Ricardo Mendes

Ricardo Mendes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. Previously, he served as a full professor at the Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC) in Brazil, focusing on veterinary pathology and diagnostic research. His academic journey includes a DVM from UDESC (1996–2000), a Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology from Universidad de Córdoba (2006–2010), and additional qualifications in agribusiness, education, and research.

Research Focus: Dr. Mendes specializes in veterinary pathology with a strong emphasis on ruminant diseases, including diagnostic pathology, immunopathology, parasitology, and toxicology. His work spans farm animals, poultry, and wildlife, with particular attention to Fasciola hepatica infections, Eurytrema coelomaticum, and toxin-related pathologies.

Key Contributions: He has conducted over 2,400 necropsies in cattle, swine, and ovines, and pioneered diagnostic protocols at IFC. His research addresses disease prevention, toxin mitigation, and immunological interventions. Notable projects include studies on plant poisoning in cattle, aflatoxin impacts in swine, and novel growth promoters in broilers.

Affiliations: He leads the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory and contributes to the NCBI, Scopus, and Web of Science bibliographies. His work bridges academic research with applied veterinary medicine, emphasizing field epidemiology and clinical diagnostics.