Wettemann Graduate Scholar in Physiology Award

Sponsored by: Robert Wettemann Appreciation Club

Vinicius de Souza Izquierdo, University of Florida

Vinicius de Souza Izquierdo earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil, in 2019, followed by a Master of Science in Beef Cattle Nutrition and Reproduction from the same institution in 2021. In July 2021, he joined the beef cattle research and extension group led by Dr. Philipe Moriel at the University of Florida's Range Cattle Research and Education Center (Ona, FL), first as a Research Scholar (July 2021–January 2022) and later as a Ph.D. student starting in May 2022. His research focuses on nutritional and management strategies to mitigate heat stress and enhance the performance of grazing Bos indicus-influenced beef cattle in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as the effects on offspring growth, health, and reproduction. During graduate school, Vinicius has authored or co-authored 11 peer-reviewed journal articles and 19 conference abstracts.

Presentation Details
Title: Is mitigating heat stress in beef cattle adapted to tropical/subtropical environments necessary?
Session: Physiology and Endocrinology III: Nutrition, Stress, and Fetal Programming
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 8:30–9:00 AM
Room: Diplomat Ballroom 5