Dr. Gleise Silva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gleise M. Silva joined the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta in August 2021 as an Assistant Professor and BCRC Hays Chair in Beef Production Systems. Silva obtained her MS and PhD degrees from the University of Florida, focusing her research on beef cattle nutrition management. Her current research involves evaluating feed additives and mitigation strategies for environmental stress in cattle nutrition, specifically targeting the management of weaned beef calves and the nutritional needs of pregnant cows. Silva's research goals aim at identifying sustainable nutritional management strategies that enhance cattle health and performance, ultimately increasing the profitability of the cow-calf sector.

Research Interests

Courses

AFNS 574 - Applied Beef Cattle Science SC 474 - Applied Beef Cattle Science

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management