Pablo Gregorini

DairyNZ scientist - farm systems group/modelling team

Qualifications

• Agricultural Engineer, 1998. National University of La Plata, Argentina.
• Specialist in Animal Production, 2000. National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina.
• Master of Sciences. Ruminant Nutrition and Physiology, 2001. National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina.
• Doctor of Philosophy. Animal Science, 2007. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA.
• Post-doctoral Fellowship. 2007-2008. Grazing Behaviour. USDA-ARS. Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit, PA, USA.
• Professional Animal Scientist. Beef and Dairy, 2005. American registry of professional Animal Scientists.
• Certified Grassland Professional, 2007. American Forage and Grassland Council.

Areas of interest

• Modelling. Cow model (Molly) development. Improvement of the representation of herbage and feed intake, substitution, energy and nitrogen partitioning. The aim is to use Molly as part of a whole farm model to explore implications on a farm system scale.
• Connection of grazing behaviour and digestive processes in relation to herbage intake and nutrient supply.
• Strategic grazing management.

Key accomplishments

• Industry: Invited speaker at conferences in the USA and South America. 
• Science: Invited speaker at conferences in the USA and South America. Ad-hoc reviewer: Journal of Animal Science, Range Ecology and Management, Scientia Agricola. 

Awards

1998 - Advanced Students Award. Argentinean Association of Animal Production, Argentina.
2002 - Young Overseas Researcher Award 2002. Wageningen Institute of Animal Science. Wageningen Agricultural University and Research Centre, The Netherlands.
2005 - International Livestock Congress 2005 to the Academic Merit Vivian L. Smith Foundation, Texas, USA.
2005 - Introduced to the Gamma Sigma Delta. Honour Society of Agriculture University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA.
2007 - Spot Award. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. University Park, PA, USA.
2008 - Merit Award. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. University Park, PA, USA.

Career output summary

Other roles

Researcher and student adviser (Ad hoc) at the Animal Production II Group of the Agricultural and Forestry Science College of the National University of La Plata, Argentina.

Society memberships

American Society of Animal Science, (ASAS); Livestock, Environment and Development, (LEAD); American Registry of Animal Scientist, (ARPAS); Gamma Sigma Delta. Honor Society of Agriculture. Branch: University of Arkansas; American Forage and Grassland Council, (AFGC).