Dr. Rafael Ruggeri grew up in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and Graduated in 2015. His passion for animals emanates from his early contact with animals on his families farm. While he was completing his degree, he visited the United States to assist in research related to biotechnologies of reproduction. It was during this visit that he had the opportunity to initiate his professional career in the central valley and, since then, he dedicates his time to help the local animals in his community. In his spare time, Dr. Ruggeri enjoys his time with his wife, his daughter and his dog named Pistachio.