Benjamin D. Enger

Dr. Benjamin D. Enger is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences, with an 80% research and 20% teaching appointment. He leads the OARDC Mastitis and Mammary Physiology Laboratory, focusing on reducing mastitis impacts, understanding mammary gland biology, and enhancing productivity. His research integrates applied and basic science, addressing dairy industry challenges.

• PhD: Dairy Science, Virginia Tech (2018)
• MS: Animal Science, Washington State University (2014)
• BS: Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Idaho (2012)

Research interests include mastitis pathogenesis, mammary gland growth, and hormonal regulation. His lab investigates mastitis abatement strategies, milk synthesis impairment mechanisms, and foundational processes of mammary development. Key projects explore Staphylococcus aureus infections in developing mammary glands and hormonal influences on mammary physiology.

Publications span mastitis-induced tissue changes, estradiol effects on mammary fat, and infection mechanisms. He has secured federal grants and serves on review panels, actively contributing to the American Dairy Science Association and National Mastitis Council.

• Lab Members: Current (Mauricio Oliveira, Kaylee Montgomery) and past (Nicki Hardy, Pari Baker)
• Funding: Federal grants supporting mastitis research and mammary physiology studies

Labs/Teams: OARDC Mastitis and Mammary Physiology Lab, collaborating on dairy health and productivity advancements.