Maribel Nelson

Maribel Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Animal Science in the College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). Her work integrates academic instruction with practical applications in animal and food systems.

Research and Teaching Interests:

• Animal Sciences
• Meat Science and Food Safety
• Farm Animals and Animal Production
• Swine and Poultry Industry Applications
• Agribusiness Management

Her expertise is grounded in both veterinary medicine and business, supporting a holistic approach to animal agriculture. Prior to academia, she held key roles in swine production and poultry research in Brazil and the United States.

Education:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 2007 – Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil
• Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness Management), 2015 – Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil

Maribel is actively involved in mentoring and community service, including participation in the Christian Veterinary Mission ministry. She transitioned to the U.S. in 2016 and joined UAM after professional experience at Ceva Biomune in Kansas.

Professional Experience:

• Animal Services Supervisor, Poultry Experimental Farm – Ceva Biomune, Kansas
• Industry roles in swine production, nutrition, and genetics at Brazil Foods, Polinutri Animal Nutrition, and Db DanBred Swine Genetic