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Linda D. Baker is a Professor of Clinical Dairy Production Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as Faculty Coordinator of Operations, Teaching, and Research at the Marshak Dairy and oversees dairy personnel and budgeting. Her 39-year career spans veterinary practice and academic research, focusing on dairy nutrition, herd efficiency, and farm economics.
- MS (Comparative Medical Sciences), University of Pennsylvania, 1993
- VMD (Veterinary Medicine), University of Pennsylvania, 1984
- BS (Bachelor of Science), Juniata College, 1979
Dr. Baker's research emphasizes optimizing dairy cattle nutrition to enhance milk yield, reproduction, and economic viability. She investigates rumen microbial interactions, antibiotic use, and the impact of feed additives on environmental stewardship. Recent work explores novel feeds from waste biomass and microbiome-resistome dynamics in dairy farming systems.
Her publications highlight collaborations with the Center for Animal Health and Productivity, addressing topics like feed cost control, sustainable agricultural practices, and zoonotic pathogen risks. Key trends include improving feed efficiency, reducing antibiotic reliance, and advancing eco-friendly dairy production.
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Nutrition
Dr. Baker operates through the Marshak Dairy Hospital & Services at the New Bolton Center, integrating clinical practice with research to support dairy producers' economic and environmental sustainability.
