Martino Cassandro

Martino Cassandro is a Full Professor at the University of Padua, specializing in animal genetics under the academic discipline AGR/17 (Animal Husbandry and Animal Science). His research focuses on genetic evaluation of dairy cattle traits, including milk coagulation, heat tolerance, gestation length, and greenhouse gas emissions. He has held leadership roles such as Technical Director of FedANA (Federation of National Breed and Species Associations) since March 2020 and General Manager of Anafibj (National Association of Italian Friesian Breed) since March 2021.

His editorial contributions include serving as Chief Editor for Livestock Genomics in Frontiers in Genetics and Topic Editor for Frontiers in Veterinary Science. His work spans genome-wide analyses, genetic trait characterization, and sustainable livestock breeding.

• Key Research Areas: Animal genetics, dairy cattle breeding, heat stress adaptation, milk traits, genomics, and environmental sustainability.
• Editorial Roles: Chief Editor (Frontiers in Genetics), Topic Editor (Frontiers in Veterinary Science).
• Leadership Roles: Technical Director of FedANA (2020–present), General Manager of Anafibj (2021–present).