Dr. Jess McArt is an Associate Professor of Ambulatory and Production Medicine and Chair of the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. A diplomate in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Dairy Practice), Dr. McArt performs clinical service for the Ambulatory and Production Medicine Clinic, teaches veterinary students both in the classroom and on farms, and conducts applied research. Her research program focuses on the identification, epidemiology, and economics of periparturient metabolic diseases in dairy cows. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her partner, Scott (a bee researcher), and daughters Sigrid and Taz.