Areas of expertise
Animal ProductionFood SciencesChemical EngineeringMicrobiologyZoology
About
Research focus is in the area of meat science and muscle biology. Currently our lab has a major focus on 1) whole muscle and non-intact red meat product safety, quality, and shelf life extension through the use of novel aids and ingredients; and 2) production and management effects on red meat quality and yield.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Sciences, General
University of Florida, FL, United States (2006)
Master of Science, Animal Sciences, General
University of Arkansas, AR, United States (2001)
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, General
Southwest Minnesota State University, MN, United States (1999)
Awards and Honors
- Larry Benyshek Excellence in Teacing Award, UGA Animal and Dairy Sciences (2016)
- UGA Career Center Award (2016)
- UGA Career Center Award (2015)
- UGA Career Center Award (2014)
- Jack L Fry Nomination for Award in Ecellence in Teaching (2005)
- Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society (2001)
- Sigma Award for Scholarship (1998)
- Sigma Award for Scholarship (1997)
- Delta Tau Alpha Agricultural Honor Society (1997)
- Order of Omega Honor Society (1997)
Scholarly Works
- Beta agonists in livestock feed: status, health concerns, and international trade., J Anim Sci, (2014).
- National Beef Quality Audit-2016: In-plant survey of carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, and value of fed steers and heifers, JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, (2017).
- National Beef Quality Audit-2016: Transportation, mobility, and harvest-floor assessments of targeted characteristics that affect quality and value of cattle, carcasses, and by-products, TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE, (2017).
- Benchmarking carcass characteristics and muscles from commercially identified beef and dairy cull cow carcasses for Warner-Bratzler shear force and sensory attributes., J Anim Sci, (2007).
- Realimentation of nutrient restricted pregnant beef cows supports compensatory fetal muscle growth., J Anim Sci, (2013).
Contact
Mailing Address
E.L. Rhodes Center for Animal and Dairy Science
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
E.L. Rhodes Center
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602
