Zineb Fisher
Davis
Summary
Animal Science student with hands-on experience in large animal handling, livestock management, animal husbandry, and agricultural research. Experienced working with cattle in both research and production settings, including behavioral observation, biological sample collection, biosecurity protocols, and daily animal care. Dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented, with proven leadership and communication skills developed through campus leadership roles. Eager to apply practical animal care experience while continuing to build expertise in livestock and equine management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Program Assistant
UC Davis
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations, special events, and student engagement initiatives serving current and prospective Guardian Scholars.
- Led senior cohort programming, facilitated peer mentor meetings, and provided graduation guidance and resource navigation.
- Collaborated with campus partners to plan workshops, outreach events, and community-building activities.
- Developed promotional materials, newsletters, flyers, QR codes, and digital communications to increase program participation.
- Managed student records, scheduling, reports, and program databases while maintaining organized digital and physical filing systems.
- Represented the program through recruitment events, campus tabling, and high school outreach.
Research Intern (Beef Cattle)
Kebreab Lab
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted cattle feedlot research focused on ruminal microbiota, enteric methane emissions, and animal performance.
- Collected biological and dietary samples including blood, feces, ruminal fluid, feed, and body weight data.
- Operated green feed and smart feed systems to measure feed intake and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Studied and applied Asparagopsis additive rich in bromoform to reduce GHG emissions.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Research Intern (Dairy Cattle)
UC Davis
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted systematic behavioral observations of cows and calves, including maternal care behaviors, calf suckling activity, and social interactions.
- Collected physiological and welfare indicators, including ruminations per minute and heartbeats per minute, to asses stress and behavioral state.
- Performed routine facility maintenance and sanitation to support experimental integrity.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Collaborated with peers and instructors in a field-based research environment at the UC Davis Dairy Teaching and Research Facility.
Research Intern (Mice)
UC Davis
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Examining the effects of dietary fat type and energy density on body weight gain, energy intake, and fat digestibility using mice.
- Collecting and recording animal data including body weight, food intake, and food refusals using standardized laboratory protocols.
- Assisting with handling and identification of CD1 mice using ear notching for accurate longitudinal data tracking.
- Calculating metabolizable energy intake, body weight gain, and food conversion ratios using collected raw data.
Livestock Management Intern
Merced College
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Safely handled and managed sheep, goats, and cattle in accordance with established livestock handling and animal welfare practices.
- Performed daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, clipping, shearing, vaccination, and reproductive management support.
- Accumulated 60+ hours of practical livestock management experience each semester through hands-on farm operations.
Next Up Program Assistant
Merced College
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Student employee forming personal bonds as a mentor for incoming current and former foster youth.
- Responsible for scheduling counselor appointments, updating databases for student courses, GPA's, and program participation.
- Coordinated social events, created flyers, and participated in recruitment services with different high-schools in our district.
- Card and resource disbursements
- Ample experience with excel, Microsoft office and Navigate.
- Student confidentiality and access to private student information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of California, Davis
06-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural animal science
Merced College
Merced, CA05-2024
Associate's degree - Animal Sciences
Merced College
Merced, CA05-2024
Skills
- Large Animal Handling and Restraint
- Animal Husbandry
- Livestock Health Monitoring
- Fecal Sample Collection
- Rumen Fluid Collection and Sampling
- Vaccination Assistance
- Biological Sample Collection
- Biosecurity and Sanitation Procedures
- Animal Care and Use Compliance (IACUC)
- Behavioral Observation and Scoring
- Animal Breeding
- Experimental Design Support
- Scientific Data Collection
- Scientific Reporting
UC Davis Cabinet of Student Leaders
Selected as a Cabinet of Student Leaders Affiliate to collaborate with campus leadership on student engagement initiatives, provide student perspectives, and support programs that enhanced the UC Davis community. Developed strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills through service and campus involvement.
Timeline
Research Intern (Mice)
UC Davis
01.2026 - 03.2026
Research Intern (Beef Cattle)
Kebreab Lab
12.2025 - 01.2026
Lead Program Assistant
UC Davis
08.2025 - Current
Research Intern (Dairy Cattle)
UC Davis
05.2025 - 07.2025
Next Up Program Assistant
Merced College
08.2023 - 05.2024
Livestock Management Intern
Merced College
01.2023 - 05.2024
Associate's degree - Animal Sciences
Merced College
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural animal science
Merced College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of California, Davis