Maria Wurzinger

Maria Wurzinger is the Rothschild Endowed Professor in Global Food Security and Animal Science at Iowa State University. Her position emphasizes research and teaching in critical areas such as sustainable livestock systems, animal health, and global agricultural challenges. She is affiliated with the Department of Animal Science and can be reached at mwurzing@iastate.edu or via phone at 515-294-4683, located at Kildee 806, Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50011-1178.

Her research interests focus on integrating animal science with global food security, exploring topics like livestock genetics, nutritional strategies for sustainable production, and climate-smart agricultural practices. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to address food system resilience and animal welfare within expanding human populations.

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