M.S.: North Dakota State University B.S.: Sao Paulo State University - Jaboticabal Research area: Reproductive Physiology Major Professor: Dr. Mario Binelli
Jose A. Arce Cordero Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Colorado State University B.S.: Universidad de Costa Rica Research area: trace mineral nutrition in beef cattle Major Professor: Dr. Antonio Faciola
Usman Arshad Ph.D.: AMCB Student M.S.: Theriogenology from University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan B.S.: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pak Research Area: Dairy Reproduction-Nutrition Interactions Major Professor: Dr. José Eduardo Santos
Sarah L. Bennett M.S.: Student B.S.: Iowa State University, Animal Science Research Area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Antonio Faciola
Katy Bissinger M S.: Student B.S.: University of Florida Research: Equine Major Professor: Dr. Lori Warren
Samantha Bohm M.S.: Student B.S.: University of Wisconsin River Falls Research Area: Ruminant Physiology and Reproduction Major Professor: Dr. Corwin Nelson
Juan Bollatti M.S.: Student B.S.: National University of Córdoba- Argentina Research Area: Dairy Cattle Nutrition. Major Professor: Dr. Charles Staples
Leticia Casarotto Trevisan M.S.: Student B.S.: Animal Science at Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) Research area: Lactation Physiology Major Professor: Dr. Geoffrey Dahl
Bethany Dado-Senn Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Florida B.S.: Dairy Science and Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Research area: Lactation Biology and Mammary Physiology Major Professor: Dr. Jimena Laporta
Xiaoxia Dai Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Animal Nutrition- Wageningen University (Netherlands); Environmental Science- Aarhus University ( Denmark) B.S.: Animal Science- Southwest University ( China) Research area: Ruminants Nutrition- Ruminal Microbiology Major Professor: Dr. Antonio Faciola
Brittney Davidson M.S. Student Research area: Lactation Physiology Major Professor: Dr. Jimena Laporta
Mackenzie Dickson Ph.D.: AMCB M.S.: Iowa State University Animal Physiology B.S.: Iowa State University Dairy Science Research area: Reproductive Biology Major Professor: Dr. John Bromfield
Emmanuel Jean Claude Duvalsaint M.S.: Student B.S.: Agronomy (Agricultural production) Quisqueya University (Haïti) Research area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Drs. Adegbola Adesogan and Diwakar Vyas
Eliab Estrada Cortés Ph.D.: Student M.S.: National University Autonomous of Mexico B.S.: Autonomous University of Guerrero, Mexico Research Area: Reproductive Biology Major Professor: Dr. Peter J. Hansen
Zaira Magdalena Estrada Reyes Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Autonomous University of Yucatan B.S.: Polytechnic University of the State of Morelos Research area: Identification of genetic markers of resistant sheep and goats infected with gastrointestinal parasites Major Professor: Dr. Raluca Mateescu
Thiago F. Fabris Ph.D.: Student M.S.: University of Florida B.S.: PUC-MG (Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Minas Gerais) - Brazil Research area: Animal Science (Environment- Heat Stress) Major Professor: Dr. Geoffrey Dahl
Peixin Fan Ph.D.: Student M.S.: China Agricultural University, Animal Science B.S.: China Agricultural University, Animal Nutrition and Feed Science Research area: Animal Microbiology Major Professor: Dr. K.C. Jeong
Sena Field M.S.: Current B.S.: Animal Biology at the University of Florida Research area: Lactation Physiology/Endocrinology Major Professor: Dr. Jimena Laporta
Amye Francis M.S.: Student B.S.: Animal Science-University of Florida Research area: Gastrointestinal Microbiology Major Professor: Dr. Timothy Hackmann
Mariana E. Garcia-Ascolani Ph.D.: Student M.S.: University of Florida B.S.: Agricultural Engineer - Universidad Nacional de Asuncion (PY) Research area: Ruminants Nutrition - Feed Additives Major Professor: Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo
Weihong Gu Ph.D.: student M.S.: Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (China) B.S.: Hebei North University (China) Research area: Swine Immunity Major Professor: Dr. John Driver
Tayler Hansen Ph.D.: Student M.S.: University of Kentucky B.S.: University of Florida Research area: Equine Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Lori Warren
Clarissa Harris Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Fort Valley State University B.S.: Fort Valley State University Research area: Meat Science/Food Safety Major Professor: Dr. Sally K. Williams
Heidi Hill M.S.: student B.S.: Animal Science (Oklahoma State University) Research area: Reproductive Physiology Major Professor: Dr. Michael Fields
Ali Husnain Ph.D.: Student M. Phil.: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan D.V.M.: College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang-Pakistan Research area: Dairy Reproduction Major Professor: Dr. José Eduardo P. Santos
Yun Jiang Ph.D: Student M.Sc.: University of Florida B.S.: Nanjing Agricultural University Research area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Adegbola T. Adesogan
Joel D Leal Gutierrez Ph.D.: Student M.S.: National University of Colombia B.S.: National University of Colombia Research area: Animal Genetics Major Professor: Dr. Raluca Mateescu
Shinyoung Lee Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Kyunghee University B.S.: Kyunghee University Research area: Bioinformatics, Antimicrobial resistance Major Professor: Dr. K. C. Jeong
Lihe Liu M.S.: University of Florida B.S.: Animal Sciences - Huazhong Agricultural University, China Research area: Computational Biology Major Professor: Dr. Francisco Peñagaricano
Ting Liu Ph.D.: Student M.S.: China Agricultural University, Animal Nutrition and Feed Science B.S.: Hunan Agricultural University, Animal Science Research area: Bioinformatics, Antimicrobial resistance Major Professor: Dr. K.C. Jeong
Cody McCary M.S.: Student B.S.: Utah State University Research area: Carbohydrates and Forage Quality Major Professor: Dr. Luiz Ferraretto
Courtney McCourt Ph.D.: Student B.S.: Dairy Science (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Research area: Rumen Microbiology Major Professor: Dr.Timothy J. Hackmann
Ana Carolina Macedo da Silva M.S.: Student B.S.: Veterinary Medicine (University Anhembi Morumbi – Brazil) Research area: Ruminant Physiology Major Professor: Dr. Corwin D. Nelson
Darling Mélany de Carvalho Madrid Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Federal University of Goias D.V.M.: Federal University of Goias Research area: Swine Immunology Major Professor: Dr. John Driver
Marcela Marrero-Pérez Ph.D.: Student M.S.: University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus B.S.: University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus Research area: Mammary Gland Physiology Major Professor: Dr. Jimena Laporta
Gleise Medeiros Da Silva Ph.D.: Student M.Sc.: University of Florida B.Sc.: Federal Rural University of Pernambuco. Recife, Brazil. Research area: Beef Cattle Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo
Paula Cristina Cardoso Molinari Ph.D.: Student B.S.: Veterinary Medicine (University of Sao Paulo) Research Area: Reproductive Physiology Major Professor: Dr. John J. Bromfield
Hugo Fernando Monteiro Ph.D.: Student B.S.: State University of Maringa - Brazil Research area: Dairy Cattle Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Antonio Faciola
Virginia Lucia Neves Brandao Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Animal Science – Federal University of Vicosa (Brazil) B.S.: Animal Science – Federal University of Vicosa (Brazil Research area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Antonio Faciola
Adeoye Oyebade Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel B.S.: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria Research area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Adegbola Adesogan, and Dr. Vyas Diwakar
Hendyel Pacheco M.S.: Student B.S.: Federal University of Parana, Brazil Research area: Dairy Cattle Genomics Major Professor: Dr. Francisco Peñagaricano
Pornpamol Pattamanont Ph.D.: Student M.Sc.: Ruminant Nutrition, Kasetsart University, Thailand B.Sc.: Animal Sciences, Kasetsart University, Thailand Research area: Dairy cattle management Major Professor: Dr. Albert De Vries
Laura Patterson Rosa Ph.D.: Student D.V.M.: Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) - Brazil Research area: Equine Genetics Major Professor: Dr. Samantha Brooks
Ariane Pereira de Sousa Ph.D: Student D.V M.: Federal University of Bahia Major Professor: Dr. Tracy Scheffler
Michael Poindexter Ph.D.: Student M.S.: University of Florida B.S.: University of Arizona Research area: Herd Health and Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Corwin Nelson
Juliana Ranches Ph.D.: Student M.Sc.: University of Florida B.S.: São Paulo State University, Botucatu, Brazil Research area:Identification of differences in selenium and copper requirements and metabolism among Brahman (Bos indicus) and Angus (Bos taurus) cattle. Major Professor: Dr. John D. Arthington
Eduardo Rodriguez MS: Student BS: Physics & Biology Research area: Health value of beef Major Professor: Dr. Raluca Mateescu
Clayton Roland M.S.: Student B.S.: University of Nebraska, Research Area: Meat Science Major Professor: Dr. Chad Carr
Catherine Roques M.S.: Student B.S.: Animal Science - University of Missouri - Columbia B.A.: Psychology - University of Missouri - Columbia Research Area: Equine genetics and equine behavior Major Professor: Dr. Samantha Brooks
Kaitlyn Sarlo Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Texas A&M University B.S.: University of Florida Research area: Animal Genetics Major Professor: Dr. Raluca Mateescu
Benjamin Saylor Ph.D.: Student M.S.: Kansas State University B.S.: University of Arizona Research area: Dairy Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Luiz Ferraretto
Anil Sigdel Ph.D. Student M.S.: Animal Sciences, University of Florida Research Area: Dairy Cattle Genomics Major Professor: Dr. Francisco Peñagaricano
Froylan Sosa Hernandez Ph.D.: Student (AMCB) M.S.: National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) D.V.M.: University of Veracruz, Mexico Research area: Biology of Reproduction Major Professor: Dr. Peter J Hansen
Tessa Schulmeister Ph.D.: Student M.S.: University of Florida B.S.: Northern Illinois University Research area: Animal Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo
Melissa Tench M.S.: Student B.S.: Animal Sciences with Equine Specialization and Business Management Research area: Equine Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Lori Warren
Lin Teng Ph.D: Student M.S.: University of Florida B.S.: Huazhong Agricultural University Research area: Microbiology and Bioinformatics Major Professor: Dr. K. C. Jeong
Brittney L. Thompson M.S.: Student B.S.: University of Florida Research area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Corwin Nelson
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
Achilles Vieira Neto Ph.D.: Student M.Sc.: University of Florida D.V.M.: Santa Catarina State University, Brazil Research area: Postpartum disease and their effect on reproductive performance of dairy cows Major Professor: Dr. José Eduardo P. Santos
James Vinyard Ph.D: Student M.S.: Ruminant Nutrition and Metabolism, University of Idaho, 2018 B.S.: Animal Sciences, Purdue University, 2016 Research area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Antonio Faciola
Eoné Willemse M.S.: Student B.S.: University of the Free State, South Africa Research area: Equine Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Lori Warren
Teri Williams Ph.D: Student M.S:. Fort Valley State University B.S:. University of Georgia Research Area: Ruminant Physiology and Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Corwin Nelson
Felipe Xavier Amaro Ph.D.: Student M.S.: University of Florida B.S.: Federal University of Vicosa Research area: Ruminant Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. Diwakar Vyas
Cheng Ye Ph.D.: Student B.S.: Huazhong Agriculture University Research area: Type 1 diabetes Dr. John Driver
Roney Zimpel Ph.D.: Student M.S.: State University of West Parana B.S.: Pontifical Catholic University of Parana Research area: Animal Reproduction and Nutrition Major Professor: Dr. José Eduardo P. Santos

Animal Sciences Academic Advisors

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

Undergraduate Program Advisor	Email	Phone
Ms. Allyson Trimble ANS Bldg., 459, Room 100A Book an appointment	trimbleak@ufl.edu	352-392-9739

Faculty Advisors

First visit should be with Dr. TenBroeck, Allyson Trimble or Amie Imler. 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. Albert De Vries	devries@ufl.edul	Red Larson Bldg., 499, Room 104F
Dr. Timothy Hackmann	thackmann@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 210E
Mr. Joel McQuagge	mcquagge@ufl.edu	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 210B
Dr. Emily Miller-Cushon	emillerc@ufl.edu	Red Larson Bldg., 499, Room 104E
Ms. Amie Imler Innovation Academy Students Only	amie.taylor@ufl.edu Book an appointment	ANS Bldg., 459, Room 231E
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

Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences

People

Faculty

Adegbola T. Adesogan

Director, Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems Professor of Ruminant Nutrition

BIO

John Arthington

Professor and Chair

BIO

Mario Binelli

Assistant Professor of Reproductive Physiology

BIO

Jeremy Block

Assistant Professor of Reproductive Physiology

BIO

John Bromfield

Assistant Professor

BIO

Samantha Brooks

Associate Professor — Equine Physiology

BIO

Ilaria Capua

Preeminent Professor & Director of the One Health Center of Excellence for Research and Training

BIO

Chad Carr

State Meat Extension Specialist, Associate Professor

BIO

Geoffrey Dahl

Professor — Harriet B. Weeks Professor

BIO

Albert De Vries

Professor of Dairy Managment Systems

BIO

Nicolas DiLorenzo

Assistant Professor

BIO

John P. Driver

Assistant Professor of Immunology

BIO

Antonio Faciola

Assistant Professor of Livestock Nutrition

BIO

Luiz Ferraretto

Assistant Professor of Livestock Nutrition

BIO

Peter. J. Hansen

Distinguished Professor & L.E. Red Larson Professor

BIO

Bailey Harsh

Assistant Professor

BIO

Arie Hendrik Havelaar

Professor of Microbial Risk Assessment and Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases

BIO

Matt Hersom

Associate ProfessorExtension Beef Cattle Specialist

BIO

Amie Imler

Lecturer

BIO

Kwang Cheol (K.C.) Jeong

Associate Professor

BIO

Jimena Laporta

Assistant Professor of Mammary Physiology

BIO

Raluca Mateescu

Associate Professor of Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

BIO

Joel McQuagge

Instructor in Equine Behavior and Management

BIO

Emily K. Miller-Cushon

Assistant Professor

BIO

Philipe Moriel

Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Nutrition

BIO

Corwin D. Nelson

Director, Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems
Professor of Ruminant Nutrition

Associate Professor
Extension Beef Cattle Specialist