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It's calving season at NFREC! #lovemyjob #experiment #cattle #reprorocks

This study was the first experiment I started working on when I arrived at NFREC, and I’m so proud that it’s now published in the Journal of Animal Science! Huge congrats to everyone involved! #ReproRocks #ResearchInAg academic.oup.com/jas/article/do…

For the NFREC-Repro lab Christmas gathering, we visit Ms. Mary Clark's operation, where she breeds Longhorn cattle! It's a pleasure to connect with those involved in our extension programs and see the hard work and passion behind their operations. #reprorocks #cattle #longhorns

Job Opening at The University of Antwerp! 📢 PhD position in fertility preservation/stem cells Please see description of the position and the link to apply: uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vacanc…

Yesterday, Camila “Rainbow”, a PhD student at the NFREC Repro Lab, was awarded first place in the graduate student competition during #IETS2025. Congratulations, Cami! You deserve this! The sky's the limit! I'm so proud of you! #reprorocks #UFIFAS #GoGators 📷

📷 We have a new PhD Candidate at the NFREC Repro Lab! 📷 Daniella Heredia successfully passed her qualifier exams yesterday, and now she’s ready to head to Université Laval to participate in the Research Abroad Program at Dr. Marc Andre Sirard lab. Congrats, Dani! The sky’s the limit! 📷

Mauro Venturini, Ph.D. student at the NFREC-Repro Lab, has been awarded the 2025 Student Fellowship Award, sponsored by the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation. He attended the International Livestock Congress in Houston, TX. Well deserved, Mauro!

Camila Lopez represented our Department and IFAS at the Madelyn Lockhart Fellowship Competition. She received an honorable mention and a scholarship award. This prestigious award is given by the Association of Academic Women at UF. Congrats, Cami! #WomenInScience #WinRs

Last week, we said goodbye to Beatriz Rodrigues, our first Research Scholar from Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama in Portugal, who spent 6 months with us at UF IFAS NFREC . She did a tremendous job! Thank you, Bea, for all your dedication. We all hope to see you again soon!

Honored to receive the Outstanding Early Career Award in the Research category from ASAS-Southern Section! Thank you to everyone who, in one way or another, has contributed to my career as a scientist. A special thanks to all the students, colleagues, and staff members at NFREC!

Thanks, Daniella Heredia . The NFREC-Repro Lab is now part of the viral action figure trend. Check out these fantastic characters 🤣🤣🤣🤣this is hilarious!

The first paper from Mauro Venturini’s PhD is out in JAS! Congrats, Mauro! Thanks to Deseret Cattle, the Cattle Enhancement Board, & all collaborators! #BeefResearch #ReproRocks academic.oup.com/jas/article/do…

Yesterday was a big day at UF IFAS NFREC ! Daniella Heredia (biological scientist and grad student) successfully defended her PhD dissertation! So proud of you, Dani! Thanks for trusting me as your M.Sc. & Ph.D. advisor. The sky is the limit! #womeninscience

Today, Mauro Venturini became the 2nd Ph.D. graduate from the GonelLaB! 🤓 He successfully defended his dissertation and will graduate in August. So proud of your journey, Mauro: thank you for choosing me as your advisor. The sky is the limit! 🥳

Maria Camila Lopez “Rainbow” successfully defended her dissertation: Cell-free DNA and extracellular vesicles as indicators of reproductive status in beef cows. Congrats, Rainbow! Thanks for trusting me as your Ph.D. advisor. The sky is the limit! #WinRs #reprorocks

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My favorite week of the year! The NFREC-REPRO Lab joined the Reproductive Management School organized by CFLAG in St. Cloud, FL. A week full of learning, hands-on practice, and amazing people. Grateful to be part of this great program! #BeefRepro #Extension

Congratulations to Maria Camila Lopez! She was awarded the USDA merit award at #SSR2025

4 amazing days full of science, great ideas, and incredible people at #SSR2025 in Washington, DC! Grateful to be part of this inspiring society! See you in Indianapolis in 2026! 🧬✨🤓❣️

One of those gifts that makes you smile like a child on Christmas! 😊 Thank you, Fernando Mesquita , for thinking of me and sending this amazing bovine uterus amigurumi. Truly one of the best presents I’ve ever received! #UF #Unipampa #friends #reprorocks