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Jessica McArt, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Dairy Practice) serves as Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Previously holding positions as Associate Professor (2020-present), Interim Department Chair (2022-2023), and Assistant Professor at Cornell and Colorado State University, she directs the McArt Dairy Cow Lab while maintaining active clinical roles as Section Chief of the Ambulatory and Production Medicine Clinic.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences (2009-2013), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2003-2007), and BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with Engineering minor (1995-1999), all from Cornell University and Dartmouth College respectively. She achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Dairy Practice) in 2020.
Research in the McArt Dairy Cow Lab centers on periparturient diseases in dairy cows, with dual focus on epidemiological patterns and economic impacts. Her team develops 'cow side' diagnostic methods for energy-related metabolites and macrominerals while investigating hyperketonemia and hypocalcemia management. Recent work integrates deterministic and stochastic modeling to evaluate cost-benefit relationships of transition cow disease interventions, bridging clinical findings with farm profitability considerations.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Advanced monitoring systems using milk constituent analysis and wearable sensors for early disease detection, 2) Epidemiological investigations of metabolic disorders in diverse production systems including grazing operations, and 3) Development of evidence-based treatment protocols with economic modeling components. Her work increasingly incorporates machine learning approaches for health prediction while maintaining strong field applicability.
- American Dairy Science Association Foundation Scholar Award in Dairy Production (2023)
- Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence (2020)
- SCAVMA Teaching Excellence Award (2018)
- Multiple student presentation awards (2005-2012)
As Editor in Chief of JDS Communications (2024-present) and former Section Editor for Journal of Dairy Science, she actively shapes scientific discourse in dairy science. Her professional affiliations include continuous membership in the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (2004-present) and other major veterinary organizations. Current USDA Category II accreditation and New York state veterinary licensure support her integrated clinical-research practice.
The McArt Dairy Cow Lab maintains strong industry connections through on-farm research collaborations, particularly with New York State dairy operations. Her team's work directly informs evidence-based management practices that optimize both cow health and farm economics, with recent expansion into international collaborations including her 2023-2024 Visiting Scientist position with Agriculture Victoria and La Trobe University in Australia.
