Brianna Juarez
Ames,IA
Summary
Dedicated Animal Science graduate student with a Master of Science degree and extensive hands-on experience with dairy cattle handling and herd management software. Strong background in dairy management, including nutrition, animal health, and milking techniques. Looking to enhance my expertise and passion for dairy management to contribute innovative solutions in the dairy industry, with a long-term goal of advancing sustainable and efficient farming practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University- Carpenter Lab
Ames, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Calculated daily feed consumption using Calan feeders.
- Conducted collection of urine samples to determine pH levels.
- Sampled individual cow refusals and TMR to determine sorting behavior using the Penn State Particle Separator.
- Performed collection and analysis of blood samples for NEFA, BHBA, and Calcium.
- Collected colostrum and milk samples for the analysis of fat, protein, SCC, and MUN.
- Applied ELANCO BCS scoring system to assess subcutaneous body fat reserves in cattle.
- Utilized SAS version 9.4 for comprehensive statistical data analysis.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois- Nolan Lab
Champaign, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Analyzed feed samples to calculate dry matter percentage.
- Organized data in Excel for comparative analysis.
- Analyzed feed cost implications affecting dairy farming operations.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois- Miller Lab
Champaign, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Executed dissections to extract utero-vaginal tissues from chickens.
- Conducted staining of utero-vaginal junction using Hematoxylin and Eosin.
- Conducted microscopic analysis of samples to identify sperm storage tubules.
- Utilized laser capture microdissection for sperm storage tubule sample collection.
- Executed RNA extraction utilizing standardized protocols.
- Measured RNA sample quality and quantity using nanodrop technology.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
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, IASkills
- Data Compilation
- SAS programming
- Project Management
- Dairy Cattle Handling
- Tractor Operation
- Training and Mentoring
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience with PC-Dart and AMTS
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University- Carpenter Lab
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois- Nolan Lab
08.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois- Miller Lab
06.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Animal Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
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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