Dr. Guillermo Schroeder serves as the R&D Director for Ruminants at Cargill, Animal Nutrition and Health where he leads a team of scientists dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions for the dairy and beef industries worldwide. They focus on continuously enhancing Cargill's formulation systems (Cargill Nutrition Systems) and developing science-based products and services that improve performance, health and sustainability. Research programs are conducted at Global Innovation Centers in the US and the Netherlands, in collaboration with universities, suppliers, and customers around the globe. Guillermo has been with Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health since 2006, holding various roles related to ruminants on a global scale. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Argentina and a Ph.D. from Kansas State University.