Contact Information
Orange Park Florida Bldg 2
Email: phillip.peixoto@lmunet.edu
Office Location: TBD
Overview
Dr. Phillip Peixoto serves as Assistant Professor of Production Animal Medicine at the Lincoln Memorial University–College of Veterinary Medicine at Orange Park (LMU‑OPCVM). Born and raised in Goiás, Brazil, he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2015 from the Universidade Federal de Goiás. He began his career as a research assistant at the University of Illinois before returning to Brazil to work as a dairy veterinarian and consultant. Dr. Peixoto later completed a Master’s degree in Veterinary Clinical Sciences, during which he participated in in‑house and ambulatory food‑animal services, supervised veterinary students in clinical settings, and conducted research focused on biomarkers for high‑risk pregnancies in dairy cattle and alternative therapies for mastitis.
Dr. Peixoto continued his advanced training at the University of Florida as a research assistant and PhD student, contributing to veterinary instruction during farm visits and laboratory sessions. His doctoral research focused on dairy cattle reproductive phenotypes based on genomic merit and included collaborative projects in nutrition, monitoring technologies, and diagnostic methods. He subsequently served as Director of Dairy Operations at Kinnard Farms Inc. in northeastern Wisconsin, where he led personnel, developed protocols to improve animal welfare and productivity, and conducted internal research initiatives. At LMU‑OPCVM, Dr. Peixoto is committed to delivering high‑quality, practice‑oriented education, expanding applied research in livestock systems, and contributing to the teaching, research, and service missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Role at OPCVM
Dr. Peixoto’s role involves teaching production animal medicine across pre‑clinical and clinical courses, with an emphasis on integrating practical, evidence‑based concepts relevant to food animal practice. His responsibilities also include contributing to applied research and scholarly activity in livestock health and production systems, mentoring veterinary students in both classroom and clinical settings, and engaging in service to the College of Veterinary Medicine, the broader university community, and the veterinary profession.
Research Focus
Livestock Health, Reproductive Biology, Monitoring Technologies Applied to Livestock, Antimicrobial, Stewardship, Sustainable Production Practices
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3896-8626
Education and Certifications
MSc: University of Illinois
DVM: Universidade Federal de Goiás
PhD: University of Florida
