Amy Vasquez, DVM, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Quality Milk Production ServicesCornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY 14853
Email: akr25@cornell.edu
Profile
Research/Clinical Interests
My intention is to apply and support a holistic view of dairy sustainability through unique projects that promote the understanding and impacts of milk quality and animal welfare while accounting for farm culture and traditions. This can include investigating alternatives to antibiotic treatments/preventatives, application of useful/novel training techniques or platforms, AI for use in detection/prevention of udder health events, or unique solutions that address/uphold dairy cattle welfare. My goal is also to tie in contributions/improvements in udder health to overall welfare and sustainability.
Education
- PhD, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, 2018
- DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, 2009
- BS, Biology, Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, 2005
Biography/Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, Quality Milk Production Services
- 2021-2024, Senior Manager, Quality and Care, Danone, Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC
- 2019-2021, Technical Support Specialist, Milk Quality and Animal Health, Delaval Manufacturing
- 2018-2019, Research Associate, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences and Quality Milk Production Services, Cornell University
- 2014-present, Contract Veterinarian, High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter, various clinics
Professional/Academic Affiliations
- Dairy Cattle Welfare Council
- American Association of Bovine Practitioners
- National Mastitis Council
- American Society for Shelter Veterinarians
- American Dairy Science Association