Julio Giordano

Dr. Julio Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD – is Assistant Professor of Dairy Cattle Biology and Management  in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University with a dual appointment in research and teaching. His expertise is in dairy cattle reproductive physiology, management, and the implications of reproductive performance on the economics of dairy farms. His research integrates basic and applied science to enhance the reproductive performance and productivity of cows. Dr. Giordano’s basic research focuses on the elucidation of physiological mechanisms controlling the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy, and understanding the implications of pregnancy loss on ovarian function. His applied program is focused on developing new and simplifying established reproductive and health management programs for dairy cattle. Through the improvement in cow performance, his program intends to improve the economic viability of dairy farms.