Title
Associate Professor/Extension Specialist-DairyOffice Building
Alfred Dairy Science HallOffice
113NMailing Address
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 113NDairy & Food Science-Box 2104
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Biography
Maristela supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as assistant professor and SDSU Extension dairy specialist based at the South Dakota State University 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 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.
Areas of Research
- Milk quality
- Lactation physiology
Department(s)
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Department of Dairy and Food Science
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SDSU Extension