Kacie McCarthy

Ph.D., Animal Science, North Dakota State University, 2019
M.S., Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition), New Mexico State University, 2016
B.S., Animal Science, Colorado State University, 2014

Kacie McCarthy joined the Department of Animal Science as an assistant professor and extension beef cow-calf specialist in January of 2020. Her role in the department includes teaching Beef Cow-Calf Management, leading the Nebraska Beef Industry Scholar program, and coordinating the Ranch Management Internship program.

McCarthy previously served as a graduate research assistant at North Dakota State University from 2017-2019 while obtaining her Ph.D., and was a graduate assistant at New Mexico State University from August 2014-December 2016 while completing her masters degree. She also served as a graduate assistant softball coach during her time at New Mexico State.

She is interested in research and extension programs related to reproduction and nutrition interactions and is currently involved with extension and research programs investigating heifer and bull supplementation and development strategies, as well as implementation of applied reproductive strategies.

Classes Taught
ASCI 455: Beef Cow-Calf Management
Semester: Spring
Summary: Integrated management specific to the beef cow-calf enterprise necessary to achieve biologic and economic efficiency.

ASCI 311E: Beef Industry Study Tour
Semester: Spring
Summary: Identify beef cattle related enterprises that represent the breadth of the cattle industry. Prioritize these enterprises as candidates for inclusion in the summer tour.