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The Department of Animal Science is home to a dynamic and growing research program that advances knowledge across a range of disciplines in animal biology, production, and health. Our faculty are committed to exploring innovative research questions that address challenges and opportunities shaping the future of animal science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the profiles below to learn more about our faculty members, their areas of expertise, and the research they are leading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Samantha Barker, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meat Quality<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zully Contreras-Correa, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ruminant Physiology<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trinette Jones, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Equine Nutrition & Feed Management<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jessica Leatherwood, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Equine Nutrition & Physiology<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rafael Martinez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Equine Reproduction & Assisted Reproductive Technologies<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gabriela Perez-Hernandez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dairy Production<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ellen Rankins, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Equine Assisted Services & Welfare<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amanda Reiter, PhD<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Animal Nutrition & Muscle Biology<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Edward Webb, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Animal Science & Physiology<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kimberly Wellmann, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ruminant Nutrition & Muscle Biology<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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