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Robin Rastani

Robin Rastani

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Animal Nutrition - Global Business Manager at Genesis Alkali

  • Education

    • The University of Connecticut

      1998 - 2000
      MS Animal Science

      Thesis Title: Body composition and energy mobilization in early lactation Jersey and Holstein dairy cattle.

    • The University of Connecticut

      1993 - 1997
      BS Animal Science/ Pathobiology

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Sorority, Block and Bridle, Dairy Club, Poultry Club, UConn Morgan Drill Team

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      2001 - 2005
      Ph.D. Dairy Science

      Activities and Societies: Teaching Academy, Bottle Biology, Future Faculty Partners, Dairy Science Seminar Organization Committee Area of Specialization: NutritionDissertation Title: Effects of dry period length on lactation performance, efficiency of production and reproduction, and energy status in dairy cattle.

  • Experience

    • University of Connecticut

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
      Research Assistant

      - Designed and conducted a nutritional study to determine the extent of energy mobilization and body composition changes in Jersey and Holstein dairy cattle in early lactation.- Conducted a milk quality study to determine the efficacy of a homeopathic substrate given to cows with a high somatic cell count. - Conducted a nutritional study to evaluate the effects of feeding an extruded corn grain to high-producing Holstein dairy cows. - Supervised undergraduate students and employees in field research environment.- Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Animal Science (1998)- Teaching Assistant, Animal Nutrition (1999) Show less

    • University of Wisconsin

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

      - Collected and analyzed data from the Teaching Academy’s Summer Institute to determine its impact on graduate and undergraduate education in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences compared with other Schools and Colleges at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.- Analyzed data to study factors influencing students’ perception of their learning from a Dairy Science curriculum.- Designed and implemented website materials to teach “Environmental Management of Livestock Operations” to non-traditional students. Show less - Designed and conducted experiment to determine the effect of milking frequency from 28 d prepartum through parturition on periparturient prolactin surge and postpartum milk production of dairy cattle. - Conducted experiment to compare the effects of varying dry period length and prepartum diet on milk production, energy balance and metabolic profiles in the subsequent lactation of dairy cattle.- Collaborated with reproductive physiologists to examine the effects of varying dry period length and prepartum diet on follicular emergence and time of first postpartum ovulation. - Supervised undergraduate employees in laboratory environment.- Teaching Assistant, Ruminant Nutrition (2004) Developed instructional materials.Facilitated student learning of the concepts and applications of ruminant nutrition-Teaching Assistant, Animal Feed Formulation (2003) Developed homework assignments and written exams.Assisted students with hand calculations and computer-based programs associated with formulating diets for dairy cows. Show less

      • Post-Doc in Teaching & Curriculum Research

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

      • Research Assistant

        Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

    • Milk Specialties Global

      Oct 2006 - Feb 2011
      Dairy Technical Specialist

      Educate feed distributors, nutritionists and producers on how to feed their cows and calves for optimal performance.

    • AFACT (American Farmers for the Advancement & Conservation of Technology)

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
      Member of Leadership Team

    • Novus International, Inc.

      Feb 2011 - Mar 2014
      Dairy Technical Manager

    • Standard Nutrition

      Apr 2014 - Mar 2016
      Dairy Consultant

    • Novita Nutrition

      Apr 2016 - Jan 2019

      • Director Of Technical Services

        Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Nutritionist/ Product Manager

        Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

    • Genesis Alkali

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2025
      Global Business Manager- Animal Nutrition

    • WE Soda

      Mar 2025 - now
      Global Business Manager - Animal Nutrition

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Situational Negotiation Skills

      RED BEAR Negotiation Company
      May 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robin Rastani
      Diplomate, American College of Animal Nutrition American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, American College of Animal Sciences Nov 2013 Achieved Board Certification in the discipline of Animal Nutrition. This is the highest level of certification for the discipline.
    • Awarded to Robin Rastani
      Innovation in Dairy Research Award Midwest Branch of American Dairy Science Association 2006
    • Awarded to Robin Rastani
      John Brandt Memorial Foundation Scholarship Land O'Lakes Foundation 2004