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Afroza Akter

@afrozaakter1

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I research dairy nutrition, methane reduction, and cattle health using animal science and data analysis.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue leading research that advances sustainable livestock production, methane reduction, animal health, and data-driven decision-making, while mentoring students and collaborating across animal science, nutrition, and epidemiology.

At the University of California, Davis, I conduct research on reducing methane emissions from dairy cattle, write manuscripts, and supervise interns. My work has shown that grape pomace and fermented almond hulls can reduce methane emissions while supporting milk production and quality.

Previously, I conducted statistical analyses and supervised graduate students at New Mexico State University, and supported animal health research at the University of Tennessee. My PhD research examined early diagnosis, epidemiology, and nasopharyngeal microbiome changes associated with bovine respiratory disease in stocker cattle.

I combine animal science research with SAS, R, microbiome analysis, PCR, ELISA, and field-based sample collection to address livestock health, nutrition, and sustainability questions.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Postdoctoral Scholar

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University of California, Davis

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Conducting research on methane emission reduction, manuscript writing, and supervising interns.

Manuscript Writing Supervision Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Davis

Postdoctoral Scholar, Animal Science

2023 -

Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Animal Science, conducting research on methane emission reduction and supervising interns.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Science

PhD in Animal Science with a concentration in Epidemiology, early diagnosis, and microbiome analysis of Bovine Respiratory Disease. Dissertation focused on temporal changes in hematological, immunological, and nasopharyngeal microbiome in newly received stocker cattle.