A Venezuelan by birth and an Aggie at heart, Claudia Lozada did her Masters in Animal Science, with a focus in Animal Welfare and Behavior at Texas A&M University. Raised within generations of dairy farmers in Venezuela, Claudia received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a minor in marketing.
During her master’s, Claudia researched sex differences in beef cattle luxury behaviors and the use of environmental enrichment as a novel behavioral phenotype. In addition to her thesis research, she also led a project evaluating the impact of bedding on the behavior and welfare of cattle. At the center of all of Claudia’s work is a common mission: her natural passion for animals and commitment to advance animal welfare in production and research facilities.
Claudia has delivered multiple speeches across national and international stages, such as the American Society of Animal Science and the International Society for Applied Ethology. She is also soon to be featured in three different academic publications.
Claudia is thrilled to be part of the Livestock Audit team and enjoys bringing her cross-functional background to the animal welfare industry.