“What I enjoy most is working with producers and helping them find the right nutritional solutions and management practices to achieve their calf program goals.”
Marisol Orellana, Technical Service Manager
Marisol brings more than 10 years of experience in dairy calf and heifer nutrition, management, and research. Originally from Honduras, she grew up helping in her family's dairy business, which includes dairy farming, processing, and distribution of dairy products. This experience helped shape her passion for the dairy industry and animal agriculture.
Marisol earned her bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science from the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura in Honduras, a master's degree in Dairy Science from Louisiana State University, and a Ph.D. in Animal and Dairy Science from the University of Georgia. Her research focused on calf nutrition, management, and the effects of heat stress on calf health and performance.
Throughout her career, Marisol has worked closely with dairy producers, calf growers, and industry partners across the United States and Canada. Her experience includes developing practical feeding and management strategies, training farm teams, and helping producers implement protocols to improve calf health and performance.
Outside of work, Marisol enjoys spending time with her husband, gardening, traveling, and staying active through weightlifting and running.