
Areas of expertise
Veterinary SciencesMedical Biochemistry and MetabolomicsBiochemistry and Cell BiologyPhysiologyAnimal Production
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Sciences, General
Michigan State University, MI, United States (2005)
Master of Science, Animal Sciences, General
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (2002)
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, General
University of Florida, FL, United States (2000)
Awards and Honors
- North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Educator Award (2015)
- Block and Bridle Faculty Member of the Year (2015)
- Larry Benyshek Excellence in Teaching Award (2014)
- NACTA Teaching Award of Merit (2013)
- AGHON Honorary Member (2013)
- UGA Outstanding Professor Recognition (2010)
- Faculty Member of the Year (2010)
- UGA SGA Outstanding Professor Recognition (2009)
- Early Career Teaching Award (2009)
- Junior Achievement in Teaching (2009)
- Larry Benyshek Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008)
- Faculty Member of the Year (2008)
- Lilly Teaching Fellow (2008)
Scholarly Works
- Racing speeds of quarter horses, thoroughbreds and Arabians., Equine Vet J Suppl, (2006).
- Mineral balance in horses fed two supplemental silicon sources., J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl), (2008).
- Bee pollen product supplementation to horses in training seems to improve feed intake: a pilot study, JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION, (2006).
- Tissue response to a supplement high in aluminum and silicon, BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH, (2008).
- Sodium zeolite A supplementation and its impact on the skeleton of dairy calves, BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH, (2008).
Contact
Mailing Address
Animal and Dairy Science Department
Edgar L. Rhodes Center
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
Edgar L. Rhodes Center
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602








