Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
DiLorenzo Lab
Led by Nicolas DiLorenzo · Animal Sciences
What we study
The lab studies beef cattle nutrition, focusing on ruminal fermentation and greenhouse gas emissions. Research involves optimizing forage use and developing strategies to reduce environmental impact.
What working here is like
- Farm animals (cattle, horses, poultry)
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- PS1-8. Sperm Motility Evaluation in Bulls Fresh Semen Using Two Portable Computer-assisted Sperm Analysis System.
2026 · Journal of Animal Science
Compares two portable sperm analysis systems to see if they measure bull sperm quality the same way.
- PS3-17. Sexual Dimorphism of Supplementation with Rumen-protected Methionine in Early Gestation in Beef Cattle Systems – Postweaning Effects.
2026 · Journal of Animal Science
Tests whether rumen-protected methionine affects calf birth weight differently in males and females.
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- PS5-21. Investigating Rumen Microbiome Dynamics During Immune Challenge in Beef Cattle.
2026 · Journal of Animal Science
Studies how immune challenges affect the rumen microbiome in beef cattle.
- PS9-14. Effect of Dietary Flaxseed Inclusion on Meat Quality Traits of Texel-crossbred Lambs Finished in Feedlot.
2026 · Journal of Animal Science
Tests whether adding flaxseed to lamb feedlot diets affects meat quality.
- From conception to weaning: a review of physiological development in beef calves and windows for nutritional and management interventions
2026 · Frontiers in Animal Science
Summarizes key developmental changes in beef calves from conception to weaning.
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How to reach out
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