Shambhvi

Dr. Shambhvi is a Research Fellow in Animal Science at Cornell University, affiliated with the McFadden Lab and the Accelerating Livestock Innovations for Sustainability (ALIS) project. Her research focuses on enhancing livestock nutrition to improve production efficiency while reducing methane emissions, particularly in smallholder dairy systems in India. She develops region-specific feed libraries and ration balancing tools to empower farmers, and investigates energy requirements and methane inventories for cattle and buffalo breeds.

Education:

• Doctorate in Animal Nutrition, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India (2022)
• Master of Veterinary Science in Animal Nutrition, CSKHP Agriculture University, Palampur, India (2017)
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, CSKHP Agriculture University, Palampur, India (2015)

Her research interests span sustainable livestock practices, alternative feed supplements, and climate-smart agricultural solutions. Recent work includes studies on nickel supplementation, seaweed-based feed additives, and metabolizable energy optimization in dairy calves. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to dairy sustainability are notable. She is based at 124 Frank Morrsion Hall, Ithaca, NY, and reachable via fs475@cornell.edu.

Her research aligns with Cornell’s ALIS initiative, bridging science and practice to address global livestock sustainability challenges.