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