Luciana B. da Costa, DVM, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor - Practice
Extension Veterinarian - Dairy
Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Ohio State University Extension-Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University
A100L Sisson Hall
1920 Coffey Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone:
(614) 247-8145
Fax:
(614) 292-4142
Professional Training and Experience
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PhD, The Ohio State University, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
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MSc, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, 1997
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Residency, Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals, São Paulo State University–UNESP, Brazil
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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
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Dairy Herd Management & Preventive Medicine (VETPREV 7776)