Letelier named Vita Plus dairy nutritionist and technical services specialist

(Madison, Wis.) – Dr. Paulina Letelier recently joined Vita Plus as a dairy nutritionist and technical services specialist. She will provide nutrition and management consulting to dairy producers throughout northeast Wisconsin.  Additionally, Letelier will provide field-driven technical support for fellow Vita Plus consultants in the region.

Letelier recently completed her Ph.D. in dairy science, specializing in ruminant nutrition, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Her research focused on utilization of dietary crude protein, amino acids and nitrogen use efficiency.  Letelier earned a master’s degree at UW-Madison with research focused on the effect of life cycle assessment methods on the environmental footprint of dual-purpose cattle systems.  She also holds a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University Mayor in Chile.

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Vita Plus has been serving livestock producers since 1948. More than just a feed supplier, Vita Plus consultants offer the latest cutting-edge technology, nutrition and management information. For more information about the organization call 800.362.8334 or go online at www.vitaplus.com.