Striving to have a positive impact on society by educating college students, training future scientists & improving farm operations globally. Views are my own.

Joined July 2017
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So proud to work with these people! What a privilege to lead this team! 2023 Lab Picture. #DreamTeam #GoGators 🐊
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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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When you agree to be in a committee

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Jan 23
What a Gator life🐊 Welcome, #UF30! 🎉
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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
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Grateful & proud to be part of a community of exceptional scientists, educators, and students. #GoGators🐊
18 Dec 2025
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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Attention #Equine Scientists & #Horse Lovers! UF Animal Sciences is hiring a Lecturer in Equine Science. A great opportunity to help shape the future of our equine program. explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/j… Please share! #EquineScience #AnimalScience #EquineEducation #HorseLovers #UF

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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!
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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!
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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!
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Go Gators 🐊
UF scientists using Gatorade royalties to support groundbreaking research gainesville.com/story/news/e…
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#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!
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Thanks for facilitating this visit, Jose!
20 Nov 2025
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!
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20 Nov 2025
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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!
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My research filling up the knowledge gap 🙂

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Can’t wait!
17 Nov 2025
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
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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!
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