I am an Associate Professor at the Federal University of the São Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Brazil, with a background in Veterinary Medicine and a Ph.D. in Animal Science. My research focuses on meat science and technology, particularly meat quality and safety, carcass evaluation, and innovative technologies for meat production, with an emphasis on small ruminants. I am committed to advancing research that contributes to sustainable animal production and to training the next generation of researchers and professionals in animal and veterinary sciences.