In this episode, we feature Dr. John M. Gonzalez who is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Gonzalez obtained his B.S. in Agricultural Economics and Poultry Science from Texas A&M University. He then earned his M.S. in Animal Science from Sul Ross State University. In 2008, Dr. Gonzalez achieved his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida. 

His research areas:

1. Studies the cellular influencers of muscle growth and their impact on meat quality

2. Examines the effects of muscle fiber size/type and collagen crosslinks and their relationship with fresh meat color and tenderness

3. Explores novel technologies, including feed additives, management strategies, and breeding strategies and how these components modify gestational, in ovo, or postnatal muscle growth and development

4. Evaluates the cellular and biochemical characteristics from livestock that are responsible for muscle fatigue during transportation