Starting the year on a great note. Congratulations to Gerald on his first first-author paper! A lot of work went into this study, and it’s nice to see it come together. Looking forward to what’s next! Coming soon as open access in #Fermentation

Huge congrats to Mikayla for passing her qualifying exam! She has shown remarkable growth, determination & commitment to excellence, both in her research & in the classroom. Mikayla is also an outstanding mentor, leader & organizer, and it has been inspiring to watch her thrive!

Shoutout to Carol for taking on the largest trial we’ve ever run! Evaluating probiotics in 120 transition dairy cows! This year-long trial demands grit, organization & incredible dedication & she’s already rising to the challenge! I couldn’t ask for a better student to lead this!

Wrapping up the semester on a high note! Big shoutout to Charese Hammond for driving an innovative project on alternative #feedstuffs for #dairy cows. Her dedication and creativity have been incredible to watch. Proud of you and your work!

#Proud and #grateful for this team! Grad school is challenging, but we lift each other up and keep moving forward. #Thankful for another year of growth, resilience, and accomplishments!

To my fellow workaholics, especially early-careers; an unsolicited advice: Take care of your body & mind. Step away from the desk & make time for friendships that will carry you through the toughest moments & celebrate the best ones. Your work will be better when YOU are better!

Huge congratulations to Martha Ulina Siregar on her first first-author paper, just accepted in Animals! I know how much work, dedication, and persistence went into this achievement. Your growth as a researcher has been remarkable, and I couldn’t be prouder of your progress!

Congrats to Mikayla on another exp., you led a big team effort & it’s amazing to see you grow into an independent scientist. We’re exploring how to alleviate heat stress, a novel path to improve fermentation physiology & feeding practices. Big thanks to Evonik for the support!

Thank you, UF Innovate | Accelerate for supporting and recognizing our innovations and entrepreneurship at the University of Florida! | UF/IFAS #GoGators 🐊