Albert de Vries

Education

Ph.D. Animal Sciences, University of Minnesota, 2001.
M.Sc. Animal Sciences, Wageningen University, the Netherlands, 1991.

Research (50%)

My research interests are in quantitative dairy systems management,
including optimization of cow culling and replacement strategies under
herd constraints, economics of reproductive strategies, productive life,
animal health economics, statistical process control, and business
analysis.  I am interested in both methodological and applied aspects.
The research activities are part of Multi-state Program NC-1119.

Extension (40%)

My extension program is based on my research interests and part of the
UF/IFAS Animal Sciences / Forages Commodity Focus Team. The business
analysis efforts are centered around the Florida/Georgia Dairy Business
Analysis Project.  I also believe in making dairy extension efforts and
information available on the internet.  Visit the Florida Dairy
Extension website, which I maintain.  I also edit the Department of
Animal Sciences quarterly dairy newsletter Dairy Update.

Teaching (10%)