Sydney Vanderhoff, M.S.

Ruminant Specialist

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

About

I received my Master's in Ruminant Nutrition looking at the interaction of backgrounding systems and implant use on growing calf performance as well as daily versus three times a week DDGS supplementation on grazing calves. I grew up on a cow/calf operation in Northwest Iowa and quickly became passionate about the beef industry. Along with cattle, I have a strong passion for the equine industry. I strive to use my experience and knowledge to help producers be efficient in producing beef.

Experience

  • Ruminant Specialist at Vita Plus Corporation
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Technical Support Specialist at International Nutrition
    Jun 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Beef Nutrition Field Extension Specialist at South Dakota State University
    Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 · 11 mos

  • Graduate Student at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Ranch Hand at Wienk Charolais
    Sep 2017 - Aug 2023 · 6 yrs