Dr Yaniv Lavon is a Professional Manager and Researcher at Israeli Cattle Breeder's Association. ACADEMIC STUDIES: I received all my degrees from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences, Department of Animals Science. I received my last degree in 2011 Ph.D. Topic of the PhD. Thesis: Mastitis-induced impairment of ovarian follicular functions in dairy cows. WORK EXPERIENCE: 2000-2011; Experimental assistant in Volcani institute, department of animal science and teaching assistant in the Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science (2003-2011) in different courses. 2011 – current: Working as Researcher and guide in dairy farms. Focusing especially on reproduction; mastitis and herd management. 2014 – DHI Manager and Researcher in the Israeli Cattle Breeder's Association. 2015 – Professional manager in the Israeli Cattle Breeder's Association. AWARDS AND GRANTS: I was the recipient of a scholarship from the Israel Cattle Breeders’ Association in 2006, the recipient of a scholarship from the Israel Cattle Breeders’ Association in 2008, the recipient of the "Laper" scholarship in 2007, and the recipient of the "Whole Organism" scholarship in 2008, donated by the Ministry of Agriculture. I am a member of the ICAR milk recording working group.