معرفی
Tara Felix is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on beef-dairy crossbreeding, feedlot performance, and sustainable livestock systems.
- University: Penn State University
- School: College of Agricultural Sciences
- Department: Animal Science
- Rank: Associate Professor
Her work explores beef-dairy crossbreeding, feedlot efficiency, rumen microbiome dynamics, and distillers grains utilization. She investigates strategies to reduce methane emissions in animal agriculture while optimizing cattle nutrition and carcass quality.
Recent research trends highlight genomic testing for crossbred cattle, rumen-protected additives, and beef production sustainability through improved feed management and facility design.
Scientific Awards
- Pa. Dairy Innovator Award
Tara Felix contributes to peer-reviewed publications in journals like Journal of Animal Science and Translational Animal Science, addressing challenges in beef-dairy integration and feedlot optimization.
