Maristela Rovai
Associate Professor/Extension Specialist - Dairy
Biography
Maristela Rovai supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as assistant professor and SDSU Extension dairy specialist based at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
She develops SDSU Extension programs for the improvement of milk quality and assists dairy producers in training Hispanic employees and developing training programs specifically for Hispanic employees.
She develops SDSU Extension programs for the improvement of milk quality and assists dairy producers in training Hispanic employees and developing training programs specifically for Hispanic employees.
Education
- B.S. in veterinary science | Fundacao de Ensino Octavio Bastos, Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1994
- M.S. in animal production | Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain | 1997
- Ph.D. in veterinary science | Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain | 2001
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Dairy extension
- Milk quality
- Workforce training
Academic Responsibilities
- DS 492 – Dairy Spanish
Extension Responsibilities
Develop Extension programs for improvement of milk quality. Assist dairy producers in training Hispanic employees. Develop training programs specifically for Hispanic employees.
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
- Milk quality
- Lactation physiology
