Joao H J Bittar

Joao H J Bittar, DVM, MSc., PhD.

Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Extension

Department: Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Business Phone: (352) 294-4349
Business Email: jbittar@ufl.edu

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Accomplishments

  1. Excellent Graduate Student Recruitment receipt

    College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia

  2. Outstanding Service Resident Award in Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Service receipt

    College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

  3. Resident Research Award Competition receipt

    College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

  4. Resident Research Award Competition receipt

    College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

Research Profile

– Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex – Trace Minerals – Infectious diseases of beef cattle – Reproduction

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. Elucidating genetics-microbiota interactions to boost immunity in beef cattle

    Active

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
  2. Optimal timing for vaccinating pregnant beef heifers: impact on colostrum quality and calf health

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
  3. Strategic Treatment and Control of Liver Flukes (Fasciola hepatica) in Florida Beef Cattle Herds: Optimizing Deworming Protocols Selection

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
  4. A new supplementation strategy for beef heifers in Florida (YEAR 2)

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
  5. Association between residual feed intake and fertility-related measures in young bulls

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
  6. Effect of injectable trace minerals use at two different times on stress responses to weaning and transportation stress in beef calves

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
  7. Genetics of immune competence in beef cattle

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL CATTLE ENHANCEMENT BOARD via FL DEPT OF AG AND CONSUMER SER
  8. Prevalence, fecal egg counts, and species identification of Gastrointestinal nematodes in beef cow/calf operations in Florida

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
  9. Mitigating Heat Stress in grazing Bos Indicus-Influenced Beef Cattle in Tropical/Subtropical Environments

    Active

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG
  10. NIFA AG2PI Collaborative: Seeding the Future of Agricultural Genome to Phenome Research for Crops and Livestock

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    IOWA STATE UNIV via US DEPT OF AG NATL INST OF FOOD AND AG

Education

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Comparative Biomedical Science

    College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia (UGA)

  2. Residency in Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine

    College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

  3. Master of Science (MSc.) in Veterinary Medical Sciences

    College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

  4. Specialization training in Beef Cattle Farm Management

    REHAGRO (Brazil)

  5. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM equivalent)

    School of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Goiás (UFG-Brazil)

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 294-4349
Emails:
Business:
jbittar@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100136
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
2015 SW 16TH AVE OFC 114
PO Box 100136
DERISO HALL BLDG
GAINESVILLE FL 32610