Dr. Albert De Vries
Dr. Albert De Vries
Associate Professor, University of Florida
Area of Expertise
Dr. De Vries' research is focused on quantitative dairy systems management, including optimization of cow culling and replacement strategies under herd constraints, economics of reproductive strategies, productive life, animal health economics, statistical process control, and business analysis. He serves on the Animal Sciences / Forages Extension Commodity Focus Team planning committee, chairs the annual Florida Dairy Production Conference and manages the Florida Dairy Extension website. In addition, Dr. De Vries teaches Dairy Management Systems, an undergraduate capstone course for the Dairy Option - Animal Industry Specialization of the major in Animal Sciences.
Academic Training
| PhD | 2001 | University of Minnesota | Animal Science |
| MS | 1991 | Wageningen University, The Netherlands | Animal Science |
| BS | 1989 | Wageningen University, The Netherlands | Animal Science |
Professional Experience
| 2007 - Present | Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of Florida |
| 2001 - 2007 | Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of Florida |
| 2000 - 2001 | Civil Servant, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota |
| 1995 - 2000 | Research Assistant, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota |
| 1994 - 1995 | Program Associate, Agricultural Telematics Centre, Wageningen University, The Netherlands |
| 1993 - 1994 | Research Associate, Department of Farm Management, Wageningen University, The Netherlands |
| 1992 - 1993 | Program Associate, Agricultural Telematics Centre, Wageningen University, The Netherlands |
Honors and Awards
ADSA Foundation Scholar Award in Production, 2008
NACAA (National Association of County Agricultural Agents) Search for Excellence in Livestock Production Award, 2005
Gold Image Award for the 1st Dairy Reproduction Road Show CD-set, 2004
Outstanding Faculty Member Award, University of Florida Dairy Science Club, 2003
Juran Fellow, The Juran Center for Leadership in Quality, University of Minnesota, 1998