Arnaldo Cintra Limede is a Ph.D. student in the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech, specializing in ruminant nutrition. His research focuses on innovative technologies for feedlot receiving programs, feed additives, immunity, and fetal programming. Originally from São Paulo State, Brazil, Arnaldo holds a B.S. in Agronomy Engineering from Mato Grosso do Sul State University and a Master’s degree in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of São Paulo. From 2020 to 2023, he worked as a National Feedlot Technical Consultant at Premix Animal Nutrition. In 2023, he served as a Research Scholar Assistant at Montana State University before beginning his Ph.D. studies at Virginia Tech in 2024. Arnaldo has authored or co-authored 22 scientific papers, 18 abstracts, and 4 book chapters, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field of animal science.

Presentation Details
Title: Bacillus-Based Direct-Fed Microbials as a Strategic Tool in Beef Cattle Production
Session: Ruminant Nutrition II: Feeding Studies II
Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
Time: 3:30–4:00 PM
Room: Great Hall 3