Kacie McCarthy
Assistant Professor & Beef Cow-Calf Extension Specialist Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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ANSC C214
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402-472-6074 On-campus 2-6074
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kacie.mccarthy@unl.edu
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Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars
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BeefWatch Articles
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Curriculum Vitae
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ResearchGate
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Dr. Kacie McCarthy joined the Department of Animal Science as an assistant professor and extension beef cow-calf specialist in January of 2020. She also serves as the program lead for the Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars. Dr. McCarthy is also a member of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), Gamma Sigma Delta (Honor Society of Agriculture), and the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).
Education
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
Teaching
ASCI 311E: Beef Industry Study Tour
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.
ASCI 455: Beef Cow-Calf Management
Summary: Integrated management specific to the beef cow-calf enterprise necessary to achieve biologic and economic efficiency.
Extension
My extension programs relate to reproductive management, beef cow management, estrous synchronization protocols, bull and heifer development, nutrition and reproduction interaction.