Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Dr. Gil R. Engdahl
Department Head and Professor of Animal Science
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 277
Fax: (325) 942-2183
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Ph.D. (1976) Ruminant Nutrition, Texas A&M University
M.S. (1970) Animal Production, Texas A&M University
B.S. (1967) Animal Science, Texas A&M University
Teaching Areas:
Nutrition, sheep and goat science
Research Interests:
- Ruminant nutrition (protein and energy)
- Sheep and goat production
- Wool and mohair
Dr. Brian J. May
Professor of Animal Science
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 283
Fax: (325) 942-2183
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Education:
Ph.D. (1987) Ruminant Nutrition, Texas A&M University
M.S. (1982) Animal Science, Angelo State University
B.S. (1980) Animal Science, Angelo State University
Teaching Areas:
Animal science, livestock production, nutrition, animal physiology
Research Interests:
- Effect of growth implants on feedlot lamb performance and carcass characteristics
- Use of rumen escape protein sources on performance of growing and finishing bulls
- Performance testing of meat goat male kids
Dr. Cody B. Scott
Professor of Animal Science
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 284
Fax: (325) 942-2183
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Ph.D. (1995) Range Science, Utah State University
M.S. (1992) Animal Science, Angelo State University
B.S. (1990) Animal Science, Angelo State University
Teaching Areas:
Range management, range plants and wildlife, grazing management, animal behavior
Research Interests:
- Manipulating ruminant feeding behavior to prevent plant-induced toxicity
- Increasing intake of invasive plants by livestock
- The role of livestock in the spread of mesquite
- Supplementation strategies to limit plant-induced toxicity
- Cost-effective wildlife management of West Central Texas
Dr. Micheal W. Salisbury
Associate Professor of Animal Science
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 282
Fax: (325) 942-2183
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Personal Web page
Curriculum Vitae
Education:
Ph.D. (1999) Reproductive Physiology, New Mexico State University
M.S. (1996) Animal Science, Angelo State University
B.S. (1994) Animal Science, Angelo State University
Teaching Areas:
Wool and mohair selection and grading, genetics, animal reproduction, livestock management
Research Interests:
- Decreasing reproductive wastage in sheep, goats and cattle
- Developing management practices to increase reproductive efficiency in domestic livestock species
- Effect of nutrition on reproduction in ruminants
- Relationship among performance test and production traits and long range management in sheep and goats
- Meat goat performance testing (ASU Meat Goat Performance Test)
Dr. Kirk Braden
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 280
Fax: (325) 942-2183
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Ph.D. (2006) Animal Science, Auburn University
M.S. (2003) Animal Science, Texas Tech University
B.S. (2001) Animal Science, Texas Tech University
Teaching Areas:
Livestock and meat selection, live animal-carcass evaluation, meats
Research Interests:
- Development of alternative beef finishing systems for production of products for identified niche consumer markets
- Pre-harvest intervention strategies for reduction of pathogens prior and during harvest
- New protein product development: sensory, quality, food safety, shelf-life and marketability
- Consumer research, education and outreach programs for lamb and goat products
- Factors affecting retail shelf life and methods of increasing color/quality stability
Dr. Loree A. Branham
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 281
Fax: (325) 942-2183
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Ph.D. (2007) Food Safety, Texas Tech University
M.S. (2004) Animal Science, Angelo State University
B.S. (2002) Animal Science, Angelo State University
Teaching Areas:
Animal anatomy and physiology, food science, food safety and sanitation
Research Interest:
- Pre- and post-harvest food safety issues
- Antimicrobial resistance associated with food-borne pathogens
- Pathogen control of commercially produced meat and wild game
- Extension outreach methods used to educate the public and industry on food quality and safety issues
Dr. Sierra Howry
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 279
Fax: (325) 942-2183
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Ph.D. (2008) Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University
M.S. (2001) Economics, Oklahoma State University
B.S. (1998) Mathematics, East Central University
Teaching Areas:
Agricultural economics, agribusiness management, land and natural resource economics, agribusiness statistics
Research Interests:
- Economic and environmental Issues
- Natural resource economics
- Agricultural marketing stability
Corey J. Owens
Instructor/Research Associate
Phone: (325) 942-2029, ext. 285
Fax: (325) 942-2183
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
M.S. (2007) Animal Science, Angelo State University
B.S. (2005) Animal Science, Angelo State University
Teaching Areas:
Animal science, range management, microcomputers in the sciences
Research Interests:
- Biological control options for invasive plant species
- Role of livestock in mesquite seed dispersal
- Cost-effective methods of slowing mesquite encroachment
- The role of prescribed fire in range management and invasive plant control
Robert P. Cope
Coordinator of Meat and Food Science Programs
Phone: (325) 942-2515
Fax: (325) 942-2516
Education:
M.S.T. (1993) Tarleton State University
B.S. (1991) Animal Production, Tarleton State University
Teaching Areas:
Live animal and carcass evaluation, meats, processed meats
Research Interests:
- Pathogens related to food borne illness
- Intervention strategies for pathogens in the food industry
- Product development
Staff
Todd Schafer
Coordinator of Research
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Millard C. Calhoun
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Animal Nutrition)
Dr. Todd R. Callaway
USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Food and Feed Safety Research Unit, Southern Plains Agriculture Research Center (Research Microbiologist)
Dr. B. Frank Craddock
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Sheep and Goat Production)
Dr. Thomas W. Fuchs
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Entomology)
Dr. Christopher J. Lupton
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Wool and Mohair Technology)
Dr. Rick Machen
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Livestock Production)
Dr. Allen McGinty
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Brush Control, Poisonous Plants)
Dr. William E. Pinchak
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Range Animal Nutrition)
Dr. Dale Rollins
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Wildlife Management)
Dr. Charles A. Taylor Jr.
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Range Animal Nutrition, Grazing Management)
Dr. Darrell N. Ueckert
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Range Improvements)
Dr. Daniel F. Waldron
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Animal Genetics)
Dr. John Walker
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (Ruminant Foraging Behavior)
Retired Faculty and Staff
Dr. Warren L. Griffin
Retired Professor of Animal Science (Meat Science)
Dr. G. Leon Holland
Retired Professor of Animal Science (Computer Applications in Agriculture)
Mr. Clayton S. McCown
Retired Coordinator of Research
Dr. Donald R. Shelby
Retired Professor of Animal Science (Animal Genetics and Reproduction)
