معرفی
Isaac Salfer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His research focuses on understanding circadian rhythms' impact on dairy cow metabolism, feed efficiency, and neonatal nutrition. He investigates novel feeds/additives' effects on rumen nitrogen/energy balance and calf health.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Animal Science, Penn State University (2019)
- M.S., Animal Science, University of Minnesota (2015)
- B.S., Animal Science, University of Minnesota (2013)
His teaching includes courses on dairy nutrition (ANSC 4404), animal bioenergetics (ANSC 8311), and protein metabolism (ANSC 8312). His recent research emphasizes metabolic rhythms' role in milk production and calf growth, with 2025 publications exploring rumen metagenomics and automated feeding systems' impacts on herd performance.
- Awards:
- National Milk Producers Federation Hoyt Award (2019)
- USDA NIFA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (2018)
- Penn State Mentorship Award (2016, 2018)
Salfer's work bridges nutrition, physiology, and technology, with grants focused on seasonal rhythms in dairy production and automated feeding system optimization.
