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Sha Tao

Professor

Animal & Dairy Science

Areas of expertise

Animal ProductionFood Sciences

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Zoology/Animal Biology

University of Florida, FL, United States (2012)

Master of Science, Animal Sciences, General

Zhengzhou Institute of Technology, China (2007)

Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, General

Zhengzhou Institute of Technology, China (2004)

Awards and Honors

The National Milk Producers Federation Richard M. Hoyt Award (2013)

Courses

ADSC 4960R: Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (Fall 2025)
ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2025)
ADSC 8700: Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science I (Fall 2025)
ADSC 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
ADSC 4970R: Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II (Fall 2025)
ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2026)
ADSC 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
ADSC 4960R: Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (Summer 2026)
ADSC 8700: Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science I (Summer 2026)
ADSC 7000: Master's Research (Summer 2026)
ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Summer 2026)
ADSC 8710: Special Problems in Animal and Dairy Science II (Fall 2026)
ADSC 7300: Master's Thesis (Fall 2026)
ADSC 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
ADSC 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2026)
ADSC 4960R: Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (Fall 2026)

Scholarly Works

Effect of different vaccination schedules and administration of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug around dry-off on inflammation, immunity, and performance of dairy cows, JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, (2026).
Gao J, Savegnago CG, Marins TN, Roper AM, Cunha GG … 3 more
Effects of reduced milking frequency before dry-off on systemic inflammation, subsequent performance and health outcomes in dairy cows, JDS Communications, (2026).
Gao J, Savegnago CG, Marins TN, Roper AM, Kant NLP … 2 more
Effects of different vaccination schedules prior to dry-off on systemic inflammation, immunity, and subsequent performance of dairy cows, JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, (2026).
Gao J, Savegnago CG, Marins TN, Roper AM, Bohlen J … 1 more
Management during the transition from late lactation to the early dry period, (2025).
Tao S
Management during the transition from late lactation to the early dry period, (2025).
Tao S

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stao@uga.edu 706-542-0658

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E.L. Rhodes Center
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602

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Animal and Dairy Science

June 18, 2026

Georgia dairy industry looks to UGA for growth, innovation and sustainability
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March 11, 2021

Research explains why cool cows can provide more milk
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Aug. 14, 2019

UGA-Tifton conducts research to help dairy cattle deal with heat stress
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June 19, 2019

Sha Tao’s research at UGA-Tifton helps dairy cattle better deal with effects of heat stress
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Oct. 12, 2016

UGA researching betaine as possible food source for dairy cattle
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Aug. 7, 2014

New UGA scientist to research heat stress on dairy cattle on Tifton Campus
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Housing for Preweaned Dairy Calves in the Southeast

April 11, 2025
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Impact of Grazing and Heat Stress on Intake of Dairy Cows

May 22, 2024
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Cow Behavior: A Critical Factor to Consider Under Heat Stress

April 4, 2024
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Feeding for Improved Yield of Milk Components

April 4, 2024
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Management Strategies to Reduce Heat Stress, Prevent Mastitis and Improve Milk Quality in Dairy Cows and Heifers

Dec. 8, 2023
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