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Animal Sciences Department

Animal Sciences Department

Dr. Fernanda Batistel

Assistant Professor

The overall goal of Dr. Batistel’s research program is to develop effective strategies for feeding ruminant animals, allowing for efficient production, and mitigating environmental impact. Her current research interest involves the effects of dietary fatty acids on fiber digestion and rumen fermentation and the impact of nutrients on fetal programming.

  • Research Summary

    The overall goal of Dr. Batistel’s research program is to develop effective strategies for feeding ruminant animals, allowing for efficient production, and mitigating environmental impact. My current research interest involves the effects of dietary fatty acids on fiber digestion and rumen fermentation and the impact of nutrients on fetal programming.

  • Education

    Education:

    • 2015-2018 – Philosophy Doctor - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

    • 2012-2014 – Master of Science - University of São Paulo, Brazil.

    • 2007-2011 – Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil.

  • Publications
  • Awards and Recognition
    • Wilson G. Pond International Travel Award, American Society of Animal Sciences, 2018.
    • Alltech Young Scientist Award, Second Place in the North American Region, 2018
    • Midwest Dairy Young Scholar, American Dairy Science Association, 2018.
    • Graduate Student Fellowship Award, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, 2015-18.
  • Professional Memberships
    • American Dairy Science Association
    • American Society of Microbiology
    • American Association for the Advancement of Science

Fernanda Batistel Faculty Page

Contact

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

352-294-6994
fernandabatistel@ufl.edu