Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Ohio State University Extension-Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University
A100L Sisson Hall
1920 Coffey Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Ph: (614) 247-8145
Fx: (614) 292-4142
da-costa.2@osu.edu

Professional Training and Experience

• PhD, The Ohio State University, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, 2014
• MSc, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, 1997
• Residency, Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals, São Paulo State University–UNESP, Brazil, 1996
• MV (DVM equivalent), Federal University of Paraná, Brazil, 1995

Research Interests

• Milk quality and troubleshooting somatic cell count
• Control of mastitis through management practices
• Dairy records and milk quality management
• Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus

Extension Interests

• Comprehensive programming on udder health to improve milk quality in conventional and organic production systems.

Instructional Areas

• Dairy Herd Management & Preventive Medicine (VETPREV 7776)