Department of Population Health, Food Animal Health and Management

Clinical Associate Professor

Biography

Dr. Schramm is an experienced food animal veterinary practitioner and educator. Her work is grounded in serving clients, mentoring future veterinarians, and supporting local and regional livestock producers and fellow veterinarians. Through practical, applied research, her goal is to contribute meaningful solutions that benefit the agricultural community.

Education

  • DVM, St. George’s University, 2007
  • BS, Biology, Central Michigan University, 2002

Professional Certifications

  • Diplomate Food Animal Practice, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (DABVP)

Teaching

  • Food animal health and management
  • Food animal medicine
  • Bovine clinical skills

Clinical Interests

  • Bovine herd health and preventative medicine with a focus on calf and heifer management, reproduction, lameness and structural soundness, milk quality, nutrition and animal welfare in both beef and dairy systems.
  • Small ruminant herd health, nutrition and parasite management.
  • Provide producer education and outreach to improve sustainability and profitability in production systems.

Research Interests

Calf health, behavior, and nutrition with additional work in lactation biology, milk quality, ruminant nutrition, heat stress, pain management at parturition, and surgical techniques in ruminants.

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