Anderson Alves

Dr. Anderson Alves is an Assistant Professor in Precision Livestock Science and Data Analytics at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Department of Animal & Dairy Science. Originally from Brazil, he earned his Master’s in Animal Science (2016) from the Federal University of Ceara and a Doctoral degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics (2019) from Sao Paulo State University.

• Education: Master’s (2016, Federal University of Ceara), Doctoral (2019, Sao Paulo State University)
• Prior Roles: Lecturer (Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Maranhao, Brazil) and Research Associate (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Dr. Alves' research integrates statistical learning, AI, and on-farm sensor data to create decision-making tools for sustainable livestock farming. His lab employs high-throughput phenotyping and modern molecular technologies to explore the genetic basis of hard-to-measure traits. Recent work includes applications of Siamese neural networks for cattle identification and machine learning for predicting animal health metrics.

The Lab for Precision Livestock Science develops computational tools to improve animal production, reproduction, welfare, and health. Their projects span from automated pregnancy diagnosis using ultrasonography to anemia detection via ocular imaging. The lab’s GitHub and LinkedIn profiles are publicly accessible for collaboration and dissemination.