Dr. Yaniv Lavon is a seasoned researcher and professional manager at the Israeli Cattle Breeder’s Association. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where his research focused on the impact of mastitis on ovarian follicular functions in dairy cows. Dr. Lavon has extensive experience in dairy farm management, herd reproduction, mastitis treatment, and cattle management. He has also contributed to academia as a teaching assistant and has been recognized with several prestigious scholarships, including from the Israel Cattle Breeders’ Association and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Profile:
🎓 Academic Background:
Dr. Lavon holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His Ph.D. research focused on the “Mastitis-induced impairment of ovarian follicular functions in dairy cows” under the guidance of Prof. David Wolfenson and Dr. Gabriel Leitner.
💼 Professional Experience:
Dr. Lavon has extensive experience in dairy farm management, research, and herd management. He began his career in commercial dairy farms, progressed to experimental roles at the Volcani Institute, and since 2011, he has been a researcher and guide in dairy farms with a focus on reproduction, mastitis, and herd management. He currently serves as the Professional Manager at the Israeli Cattle Breeder’s Association, where he has also managed the Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) program.
📚 Teaching & Research:
He has contributed to academia as a teaching assistant at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specializing in courses such as Biology of Lactation, Dairy Cattle Management, and Ruminants Diseases. His research expertise includes ultrasonography, estrus synchronization, and advanced molecular techniques like Real-Time PCR and western blotting.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions:
Dr. Lavon has received several prestigious scholarships, including from the Israel Cattle Breeders’ Association (2006, 2008), the Laper Scholarship (2007), and the Whole Organism scholarship from the Ministry of Agriculture (2008).
Citations:
Citations: 731 (by 514 documents)
Publications: 43
h-index: 16
Publication Top Notes:
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“Rabies Vaccination for Sheep and Goats: Influence of Booster on Persistence of Antibody Response”
S. Weyl-Feinstein, S. Novak, M. Eyngor, Y. Lavon, B.A. Yakobson
Veterinary Sciences, 2024.
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“Retrospective Evaluation of Udder Recovery of Cows with Subclinical Mastitis Following Treatment with Acoustic Pulse Technology (APT) on Commercial Dairy Farms and Its Economic Impact”
U. Merin, D. Gilad, S. Jacoby, Y. Lavon, G. Leitner
PLoS ONE, 2024.
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“Alternative Traits for Genetic Evaluation of Mastitis Based on Lifetime Merit”
G. Leitner, S.E. Blum, O. Krifucks, S. Jacoby, E. Seroussi
Genes, 2024.
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“Estimating the Effect of the Kappa Casein Genotype on Milk Coagulation Properties in Israeli Holstein Cows”
Y. Lavon, J.I. Weller, Y. Zeron, E. Ezra
Animals, 2024.