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Daniela A. L. Lourenco Associate Professor

Animal & Dairy Science

D.W. Brooks Awards of Excellence in Research

Daniela Lourenco is an associate professor in animal breeding, genetics, and genomics at CAES. Her research has focused on improving livestock production, health, fitness, and efficiency using genomic information; developing statistical methods and software for genetic evaluation and genome-wide association; and addressing issues related to using big data and multiomics information. She actively works with several U.S. and international breeding companies, and her multispecies genetic research program has secured over $10 million in grant funds from government and private sources since 2015. Lourenco has authored over 300 conference proceedings and 175 peer-reviewed publications and has given almost 100 invited talks on five continents.

Charles Robert Dove Professor

Animal & Dairy Science

D.W. Brooks Awards of Excellence in Teaching

Robert Dove was raised on a farm in central Missouri raising cattle, swine, horses, poultry, and row crops. He completed his bachelor of science and master of science degrees at the University of Missouri, and his doctorate at Iowa State University. Dove has been on faculty at CAES for more than 35 years, where he is a professor of swine nutrition. He serves as the undergraduate coordinator for the Department of Animal and Dairy Science and as the state swine specialist for UGA Cooperative Extension. Over the past 20 years, Dove has taught multiple undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on hands-on learning and practical application of the material.

Pedro Fontes Assistant Professor

Animal & Dairy Science

UGA Beef Tips Podcast

Dr. Pedro Fontes has launched a brand-new podcast, 'Beef Tips', where UGA Beef Team members and other industry professionals cover everything from herd management, reproduction, and nutrition to industry trends and producer success stories. Whether you’re a seasoned cattleman or new to the beef industry, UGA Beef Tips will help you make informed decisions for your operation!

Available Now On: Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music

Beef Tips Podcast

Kari K. Turner Associate Professor

Animal & Dairy Science

2024 Class of Teaching Academy Member

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Kari Turner has been named a member of the University of Georgia Teaching Academy. This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Turner's exceptional dedication to teaching and learning.

Dr. Turner's inclusion in this esteemed group highlights her significant contributions to the teaching-learning enterprise and underscores the importance of fostering effective educational environments.

Congratulations to Dr. Kari Turner.

Kaleb Blakke Marchant Beef, Sheep, and Feed Mill Farm Manager/PhD; Major Professor: Fontes/Fluharty

Animal & Dairy Science

Georgia Farm Bureau's Excellence in Agriculture Winner

Kaleb Marchant, ADS Double Bridges Beef and Sheep Farm and Feedmill Manager, and his wife, Kaitlyn, recently received an award they have been working towards for years. Few couples embody the spirit of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program more than Kaleb and Kaitlyn Marchant. Currently serving as the fourth district’s representative on the Young Farmers & Ranchers committee, each has dedicated their lives to advancing the industry here in Georgia. And for that reason, they were recently named this year’s Excellence in Agriculture winners.

CAES recently highlighted our excellent teaching program in Animal & Dairy Science

Herd Mentality

The Jersey Management by Students program at CAES equips animal and dairy science majors with high-value skills in livestock breeding.