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Burlington, VT 05401
United States
- Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S., The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S., University of New Hampshire
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Areas of expertise
Animal breeding and genetics, dairy production, beef on dairy, sustainability
BIO
Dr. Basiel joined UVM as an Assistant Professor of Dairy Sustainability in 2025. Growing up, Basiel was first connected with agriculture as a Connecticut 4-H member where she exhibited Jersey heifers and competed on the state’s dairy judging team. Early experiences in 4-H sparked an interest in genetic selection that grew into the foundation of her research program. Dr. Basiel holds a BS in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire and an MS and PhD from Penn State. Following her PhD, Basiel worked as a postdoctoral research fellow with USDA Agricultural Research Service Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory.
Dr. Basiel’s research program focuses on developing applied breeding and genetic selection strategies to enhance sustainable dairy production. Basiel’s research is informed by the needs of dairy farmers and aims to produce results that are applicable across farm sizes and management systems. Current research interests include beef production from the dairy herd, development of novel resilience and sustainability traits, and incorporating breeding values and genetic change into farm systems models.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
2025 American Dairy Science Association Alltech, Inc. Graduate Student Paper Publication Award
2023 Penn State College of Agriculture Paul Hand Award for Graduate Student Research Achievement
Bio
Dr. Basiel joined UVM as an Assistant Professor of Dairy Sustainability in 2025. Growing up, Basiel was first connected with agriculture as a Connecticut 4-H member where she exhibited Jersey heifers and competed on the state’s dairy judging team. Early experiences in 4-H sparked an interest in genetic selection that grew into the foundation of her research program. Dr. Basiel holds a BS in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire and an MS and PhD from Penn State. Following her PhD, Basiel worked as a postdoctoral research fellow with USDA Agricultural Research Service Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory.
Dr. Basiel’s research program focuses on developing applied breeding and genetic selection strategies to enhance sustainable dairy production. Basiel’s research is informed by the needs of dairy farmers and aims to produce results that are applicable across farm sizes and management systems. Current research interests include beef production from the dairy herd, development of novel resilience and sustainability traits, and incorporating breeding values and genetic change into farm systems models.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
2025 American Dairy Science Association Alltech, Inc. Graduate Student Paper Publication Award
2023 Penn State College of Agriculture Paul Hand Award for Graduate Student Research Achievement