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Brianna Juarez

Ames,IA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Researcher

Iowa State University- Carpenter Lab
Ames, IA
01.2024 - Current
  • Utilized calan feeders to determine daily feed intake.
  • Collected urine for measurement of pH.
  • Sampled individual cow refusals and TMR to determine sorting behavior using the Penn State Particle Separator.
  • Collected blood samples via tail bleeding to analyze for NEFA, BHBA, and Ca.
  • Collected colostrum to determine the fat, protein, and SCC.
  • Collected weekly milk samples and daily milk weights to determine fat, protein, lactose, SCC, and MUN.
  • Utilized ELANCO BCS scoring system to determine the relative amount of subcutaneous body fat/energy reserve of cows.

Graduate Researcher

University of Illinois- Nolan Lab
Champaign, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Gathered data on feed samples to determine percent dry matter
  • Sorted data into excel to analyze differences
  • Gathered information on feed cost impacts on dairy farmers.

Research Assistant

University of Illinois- Miller Lab
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in the preparation and dissection of chickens to obtain the utero-vaginal junction
  • Prepared and stained the utero-vaginal junction using a Hematoxylin and Eosin stain
  • Analyzed the samples under a microscope to determine if sperm storage tubules were present
  • Collected samples of sperm storage tubules using a laser capture microdissection machine
  • Isolated the RNA using an RNA isolation protocol
  • Utilized a nanodrop to measure the quality and quantity of the RNA samples.

Animal Science 103 Section Leader

University of Illinois
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked with students in their effort to learn to milk cows by hand and by machine, to halter cows, and how to body condition score
  • Supervised students to ensure their safety on the farm
  • Set up and cleaned up after lab rotations to meet proper sanitation protocols.

Education

Master of Science in Animal Sciences -

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05-2023

Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences -

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
01.2022

Associate of Science -

Sauk Valley Community College
01.2020

Master of Science - Animal Science

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Data Entry
  • Project Management
  • Dairy Cattle Handling
  • Tractor Operation
  • Training and Mentoring

Timeline

Graduate Researcher

Iowa State University- Carpenter Lab
01.2024 - Current

Graduate Researcher

University of Illinois- Nolan Lab
08.2022 - 05.2023

Animal Science 103 Section Leader

University of Illinois
09.2021 - 03.2022

Research Assistant

University of Illinois- Miller Lab
06.2021 - 07.2022

Master of Science in Animal Sciences -

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences -

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Associate of Science -

Sauk Valley Community College

Master of Science - Animal Science

Iowa State University

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