Miranda do Douro, Bragança, Portugal
I work at the intersection of animal science, food technology, and biodiversity conservation to build resilient ecosystems through a One Health approach. Currently, I'm a zootechnician with AEPGA in Portugal, where I focus on preserving the endangered Miranda donkey breed while rehabilitating abused and abandoned animals. Rare breeds represent crucial genetic diversity that could be vital for adapting livestock to climate change and developing resilient food systems. My expertise spans: • Sustainable animal production, welfare, and ethology • Veterinary parasitology and zoonotic disease surveillance • Food technology, quality control, and safety standards • Probiotic research and functional food development • Biodiversity conservation and management of heritage breeds • Sustainable beekeeping and agricultural education • International leadership for multi-disciplinary conservation projects Recent highlights: • Led international multidisciplinary teams for biodiversity valorization and local heritage recovery Researched probiotic survival in yogurt production at University of Naples Federico II • Managed sustainable beekeeping operations for 4+ years • Developed educational programs connecting communities to sustainable agriculture I'm passionate about finding innovative solutions that protect biodiversity while ensuring food security for future generations. My unique combination of hands-on animal husbandry, food science research, and conservation work gives me a holistic perspective on building sustainable food systems. I'm interested in connecting with: • Innovators in sustainable animal health and protein alternatives. • Researchers in animal genetics, parasitology, and climate adaptation. • Food tech entrepreneurs • Conservation and rewilding initiatives • Anyone passionate about biodiversity's role in food security • Conservation & Rewilding initiatives (LIFE projects, NGOs) • One Health advocates passionate about the role of biodiversity in food security.
Assistenza medica, nutrizione, cura e valorizzazione dell'asino di razza mirandese e recupero, assistenza medica, nutrizione e cura di asini maltrattati o abbandonati.
Leadership e coordinamento operativo di un team internazionale e multidisciplinare. Responsabile della gestione di un campo di volontariato focalizzato sul recupero del patrimonio rurale e la valorizzazione della biodiversità locale.
Leadership e coordinamento operativo di un team internazionale e multidisciplinare. Responsabile della gestione di un campo di volontariato focalizzato sul recupero del patrimonio rurale e la valorizzazione della biodiversità.
• Organizzazione percorsi didattici • Outdoor education • Social media manager
Studio sulla sopravvivenza di ceppi probiotici di Lactobacillus (Lacticaseibacillus) paracasei in presenza dei loro paraprobiotici durante la produzione e conservazione dello yogurt in laboratorio.