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Rita Couto Serrenho joined Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph as an assistant professor focusing on epidemiology. Her research centers on applied aspects, particularly during the transition period in dairy cows, aiming to discover and evaluate new technologies and management options that assist dairy producers in optimizing their operations. Originally from Portugal, she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Science degrees from the University of Lisbon in 2015. Serrenho gained practical experience as a farm animal veterinary surgeon in Wales, UK, and subsequently completed her Doctor of Veterinary Science degree at OVC under the supervision of Dr. Stephen LeBlanc. Following this, she pursued a post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Todd Duffield from 2020 to 2021. Prior to her appointment at OVC, she worked as a researcher and dairy consultant with Dairy Health Management Services in the United States. In her teaching role, Serrenho covers epidemiology components within health management courses across the DVM program and graduate courses in the department. OVC is recognized globally for its advancements in veterinary medicine and health, focusing on enhancing the well-being of animals, people, and the environment.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada
Joined the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Population Medicine focusing on epidemiology and applied research related to dairy health management.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).