Education

Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006
M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2002
B.S., North Dakota State University, 1999

Teaching

ASCI 381: Beef Industry Scholars - Practicum
Summary: Financial risk management, beef processing, animal health, and related emerging issues.

ASCI 421/821: Advanced Animal Nutrition: 
Summary:  Advanced course dealing with the nutrition of domestic animals. In-depth coverage of nutrients, nutrient metabolism, and nutrient requirements. Biochemical and physiological functions of nutrients in life processes.

ASCI 490A: Animal Science Internship - Beef Feedlot Management
Summary:  Management internship in a beef feedlot. Organizational and financial structure of the beef feedlot and experience in making decisions related to: animal production, marketing, business management, and personnel management.

ASCI 806: Animal Science Graduate Seminar
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 820: Feedlot Nutrition and Management
Summary: Nutritional requirements of and complete ration formulation for feedlot cattle. Management practices needed for successful feedlot operation.

ASCI 924: Forage Evaluation: 
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

My research focuses on nutrition and management strategies across segments of beef production. While I have an interest in cow/calf systems, the majority of my work spans the backgrounding and finishing phases of production.