Animal Sciences 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.
Faculty
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Appointed chair of the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, Dr. Dean Pringle brings decades of leadership, research and industry experience to support Florida’s animal agriculture, students, and stakeholders. Dr. Pringle has an extensive background in research, teaching and stakeholder engagement, including securing major research funding and advancing animal agriculture across Florida.
Adegbola T. Adesogan
Associate Vice President and Director, Global Food Systems Institute
adesogan@ufl.edu
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Dr. De Vries 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 the optimization of culling and replacement strategies, statistical process control, economics of reproduction and genetics, and precision dairy farming.
Nicolas DiLorenzo
Professor of Beef Cattle Nutrition
Thomas H. and Mary J. Braddock Professorship
ndilorenzo@ufl.eduBIO
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's degree and his PhD in Animal Science with an emphasis in beef cattle nutrition.
Antonio Faciola
Associate Professor & Associate Chair
Graduate Program Coordinator
Undergraduate Honors Coordinator
afaciola@ufl.edu
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Saskia Hendrickx has over twenty years of experience in international livestock research and public health. Her research focuses on the connections between animal, human, and environmental health, with the ultimate goal of increasing household incomes.
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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
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Kyle grew up in Modesto California raising swine, cattle, sheep, and chickens on his family farm. He was highly involved with the collegiate meat and livestock judging through his time at Modesto Junior College and Fresno State University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education.
Todd Thrift
Associate Professor - Beef Cattle Management
Jim Handley Professor in Beef Sciences
tathrift@ufl.eduBIO
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.
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Dr. Warren directs the equine nutrition program at the University of Florida. She focuses on 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.
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