Education

Ph.D., Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014
M.S., Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2010
B.S., Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007

Teaching

ASCI 806: Animal Science Graduate Seminar
Semester: Fall
Summary: Orientation in the animal science graduate program involving introduction to departmental research program, philosophy, and policies. Discussion of elements of an effective seminar; experience and critique in oral presentation of research data.

ASCI 822: Advanced Feeding and Feed Formulation
Semester: Fall
Summary: Feeding practices for domestic animals. Applied animal nutrition and feed formulation.

ASCI 896: Nebraska Ranch Practicum
Semester: Spring

ASCI 905: Ruminant Nutrition Seminar
Semester: All
Summary: Current problems in the field of animal industry.

ASCI 924: Forage Evaluation
Semester: Spring
Summary: Offered even-numbered calendar years. Analytic procedures and research methods used in evaluating biochemical components and nutritive value of forages. An evaluation of the impact of forage quality on forage breeding and animal performance.

Research

• Protein utilization by beef cattle
• Nutrient cycling through agricultural systems in Nebraska
• Developing distance education curriculum

Selected Publications

• 2016 K.L. Gillspie-Lewis, B.L. Nuttelman, J.D. Volesky, G. E. Erickson, T.J. Klopfenstein, J.C. MacDonald, A.K. Watson. Distillers grains supplementation in a forage system with spayed heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. In review.
• 2016 T.J. Huls, M.K. Luebbe, A.K. Watson, N.F. Meyer, W.A. Griffin, T.J. Klopfenstein, R.A. Stock, G.E. Erickson. Utilizing Sweet Bran instead of forage during grain adaptation in finishing feedlot cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Accepted.
• 2015 J.R. Benton, A.K. Watson, G.E. Erickson, T.J. Klopfenstein, K.J. Vander Pol, N.F. Meyer, M.A. Greenquist. Effects of roughage source and inclusion in beef finishing diets containing corn wet distillers grains plus solubles. J. Anim. Sci. 93:4358-4367.
• 2015 A.K. Watson, S.K. Moore, T.J. Klopfenstein, L.W. Lomas, J.L. Moyer, J.C. MacDonald. Strategic timing of distillers grains supplementation for growing cattle grazing smooth bromegrass pastures. Prof. Anim. Sci. 31:417-424.
• 2015 K.L. Gillespie-Lewis, A.K. Watson, T.J. Klopfenstein, J.C. MacDonald. Effects of winter supplementation level on yearling system profitability. Prof. Anim. Sci. 31:448-454.