Nicolas DiLorenzo

Nicolas DiLorenzo is a Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, affiliated with the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC). He joined the faculty in 2010 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to Associate Professor and currently holding the rank of Professor. His research focuses on beef cattle nutrition, ruminal metabolism, and sustainable livestock production systems. Dr. DiLorenzo leads studies on forage utilization, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and optimizing feed efficiency in grazing systems.

Education: Agricultural Engineering (Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, 2002), M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science (University of Minnesota, 2004–2008). Postdoctoral research at Texas Tech University (2008–2010).

Research interests emphasize improving beef production efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Key areas include rumen fermentation dynamics, forage-based backgrounding systems, and methane mitigation strategies. His work integrates agricultural and livestock systems, with a focus on Florida’s subtropical conditions.

Notable contributions include studies on sorghum silage utilization, winter annual forages, and heifer development programs. Collaborates with Extension to disseminate practical solutions for Florida cattle producers.