Department of Population Health, Food Animal Health and Management, Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory
Assistant Professor
Expertise
Ambulatory Service | Farm Practice | Reproductive Physiology | Theriogenology
Biography
Dr. Alejandro Ojeda-Rojas is an Assistant Professor and Beef Cattle Veterinarian with expertise in food animal reproduction, herd health, and production management. His work integrates clinical service, research, and teaching to improve reproductive efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability of cow–calf operations.
Across his career in Latin America and the United States, Dr. Ojeda-Rojas has built a diverse background in applied reproductive biotechnologies, herd health management, and practical, data-informed decision-making at the farm level. He has authored several economic analyses relevant to both beef and dairy industries, including studies evaluating the profitability of timed artificial insemination and the economic impact of purulent vaginal discharge in dairy herds.
Education
- Residency, Food Animal Reproduction & Medicine Service, University of Florida, 2025
- Ph.D., Animal Sciences (Livestock Production Economics), University of São Paulo, Brazil, 2020
- M.Sc., Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Florida, 2023
- M.Sc., Management & Innovation in Animal Industry, University of São Paulo, Brazil, 2015
- Postgraduate Studies in Cattle Theriogenology, National University of Córdoba, Argentina, 2013
- D.V.M., University of Tolima, Colombia, 2006
Teaching Experience
Dr. Ojeda-Rojas teaches veterinary students, interns, and residents in food animal medicine and reproduction. His teaching includes beef cattle reproduction and theriogenology, herd health and production medicine, and hands-on clinical training in bovine reproductive examination.
POPH 5449 – Farm Animal Practice – Tifton
Research Interests
- Economic analysis in livestock production systems
- Beef cattle reproductive physiology
- Estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination
- Embryo transfer and assisted reproductive technologies
- Reproductive efficiency and herd-level decision-making
- Integration of clinical data into production management systems
