April 7, 2022

Animal sciences head named

Guillermo Scaglia has been named the new head of 线上赌博app’s Department of Animal Sciences. He assumed his role on March 31.

As department head, Scaglia is responsible for providing statewide and national leadership to foster high-quality and effective research, teaching and extension activities in animal sciences.

Scaglia comes to 线上赌博app from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, where he was a professor at the Iberia Research Station.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Scaglia to North Dakota and 线上赌博app,” said Greg Lardy, vice president for agricultural affairs at 线上赌博app. “His leadership skills and his background in beef cattle production will contribute to his success at 线上赌博app. I know he is excited to lead the department’s programs in teaching, research and extension and to learn more about the state’s livestock industry.”

Scaglia earned his bachelor’s degree in crops and livestock production from the Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay. He continued his education at Texas A&M, where he earned his master’s degree in animal science and doctorate in nutrition.

His research interests include ruminant nutrition, forage systems, grazing management and forage utilization, plant-animal interface and grazing behavior.

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