Juan Romero

Juan Romero is an Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition at the University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (2013) and specializes in forage quality, ruminant nutrition, and enzymology. His research focuses on improving livestock profitability through novel additives for silage and hay production, leveraging next-generation sequencing and proteomics to study microbial communities and fiber digestion. He teaches AVS 446 Forage Science and Range Management and AVS 455 Animal Nutrition.

Dr. Romero’s work emphasizes the application of fibrolytic enzymes and technical lignins to enhance forage preservation, reduce spoilage, and mitigate environmental pathogens. His studies include pioneering proteomic analyses of enzyme preparations and microbiome assessments of silage and rumen environments. Recent publications highlight innovations in preservative efficacy, antimicrobial properties of lignin derivatives, and meta-analyses of hay spoilage prevention strategies.

His research has addressed critical issues such as phytoestrogen levels in red clover, microbial population dynamics in silage, and the use of paper mill byproducts for mastitis prevention. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to agricultural sustainability and animal nutrition are notable. Advising roles and student involvement are not detailed in the provided texts.

Dr. Romero collaborates on projects involving bacterial and fungal community analysis, enzymatic additive development, and the integration of biotechnology into traditional agricultural practices. His lab is part of the School’s broader efforts to advance animal systems microbiota research and practical solutions for livestock producers.