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.@AAAS fellow 🔦 ADEGBOLA ADESOGAN
Adegbola Adesogan serves at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences as associate vice president, director of the Global Food Systems Institute, and @uf_ansci professor.
His work focuses on sustainably increasing animal-source food production, improving forage quality, and advancing nutrition, with a global impact on agriculture and vulnerable populations.
Learn about this newly named AAAS lifetime fellow from the @UF_IFAS_GFSI, and others from our organization 🔗 tr.ee/xG62CEo1Fm
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The University of Florida is recognized again on the #ForbesNewIvies list of public institutions — highlighting UF’s leadership in preparing students for an AI-driven workforce. ➡️ brnw.ch/NewIvy26
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Gerald’s first first-author pub is out! In this study, we evaluated hydroponically sprouted #barley, #triticale, and #wheat for in situ #ruminal nutrient degradation, fractional disappearance rate, and effective ruminal degradation.
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Starting the year on a great note. Congratulations to Gerald on his first first-author paper!
A lot of work went into this study, and it’s nice to see it come together. Looking forward to what’s next!
Coming soon as open access in #Fermentation
Big news from the Gator Nation! 🐊 We are excited to announce that we have achieved top national rankings. We’re proud to lead the future of agriculture, natural resources, and innovation.
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Huge congrats to Mikayla for passing her qualifying exam! She has shown remarkable growth, determination & commitment to excellence, both in her research & in the classroom. Mikayla is also an outstanding mentor, leader & organizer, and it has been inspiring to watch her thrive!
Martha’s first first-author paper is out! It provides an overview of how cobalt plays an important role in dairy cow health and production by enabling rumen microbes to produce vitamin B₁₂.
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Shoutout to Carol for taking on the largest trial we’ve ever run! Evaluating probiotics in 120 transition dairy cows! This year-long trial demands grit, organization & incredible dedication & she’s already rising to the challenge! I couldn’t ask for a better student to lead this!
Wrapping up the semester on a high note!
Big shoutout to Charese Hammond for driving an innovative project on alternative #feedstuffs for #dairy cows.
Her dedication and creativity have been incredible to watch. Proud of you and your work!
#Proud and #grateful for this team! Grad school is challenging, but we lift each other up and keep moving forward. #Thankful for another year of growth, resilience, and accomplishments!
It has been a pleasure to host Dr. Hichem Ben Salem from Tunisia. His visit is sponsored by IAEA and we are strengthening the collaboration between our research groups! Dr. Ben Salem is the Head of the Forage And Animal Production Lab and has a very productive Team!
To my fellow workaholics, especially early-careers; an unsolicited advice: Take care of your body & mind. Step away from the desk & make time for friendships that will carry you through the toughest moments & celebrate the best ones. Your work will be better when YOU are better!
Be sure to catch Dr. Angel Abuelo as he discusses production-side dairy careers in an ADSA webinar this Wednesday at 2PM EST! Register here: bit.ly/42R6zeD
Huge congratulations to Martha Ulina Siregar on her first first-author paper, just accepted in Animals!
I know how much work, dedication, and persistence went into this achievement. Your growth as a researcher has been remarkable, and I couldn’t be prouder of your progress!