Professional Profile

Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), specializing in Companion Animal Breeding and Management. Expert in Theriogenology, Clinical Practice and Surgery, canine and feline behavior, and nutrition. Leader in academic and sectorial projects, with extensive experience in teaching, research, and scientific outreach.

Academic Background

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, EV/UFG, 1997–2001
• Master’s in Animal Science, EV/UFG, 2003–2005
• PhD in Veterinary Sciences, FCAV/UNESP, 2005–2009

Postdoctoral Studies

• Veterinary Medicine, focus on Animal Reproduction, FCAV/UNESP, 2009–2011
• Veterinary Medicine, focus on Dog and Cat Nutrition, FCAV/UNESP, 2023–2024

Specializations

• Feline Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Qualittas, 2015–2017
• Canine, Feline, and Equine Behavior, Tuiuti University, 2021–2023
• Canine and Feline Nutrition and Nutritional Science (ongoing), EDUCAVET

Academic and Professional Experience

• Professor in Companion Animal Breeding and Management, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, UFG
• Coordinator of the TAAUFG project, 2017–present
• Full member of the Sectorial Chamber of the Companion Animal Production Chain (CSPet), MAPA, 2012–present
• President of COBEA/CFMV, 2020–2023

Outreach and Publications

• Author of Manual of Good Practices in Companion Animal Breeding, 2019
• Host of the PET FOOD Podcast, 2025–present