Magdalena Masello, DVM, PhD
Veterinarian | PhD | Data Scientist
Research Interests
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Publications
Extending the duration of the voluntary waiting period from 60 to 88 days in cows that received timed artificial insemination after the Double-Ovsynch protocol affected the reproductive performance, herd exit dynamics, and lactation performance of dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science / Jan 01, 2018
Stangaferro, M. L., Wijma, R., Masello, M., Thomas, M. J., & Giordano, J. O. (2018). Extending the duration of the voluntary waiting period from 60 to 88 days in cows that received timed artificial insemination after the Double-Ovsynch protocol affected the reproductive performance, herd exit dynamics, and lactation performance of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(1), 717–735. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13046
Economic performance of lactating dairy cows submitted for first service timed artificial insemination after a voluntary waiting period of 60 or 88 days
Journal of Dairy Science / Aug 01, 2018
Stangaferro, M. L., Wijma, R., Masello, M., Thomas, M. J., & Giordano, J. O. (2018). Economic performance of lactating dairy cows submitted for first service timed artificial insemination after a voluntary waiting period of 60 or 88 days. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(8), 7500–7516. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14484
Reproductive management strategies to improve the fertility of cows with a suboptimal response to resynchronization of ovulation
Journal of Dairy Science / Apr 01, 2016
Giordano, J. O., Thomas, M. J., Catucuamba, G., Curler, M. D., Masello, M., Stangaferro, M. L., & Wijma, R. (2016). Reproductive management strategies to improve the fertility of cows with a suboptimal response to resynchronization of ovulation. Journal of Dairy Science, 99(4), 2967–2978. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2015-10223
Effect of extending the interval from Presynch to initiation of Ovsynch in a Presynch-Ovsynch protocol on fertility of timed artificial insemination services in lactating dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science / Jan 01, 2016
Giordano, J. O., Thomas, M. J., Catucuamba, G., Curler, M. D., Wijma, R., Stangaferro, M. L., & Masello, M. (2016). Effect of extending the interval from Presynch to initiation of Ovsynch in a Presynch-Ovsynch protocol on fertility of timed artificial insemination services in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 99(1), 746–757. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2015-10083
Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum in multiparous Holstein cows: Lactation performance and plasma amino acid concentrations
Journal of Dairy Science / Jul 01, 2021
Toledo, M. Z., Stangaferro, M. L., Gennari, R. S., Barletta, R. V., Perez, M. M., Wijma, R., Sitko, E. M., Granados, G., Masello, M., Van Amburgh, M. E., Luchini, D., Giordano, J. O., Shaver, R. D., & Wiltbank, M. C. (2021). Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum in multiparous Holstein cows: Lactation performance and plasma amino acid concentrations. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(7), 7583–7603. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19021
A resynchronization of ovulation program based on ovarian structures present at nonpregnancy diagnosis reduced time to pregnancy in lactating dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science / Feb 01, 2018
Wijma, R., Pérez, M. M., Masello, M., Stangaferro, M. L., & Giordano, J. O. (2018). A resynchronization of ovulation program based on ovarian structures present at nonpregnancy diagnosis reduced time to pregnancy in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(2), 1697–1707. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13489
Resynchronization of ovulation protocols for dairy cows including or not including gonadotropin-releasing hormone to induce a new follicular wave: Effects on re-insemination pattern, ovarian responses, and pregnancy outcomes
Journal of Dairy Science / Sep 01, 2017
Wijma, R., Stangaferro, M. L., Masello, M., Granados, G. E., & Giordano, J. O. (2017). Resynchronization of ovulation protocols for dairy cows including or not including gonadotropin-releasing hormone to induce a new follicular wave: Effects on re-insemination pattern, ovarian responses, and pregnancy outcomes. Journal of Dairy Science, 100(9), 7613–7625. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-12550
Reproductive performance and herd exit dynamics of lactating dairy cows managed for first service with the Presynch-Ovsynch or Double-Ovsynch protocol and different duration of the voluntary waiting period
Journal of Dairy Science / Feb 01, 2018
Stangaferro, M. L., Wijma, R., Masello, M., & Giordano, J. O. (2018). Reproductive performance and herd exit dynamics of lactating dairy cows managed for first service with the Presynch-Ovsynch or Double-Ovsynch protocol and different duration of the voluntary waiting period. Journal of Dairy Science, 101(2), 1673–1686. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13425
Evaluation and characterization of estrus alerts and behavioral parameters generated by an ear-attached accelerometer-based system for automated detection of estrus
Journal of Dairy Science / May 01, 2021
Schilkowsky, E. M., Granados, G. E., Sitko, E. M., Masello, M., Perez, M. M., & Giordano, J. O. (2021). Evaluation and characterization of estrus alerts and behavioral parameters generated by an ear-attached accelerometer-based system for automated detection of estrus. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(5), 6222–6237. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19667
Reproductive performance of replacement dairy heifers submitted to first service with programs that favor insemination at detected estrus, timed artificial insemination, or a combination of both
Journal of Dairy Science / Feb 01, 2019
Masello, M., Perez, M. M., Granados, G. E., Stangaferro, M. L., Ceglowski, B., Thomas, M. J., & Giordano, J. O. (2019). Reproductive performance of replacement dairy heifers submitted to first service with programs that favor insemination at detected estrus, timed artificial insemination, or a combination of both. Journal of Dairy Science, 102(2), 1671–1681. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15200
Intravaginal instillation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues with an absorption enhancer induced a surge of luteinizing hormone in lactating dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science / Sep 01, 2017
Wijma, R., Stangaferro, M. L., Masello, M., Elmetwally, M. A., Granados, G. E., Amovilli, F., & Giordano, J. O. (2017). Intravaginal instillation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues with an absorption enhancer induced a surge of luteinizing hormone in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 100(9), 7626–7637. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-12513
Intravaginal instillation of prostaglandin F2α was as effective as intramuscular injection for induction of luteal regression in lactating dairy cows
Journal of Dairy Science / Mar 01, 2020
Masello, M., Scarbolo, M., Schneck, M. V., Perez, M. M., Schillkowsky, E. M., Sitko, E. M., Hernandez, F. S., Cabrera, E. M., Rossi, R. M., & Giordano, J. O. (2020). Intravaginal instillation of prostaglandin F2α was as effective as intramuscular injection for induction of luteal regression in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 103(3), 2743–2755. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17589
Use of rumination and activity monitoring for the identification of dairy cows with health disorders: Part II. Mastitis
Journal of Dairy Science / Sep 01, 2016
Stangaferro, M. L., Wijma, R., Caixeta, L. S., Al-Abri, M. A., & Giordano, J. O. (2016). Use of rumination and activity monitoring for the identification of dairy cows with health disorders: Part II. Mastitis. Journal of Dairy Science, 99(9), 7411–7421. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-10908
CD4+ T Cell Responses to Pathogens in Cattle
Bovine Science - Challenges and Advances / Feb 23, 2022
Kandel, A., Masello, M., & Xiao, Z. (2022). CD4+ T Cell Responses to Pathogens in Cattle. In Bovine Science - Challenges and Advances. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.100410
Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum on reproductive outcomes of multiparous Holstein cows
Journal of Dairy Science / Oct 01, 2021
Stangaferro, M. L., Toledo, M. Z., Gennari, R. S., Perez, M. M., Gamarra, C. A., Sitko, E. M., Monteiro, P. L. J., Masello, M., Prata, A. B., Granados, G. E., Van Amburgh, M. E., Luchini, D., Shaver, R. D., Wiltbank, M. C., & Giordano, J. O. (2021). Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum on reproductive outcomes of multiparous Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(10), 11210–11225. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-20190
1270 Profitability of dairy cows managed for first service with the Double-Ovsynch or Presynch-Ovsynch protocol and different duration of the voluntary waiting period
Journal of Animal Science / Oct 01, 2016
Stangaferro, M. L., Wijma, R., Masello, M., Granados, G. E., & Giordano, J. O. (2016). 1270 Profitability of dairy cows managed for first service with the Double-Ovsynch or Presynch-Ovsynch protocol and different duration of the voluntary waiting period. Journal of Animal Science, 94(suppl_5), 612–613. https://doi.org/10.2527/jam2016-1270
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Veterinary Sciences in 2022
Veterinary Sciences / Jan 18, 2023
(2023). Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Veterinary Sciences in 2022. Veterinary Sciences, 10(2), 68. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020068
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Biology in 2022
Biology / Jan 16, 2023
(2023). Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Biology in 2022. Biology, 12(1), 137. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12010137
Erratum to “An automated controlled-release device for intravaginal hormone delivery” (JDS Commun. 1:15–20)
JDS Communications / Mar 01, 2022
Masello, M., Ren, Y., Erickson, D., & Giordano, J. O. (2022). Erratum to “An automated controlled-release device for intravaginal hormone delivery” (JDS Commun. 1:15–20). JDS Communications, 3(2), 161. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2022-3-2-161
Erratum to “An automated controlled-release device for intravaginal hormone delivery” (JDS Commun. 1:15–20)
JDS Communications / Mar 01, 2022
Masello, M., Ren, Y., Erickson, D., & Giordano, J. O. (2022). Erratum to “An automated controlled-release device for intravaginal hormone delivery” (JDS Commun. 1:15–20). JDS Communications, 3(2), 161. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2022-3-2-161
Reproductive technologies in cattle
Reproductive Technologies in Animals / Jan 01, 2020
Pursley, J. R., & Cibelli, J. (2020). Reproductive technologies in cattle. In Reproductive Technologies in Animals (pp. 1–12). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-817107-3.00001-1
Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum in multiparous Holstein cows: Health disorders and interactions with production and reproduction
Journal of Dairy Science / Mar 01, 2023
Toledo, M. Z., Stangaferro, M. L., Caputo Oliveira, R., Monteiro, P. L. J., Gennari, R. S., Luchini, D., Shaver, R. D., Giordano, J. O., & Wiltbank, M. C. (2023). Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum in multiparous Holstein cows: Health disorders and interactions with production and reproduction. Journal of Dairy Science, 106(3), 2137–2152. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-21950
1064 Resynchronization of ovulation strategies including or not including GnRH treatment before non-pregnancy diagnosis
Journal of Animal Science / Oct 01, 2016
Wijma, R., Stangaferro, M. L., Masello, M., Granados, G. E., & Giordano, J. O. (2016). 1064 Resynchronization of ovulation strategies including or not including GnRH treatment before non-pregnancy diagnosis. Journal of Animal Science, 94(suppl_5), 510–510. https://doi.org/10.2527/jam2016-1064
1269 Profitability of dairy cows receiving first service timed artificial insemination after the Double-Ovsynch protocol with a voluntary waiting period of 60 or 88 d
Journal of Animal Science / Oct 01, 2016
Stangaferro, M. L., Wijma, R., Masello, M., Granados, G. E., & Giordano, J. O. (2016). 1269 Profitability of dairy cows receiving first service timed artificial insemination after the Double-Ovsynch protocol with a voluntary waiting period of 60 or 88 d. Journal of Animal Science, 94(suppl_5), 612–612. https://doi.org/10.2527/jam2016-1269
1257 Reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows managed for first service with the Double-Ovsynch or Presynch-Ovsynch protocol and different duration of the voluntary waiting period
Journal of Animal Science / Oct 01, 2016
Stangaferro, M. L., Wijma, R., Masello, M., & Giordano, J. O. (2016). 1257 Reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows managed for first service with the Double-Ovsynch or Presynch-Ovsynch protocol and different duration of the voluntary waiting period. Journal of Animal Science, 94(suppl_5), 606–607. https://doi.org/10.2527/jam2016-1257
Efecto del tipo de carbohidrato en el concentrado sobre el consumo de alimento de vacas lecheras en pastoreo
Archivos de medicina veterinaria / Jan 01, 2006
Pulido, R. G., Felmer, E., & Hinostroza, A. (2006). Efecto del tipo de carbohidrato en el concentrado sobre el consumo de alimento de vacas lecheras en pastoreo. Archivos de Medicina Veterinaria, 38(2). https://doi.org/10.4067/s0301-732x2006000200005
Effect of reproductive management programs that prioritized artificial insemination at detected estrus or timed artificial insemination on the reproductive performance of primiparous Holstein cows of different genetic merit for fertility
Journal of Dairy Science / Sep 01, 2023
Sitko, E. M., Perez, M. M., Granados, G. E., Masello, M., Sosa Hernandez, F., Cabrera, E. M., Schilkowsky, E. M., Di Croce, F. A., McNeel, A. K., Weigel, D. J., & Giordano, J. O. (2023). Effect of reproductive management programs that prioritized artificial insemination at detected estrus or timed artificial insemination on the reproductive performance of primiparous Holstein cows of different genetic merit for fertility. Journal of Dairy Science, 106(9), 6476–6494. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22673
Effect of reproductive management programs for first service on replacement dairy heifer economics
Journal of Dairy Science / Jan 01, 2021
Masello, M., Perez, M. M., Granados, G. E., Stangaferro, M. L., Ceglowski, B., Thomas, M. J., & Giordano, J. O. (2021). Effect of reproductive management programs for first service on replacement dairy heifer economics. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(1), 471–485. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18588
An automated controlled-release device for intravaginal hormone delivery
JDS Communications / Aug 01, 2020
Masello, M., Ren, Y., Erickson, D., & Giordano, J. O. (2020). An automated controlled-release device for intravaginal hormone delivery. JDS Communications, 1(1), 15–20. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2020-18816
A lateral flow-based portable platform for determination of reproductive status of cattle
Journal of Dairy Science / May 01, 2020
Masello, M., Lu, Z., Erickson, D., Gavalchin, J., & Giordano, J. O. (2020). A lateral flow-based portable platform for determination of reproductive status of cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 103(5), 4743–4753. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17517
A reproductive management program aimed at increasing reinsemination of nonpregnant dairy cows at detected estrus resulted in similar reproductive performance to a program that favored timed artificial insemination
Journal of Dairy Science / Apr 01, 2020
Masello, M., Ceglowski, B., Thomas, M. J., & Giordano, J. O. (2020). A reproductive management program aimed at increasing reinsemination of nonpregnant dairy cows at detected estrus resulted in similar reproductive performance to a program that favored timed artificial insemination. Journal of Dairy Science, 103(4), 3719–3729. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17585
Education
Cornell University
PhD, Animal Science / May, 2020
Experience
Dairy Health and Management Services (DHMS)
Research Data Scientist / November, 2023 — Present
• Focus: use data to surface insights and patterns that can assist producers in making informed decisions that prioritize sustainable practices. Create and deliver engaging reports and presentations to clients and senior leadership.
National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA),
Researcher / March, 2023 — April, 2024
• Design and execute clinical studies focused on animal health and productivity. • Analyze data using SAS, R, or Python. • Write scientific articles, protocols, grant proposals, SOPs, and other technical documentation.
Zoetis
Scientist / September, 2021 — February, 2023
• Lead, execute, and monitor multidisciplinary projects aimed at developing and validating cutting-edge biotechnologies that improve animal health, welfare, and productivity. • Write scientific protocols and white papers. • Design and lead clinical studies to test the quality and safety of biodevice prototypes before going to market in accordance with GMP. • Conduct validation and testing for design changes (ECRs) of components, device sub-systems, or full bio-mechanical devices, both in-house and at commercial production test sites.
University of Maryland
Postdoctoral Research Associate / January, 2021 — September, 2021
• Provide guidance to graduate students on how to improve their scientific writing skills and effectively execute experiments. • Write and edit scientific articles and book chapters to ensure their accuracy and clarity. • Identification of factors leading to immune dysfunction and chronic inflammation in peripartum dairy cows. • Investigate the mechanisms underlying bovine immune responses against pathogens.
Cornell University
Teaching Assistant / May, 2016 — August, 2020
Delivered lectures and hands-on labs on the basics of bovine and equine biology, management, and care.
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