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Dr. John Michael Gonzalez is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. He joined UGA in April 2019 with a 20% teaching and 80% research appointment after serving on the faculty at Kansas State University from June 2011 to March 2019.
- PhD in Animal Sciences from University of Florida (2008)
- MS in Animal Sciences from Sul Ross State University (2005)
- BS in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University (2002)
Dr. Gonzalez's research program focuses on three main areas: cellular influencers of muscle growth related to meat quality (particularly muscle fiber size/type and collagen crosslinks); novel technologies for manipulating muscle growth through feed additives, management strategies, and breeding; and cellular mechanisms of muscle fatigue during livestock transportation. His work has significant implications for improving meat quality, animal welfare, and production efficiency.
His recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong emphasis on nicotinamide riboside supplementation across various species, meat quality assessment, and participation in the National Beef Quality Audit. These works span beef, pork, and poultry production systems with a consistent focus on muscle biology and meat science applications.
- Student Career Success Influencer Award (2023)
- Student Career Success Influencer Award (2024)
Dr. Gonzalez has secured substantial funding from diverse sources including USDA NIFA, Georgia Commodity Commission for Beef, Huvepharma, Genus PIC, and various industry partners. His research program includes multiple ongoing projects focused on nicotinamide riboside applications, heat stress impacts, vitamin D supplementation, and meat quality analysis. While specific lab details aren't provided in the text, his work involves extensive collaboration with other researchers across multiple institutions as evidenced by his numerous co-authored publications.
