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Rebecca R. Cockrum, PhD
Breeding and Genetics Laboratory
Assistant Professor - Dairy Geneticist
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Metagenomics
Interaction of the microbiome with traits of economic importance
2009 - 2012
University of Wyoming
Ph.D. - Reproductive Physiology
Feed efficiency
Maternal and environmental influence on calf performance
Bio-based polymers
Application of biopolymers as a replacement for single use plastics and impact on rumen function
Precision technology
Use of multidimensional data to develop prediction models for performance
2007 - 2009
University of Wyoming
M.S. - Reproductive Physiology
2000 - 2004
Arkansas State University
B.S. - Animal Science
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