Joao H J Bittar, DVM, MSc., PhD.
Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Extension
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Accomplishments
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Excellent Graduate Student Recruitment receipt
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
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Outstanding Service Resident Award in Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Service receipt
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Resident Research Award Competition receipt
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Prevalence, fecal egg counts, and species identification of Gastrointestinal nematodes in beef cow/calf operations in Florida
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
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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
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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
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Comparative Biomedical Science
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia (UGA)
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Residency in Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Master of Science (MSc.) in Veterinary Medical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
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Specialization training in Beef Cattle Farm Management
REHAGRO (Brazil)
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM equivalent)
School of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Goiás (UFG-Brazil)
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 294-4349
- Business:
- jbittar@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100136
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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2015 SW 16TH AVE OFC 114
PO Box 100136
DERISO HALL BLDG
GAINESVILLE FL 32610