Amanda Davis
Amanda Davis is a graduate student in the Integrated Agriculture program at Texas State University, with a focus on animal reproduction. She is a retired United States Marine and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science prior to enrolling in graduate school. Her thesis research examines the effects of maternal preconception nutrition on reproductive development and puberty onset in female sheep offspring. Upon completion of her master’s degree, Davis plans to pursue a Ph.D. and a career in academia, with the goal of conducting research and teaching in animal and reproductive sciences
Andrea Aldape
My research examines how nutritional supplementation influences reproductive performance in does, including fertility, implantation success, and gene expression related to pregnancy recognition. I aim to apply my findings to support sustainable, industry-focused livestock production.
Research Interests:
● How nutritional supplementation affects reproductive performance in livestock.
● Improving livestock reproductive outcomes through applied strategies that support sustainable, industry-focused production.
● Physiological and molecular mechanisms of reproduction in does, with an emphasis on translating findings into practical solutions for livestock management.
Bianca Trochez Vargas
Bianca Trochez Vargas is a first-generation M.S. student in the Integrated Agricultural Sciences program at Texas State University. She currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Livestock Reproduction Lab, where she is involved in hands-on animal work, data collection, and student engagement. Bianca has experience working with livestock and values learning through practical, farm-based research. She has a strong passion for nature and enjoys working closely with animals, which has shaped her academic and career goals. Her research interests focus on small ruminant health and productivity, with an emphasis on reproductive physiology and nutrition