AAHP Post-doc
Manatee Reproduction
Jonathan is a post-doc in the Aquatic Animal Health Program whose research focuses on studying the reproductive physiology of male Florida manatees. His research encompasses multiple aspects including reproductive histology, basic semen analysis, and structural sperm analysis, all of which helps further our understanding of the biology of the Florida manatee. He has been able to accomplish some aspects of his research using a state of the art computer aided sperm analysis system, which was afforded through a generous funding award received from the College of Veterinary Medicine. Jonathan’s research accomplishments include the Reep-Bonde Prize for his research on manatee biology as well as the Excellence in Doctoral Research Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Jonathan’s research has been built on a solid foundation of multiple collaborations established with other faculty and institutions including Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Puerto Rico Manatee Conservation Center, University of Pittsburgh, and University of the Western Cape in South Africa.
Publications:
Cowart, J.R., Collins, D.M., Mignucci-Giannoni, A.A., Alejandro-Zayas, T., Rivera-Guzman, A.L. and Larkin, I.V., 2020. Manual collection and semen characterization in a West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus). Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, p.810. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.569993
Yang, T, Magee, KL, Colon‐Perez, LM, et al. Impaired butyrate absorption in the proximal colon, low serum butyrate and diminished central effects of butyrate on blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. ActaPhysiol. 2019; 226:e13256. https://doi.org/10.1111/apha.13256
For more information about his research, grants, and affiliations, please contact Dr. Cowart or visit his UF directory profile below.
