María José Ranilla García

María José Ranilla García is a Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the Faculty of Veterinary and the Animal Production Department. Her career spans over two decades in ruminant nutrition research, with a focus on ruminal fermentation dynamics, fibrolytic enzyme applications, and methane mitigation strategies.

• Education: Doctoral degree (1996) from the University of León with a thesis on Comparative studies of ruminal fermentation and digestive kinetics in sheep: Interraacial variations.

Research Interests: Dr. Ranilla's work centers on optimizing ruminant nutrition through biotechnology, particularly examining how exogenous enzymes, organic acids, and plant-derived compounds affect digestive efficiency, microbial protein synthesis, and methane emissions. She also investigates the physiological impacts of feed additives on rumen function, salivary production, and metabolic parameters in livestock.

Publication Trends: Her most recent studies (2017–2009) emphasize in vitro fermentation techniques, enzyme supplementation for tropical forages, and the use of phytogenic compounds to modulate ruminal activity. Key themes include feed additive efficacy, microbial ecology in fermenters (e.g., Rusitec), and strategies to enhance feed conversion rates while reducing environmental footprints.