President
Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals Corp.
Dr. Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho, DVM, PhD, is an accomplished veterinarian, scientist, and entrepreneur specializing in dairy production medicine and biotechnology. As the President and Chairman of Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals Corp., Dr. Bicalho leads innovations in animal health, focusing on diagnostic solutions and therapeutic products that enhance livestock productivity and welfare globally.
Dr. Bicalho earned his DVM from the Federal University of Goiás in Brazil and completed his residency and PhD at Cornell University, where he specialized in comparative biomedical sciences with a concentration in epidemiology and animal science. Over his career, he has contributed significantly to veterinary research, securing multiple patents for groundbreaking technologies, including vaccines and diagnostic methods that address major challenges in livestock health. Dr. Bicalho has a prolific research portfolio of over 130 peer-reviewed publications.
Food Animal Offsite Dinner - Enhancing Cattle Well-being and Productivity with FerAppease
Friday, September 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST