Maristela Rovai
Associate Professor/Extension Specialist-Dairy
Biography
Maristela supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as assistant professor and SDSU Extension dairy specialist based at the 葫芦影业 campus in Brookings. She develops SDSU Extension programs for improvement of milk quality, assists dairy producers in training Hispanic employees and to develop training programs specifically for Hispanic employees.
Education
- Ph.D. in veterinary science | Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain | 2001
- M.S. in animal production | Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain | 1997
- B.S. in veterinary science | Fundacao de Ensino Octavio Bastos, Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1994
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Dairy extension
- Milk quality
- Workforce training
Academic Responsibilities
- DS 492 - Dairy Spanish
Extension Responsibilities
Develop Extension programs for improvement of milk quality. Assist dairy producers in training hispanic employees. Develop training programs specifically for hispanic employees.
Research and Scholar Work
Areas of Research
- Milk quality
- Lactation physiology
Associated Areas
