Luciana B. da Costa
DVM, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor - Practice, Extension Veterinarian - Dairy
Department
Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Professional Training and Experience
- PhD, The Ohio State University, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
- MSc, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, 1997
- Residency, Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals, São Paulo State University–UNESP, Brazil
- MV (DVM equivalent), Federal University of Paraná, Brazil
Research Interests
- Milk quality and troubleshooting somatic cell count
- Control of mastitis through management practices
- Dairy records and milk quality management
- Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus
Extension Interests
- Comprehensive programming on udder health to improve milk quality in conventional and organic production systems.
Instructional Areas
- Dairy Herd Management & Preventive Medicine (VETPREV 7776)
Publications
2022
- Brock, C; Pempek, J; Jackson-Smith, D; Weaver, K; da Costa, L; Habing, G. “Managing organic dairy herd health: Current roles and possible futures for veterinarians with organic clientele” Journal of Dairy Science, 2022 Oct;105(10):8328-8341. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21720
2021
- Silva VM, Souza MT, Blagitz MG, Souza FN, Batista CF, Alves AJ, Fernandes ACC, Sanchez EMR, Ordinola-Ramirez CM, da Costa L, Della Libera A. (2021). Milk lymphocyte profile and macrophage functions: new insight into the immunity of the mammary gland in quarters infected with Corynebacterium bovis. BMC Vet Res, Aug 2021. DOI: 10.1186/s12917-021-02989-5
- Pempek, J; Brock, C; Jackson-Smith, D; da Costa, L; Habing, G (2021). Organic dairy producer experiences and decisions on disease prevention and treatment. Journal Dairy Science, Jan 2021. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19621
- Santa Catarina A; Gregolin L; Scheneider M; Machado L; Souza F; Della Libera A, Diniz S; da Costa L; Leal M; Blagitz MG. (2021). Influence of hypocalcemia on energy metabolism and innate immune response of dairy cows in the transition period. Influência da hypocalcemia sobre o metabolismo energético e resposta imune inata de vacas leiteiras no período de transição (In Portuguese) Rev. Agr. Acad., v. 4, n. 1, Jan/Feb (2021) DOI: 10.32406/v4n12021/69-76/agrariacad
- Bonelli M, da Costa L, da Costa RC. (2021). Characterization of magnetic resonance imaging findings in 100 dogs with osseous-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound, Aug 2021 DOI: 10.1111/vru.13014
- Bonelli M, da Costa L, da Costa RC. (2021). Magnetic resonance imaging and neurological findings in dogs with disc-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (63 cases). BMC Veterinary Research Apr 2021. doi: 10.1186/s12917-021-02846-5.
2020
- Pempek, J; Brock, C; Jackson-Smith, D; da Costa, L; Habing, G. Organic dairy producer experiences and decisions on disease prevention and treatment. Journal Dairy Science, Jan 2021 https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19621.
- Manuelian C; Penasa M; da Costa L; Burbi S; Righi F; De Marchi M. Organic livestock production: a bibliometric analysis. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology - Feb 2020. doi:10.3390/ani10040618.
- Barragan, A; Bauman, L; da Costa, L; Velez, J; Rozo, Juan; Schuenemann, G; Menichetti, B; Piñeiro, J; Bas, S. Administration of acetylsalicylic acid after parturition in lactating dairy cows under certified organic management: Part I. Milk yield, milk components, activity patterns, fertility and health. Journal Dairy Science- Sept 2020. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18388.
- M. Santos, A.M.M.P.D. Libera, F.N. Souza, S.A. Diniz, L.C.B. Gregolin, da Costa L, M.G. Blagitz. Functional evaluation of blood neutrophils in primiparous and pluriparous Lacaune ewes. Avaliação da atividade funcional dos neutrófilos sanguíneos em ovelhas primíparas e pluríparas da raça Lacaune. ABMVZ v.72, n.5, 1993-1996, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-11416.
2018
- Moura GS; Marques M; Gebreyes WA; Stipp DT, da Costa MM; Souza FN; da Costa L; Oliveira CJ. "Occurrence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci in dairy goat herds in Ohio, United States." July 2018. Journal of Dairy Science pii: S0022-0302(18)30647-7. doi: 10.3168/jds.2017-13361.
- Moura GS; Marques M; Souza FN; da Costa L; Abad AC; Mota RA. “Catharral mastitis by Staphylococcus simulans in a nulliparous goat”. Aug 2018, Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Sciences, v.55, n.3. DOI:10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2018.140288
- Moura GS, Marques M; de Souza FN, de Vliegher S, da Costa L, Mota RA. Uso da técnica de MALDI-TOF no diagnóstico das mastites causadas por Staphylococcus aureus em ovinos de corte. Pesquisa Veterinaria Brasileira, Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research 2018, v.38, p.386-387. (Published In Portuguese)
- Vansteenkiste D, Martin-Vaquero P, Bonelli M, da Costa L, da Costa RC. “Long-term computed tomography follow-up in great Danes with or without signs of osseous- associated cervical Spondylomyelopathy" doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-1835-7 (Published 2019 BMC Veterinary Research).
2017
- Moura GS; Marques M; Gebreyes WA; Stipp DT, da Costa MM; Souza FN; da Costa L; Oliveira CJ. "Occurrence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and coagulase-negative staphylococci (MRCoNS) in dairy goat herds in Ohio, USA." May 2017. (Accepted with minor revisions - Journal of Dairy Science).
- Nobre DM, da Costa, L, Della Libera A. Mannhemia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida resistance to antimicrobials used to control Bovine Respiratory Disease and its impact on One Health issue - Review. (Sept 2017 In Review).
- Moura GS; Marques M; Souza FN; da Costa L; Abad AC; Mota RA. “Catharral mastitis by Staphylococcus simulans in a nulliparous goat”. Oct 2017 (In Review - Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Sciences).
- Catarina AS; Schneider M; Marochi JC, Andriguetti MF; Souza FN; Della Libera AMMP; da Costa L; Blagitz MG. Effect of dry cow antimicrobial therapy and internal teat sealant on the percentage of milk mononuclear and polymorphonuclear leukocytes during the early post-partum period. Oct 2017 (In Review Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Sciences).
- Curtis E, da Costa L, da Costa RC. “Cerebrospinal Fluid changes in Dogs with Cervical Spondylomyelopathy” (Nov 2017 Submitted Research in Veterinary Science).
- Barragan, A, da Costa L, Bas S, Della Libera A, Hovingh E, Rassler S, Ostach M, da Costa F. “Association of subclinical hypocalcemia and teat canal diameter after milking in dairy cattle” [Abstract]. Proceedings of American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). (Feb 2018).
- da Costa L, Bohland K. "A state-wide survey of colostrum management practices on organic dairy farms in Ohio." [Abstract]. Proceedings of American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Pittsburgh: ADSA. (Jun 2017).
- da Costa L, Della Libera A, Sullivan H. Mastitis in dairy cows. [Abstract]. “Prototheca in Bulk Tank Milk - an emerging mastitis pathogen”. Proceedings of American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Pittsburgh: ADSA. (Jun 2017).
- da Costa, L; Bas, S. "Ultrasound in dairy cows teats." [Abstract]. Morphologic Characteristics of Teat in Dairy Cows. Proceedings of American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Pittsburgh: ADSA. (Jun 2017).
- Barragan A, Bauman L, da Costa L, Velez, J , Rozo Goncalves J, Schuenemann, G, Bas S. "Effects of oral administration of acetylsalicylic acid after parturition on milk yield and milk components in lactating dairy cows under certified organic management." [Abstract]. Proceedings of American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Pittsburgh: ADSA. (Jun 2017).
- Barragan A., da Costa L, Bas, S. "Assessment of two pain management strategies following scoop dehorning in dairy calves." [Abstract]. Proceedings of American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Pittsburgh: ADSA. (Jun 2017).
- Catarina A, Souza F, Della Libera A, Diniz S, da Costa L, Schneider M, Pessoa L, Blagitz M. [Abstract] "Metabolic and immune profile of cows diagnosed with subclinical and clinical hypocalcemia - Preliminary data" XII Brazilian Buiatrics Conference: Iguacu Falls, Brazil. (Sep 2017).
- Santos M, Della Libera A, Souza F, Diniz S, Gregolin L, da Costa L, Blagitz M. [Abstract] "Functional evaluation of neutrophils in primiparous and pluriparous Lacaune ewes." XII Brazilian Buiatrics Conference: Iguacu Falls, Brazil. (Sep 2017).
- da Costa L “Future of Mastitis in Dairy Cows Using Past Knowledge and Present Management Tools”. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, Oct 2017 (In Review - Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Sciences).
2016
- da Costa, L, Bas, S. "Ultrasound in dairy cows teats". Morphologic Characteristics of Teat in Dairy Cows. [ Editor-Review ] ( Forthcoming ) 70% Authorship
- da Costa LB, Rajala-Schultz PJ, Schuenemann GM. "Risk factors associated with detection of Staphylococcus aureus". XVII Latin-American Buiatrics Conference and XI Brazilian Buiatrics Conference. [ Unknown ] ( Forthcoming )
- da Costa L, Della Libera A. "Mastitis in dairy cows". Prototheca in BulkTank Milk - an emerging mastitis pathogen. [ Editor-Review ] ( Forthcoming )
- da Costa L, Rajala-Schultz PJ.. "Dry-off practices and heifer raising management associated with prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus." 2016. ( Revision )
- da Costa, L, Della Libera A. "Prototheca in bulk tank milk: an emerging mastitis pathogen in dairy cows." ( In Preparation )
- da Costa L, Rajala-Schultz PJ; Hoet, A et al.. "Antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus and molecular characterization of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from bulk tank milk in Ohio dairy herds.." ( InPreparation )
- da Costa L. "Colostrum and managements practices from survey applied to Ohio dairy producers." [ Peer-Review ] ( In Preparation )
2015
- da Costa L; Rajala-Schultz PJ; Schuenemann G. "Management practices associated with presence of Staphylococcus aureus in bulk tank milk from Ohio dairy herds." Journal of Dairy Science. 2016;99:1364-1373.