Sara Houston

About Sara Houston

CAREER GOAL: Obtain a position where I can utilize my skills in communication, ruminant nutrition, and livestock to help producers maximize production. Throughout my career, I have been involved in multiple aspects of the dairy industry from formula development to customer relations, and marketing. My passion for the industry drives me towards a more hands-on role with customers and livestock. My overall goal is to have a more powerful and positive impact on the industry.

Experience

1. Nutrition Specialist

   Csa Animal Nutrition

   Oct 2019 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Work within a team of formulation specialist to ensure ration and product formulations are met• Proficient utilization of C5, Allix, AMTS, and NDS ration formulation systems• Execute product formulation for poultry, swine, cattle, and small ruminant accounts• Up to date on Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) animal feed labeling guidelines • Develop product tags, both medicated and non-medicated• Facilitate customer formulation technical support • Managing internal and external communication and support at the farm level• Support senior leadership in the development of ruminant nutrition • Travel to attend conferences and industry networking events• Continued online dairy nutrition education through Cornell University• Aid in product development and company technology marketing materials• Organize, format, and execute monthly newsletter

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor's degree, Animal Sciences

  2015 — 2017

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master's degree, Ruminant Nutrition

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Husbandry
• Elisa
• Training
• Teaching
• Nutritional Analysis
• Animal Work
• Food Safety
• Food Science
• Research
• Agriculture
• Microbiology
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Livestock
• Clinical Research
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Beef Cattle