Washington State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Luan Moura as the new Beef Cattle Operations Assistant Manager in the Department of Animal Sciences.
Luan is an animal scientist who earned both a master’s degree and a PhD from the Federal University of Goiás in Brazil. His research has primarily focused on the use of feed additives to improve beef cattle performance during both the stocker and finishing phases in feedlot and grazing systems.
Prior to completing his PhD, Luan came to the United States to work as a research assistant at Colorado State University, where he contributed to projects involving cow supplementation, cow-calf systems, and management challenges related to climatic conditions.
Over the past several years, Luan has continued to build a diverse research background while serving as a laboratory and research technician at New Mexico State University and West Texas A&M University. During this time, he gained valuable experience conducting research on water intake in beef cattle, feed additives for methane mitigation, and nutritional strategies designed to improve cattle performance.
Although his research projects have spanned several areas of beef cattle production, they have shared a common theme: the importance of efficiently conducting and managing both research experiments and production systems. The operational aspects of animal science are where he has found his greatest professional interest and passion.
In his new role as Beef Cattle Operations Assistant Manager at Washington State University, Luan looks forward to contributing to the beef cattle program, supporting students, advancing research activities, and collaborating with colleagues throughout the Department of Animal Sciences.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Luan Moura to Washington State University and the Department of Animal Sciences.
I am very happy to take on the position of Beef Cattle Operations Assistant Manager at Washington State University, and I look forward to contributing to the program, our students, research activities, and the entire Department of Animal Sciences team.