Department of Animal Sciences

On-Campus Faculty

Cherian, Gita; BVSc., Kerala Agricultural University; M.Sc. and Ph.D. University of Alberta - Canada. Poultry nutrition with emphasis on maternal dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids in modulating immune health, metabolic diseases and improving product quality. Phone: 541-737-1896. gita.cherian@oregonstate.edu

Estill, Charles; B.S., DVM Colorado State University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University. Phone:  541-737-7667. charles.estill@oregonstate.edu

Froman, David P.; B.S., Bob Jones University; M.S. and Ph.D. Clemson University. Poultry reproduction, in particular sperm cell physiology; identification of key regulatory proteins that affect sperm function; sperm motility; sperm transport through the hen's oviduct. Phone: 541-737-5060. david.froman@oregonstate.edu

Gamroth, Michael; B.S. and M.Ag., Oregon State University Techniques and facilities for managing animal wastes; milking parlor performance; controlling environmental mastitis pathogens; milk production cost control. Phone: 541-737-3316. mike.gamroth@oregonstate.edu

Hermes, James C.; B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. University of California - Davis. Production and management of poultry (including gamebirds and ratites); incubation of avian species. Phone: 541-737-2254. james.hermes@oregonstate.edu

Koong, L.J. (Kelvin); B.S., National Taiwan University; M.S. and Ph.D., North Carolina State University. General nutrition, nutrition energetics, mathematical modeling, systems analysis. Phone: 541-737-9154.  l.j.koong@oregonstate.edu

Males, James R.; B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Michigan State University, and Ph.D., The Ohio State University. Department Head and Professor. Beef cattle nutrition and management. Low quality forage utilization. Phone: 541-737-1890. james.males@oregonstate.edu

Menino, Alfred R.; B.A., University of Hawaii; M.S. and Ph.D., Washington State University. Factors affecting development of the pre-implantation embryo. Phone: 541-737-3011. alfred.r.menino@oregonstate.edu

Savage, Thomas F.; B.S., Suffolk University; Ph.D., University of New Hampshire. Gene expression during avian embryogenesis; Mendelian genetics of poultry. Phone: 541-737-5066. thomas.savage@oregonstate.edu

Sherwood, Dawn; B.S. and M.S., Texas Tech; Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Equine Science. Ruminant Nutrition. Phone: 541-737-1929. dawn.sherwood@oregonstate.edu

Thompson, James M.; B.S., University of Wisconsin - River Falls; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Missouri. Sheep nutritional management to optimize production efficiency and extension. Phone: 541-737-1908. james.thompson@oregonstate.edu

Villarroel, Aurora; DVM, Facultad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; MPVM, University of California - Davis.  Extension Veterinarian.  Phone:  541-737-1931.  aurora.villarroel@oregonstate.edu

Instructors

Kennedy, Matt; Instructor - Matt can be reached by phone at 541-737-1906. matthew.kennedy@oregonstate.edu

Panter, Brianna; Instructor - Brianna can be reached by phone at 541-737-3292. panterb@onid.orst.edu

Rosenlicht, Giovanna; Instructor - Giovanna can be reached by phone at 541-737-1918. rosenlig@onid.orst.edu

Salazar, Dawn; Instructor and Manager at the Horse Center. Dawn can be reached by phone at 541-737-3575. dawn.salazar@oregonstate.edu

Faculty Research Assistants

Feltmann, Allen; Senior Faculty Research Assistant.  Allen can be reached by phone at 541-737-9507. allen.j.feltmann@oregonstate.edu

Keller, Mark; Senior Research Assistant.  Mark can be reached by phone at 541-737-1921. mark.keller@oregonstate.edu 

Meaker, Mary; Faculty Research Assistant. Mary can be reached by phone at 541-737-2960. mary.meaker@oregonstate.edu

Quezada, Nathalie; Faculty Research Assistant. Nathalie can be reached by phone at 541-737-4953. nathalie.quezada@oregonstate.edu

Off-Campus Faculty

Bohnert, David; B.S. and M.S., Angelo State University (San Angelo, TX); Ph.D. University of Kentucky (Lexington). Research involving protein supplementation of ruminant livestock, maximizing productivity from a forage base, and alternative grazing management strategies that lower winter feed costs. Phone: 541-573-8910. dave.bohnert@oregonstate.edu

Chamberlain, Anna-Marie; B.S. and MAG, Oregon State University. Livestock and Range Specialist for Malheur County. Phone: 541-881-1417. anna-marie.chamberlain@oregonstate.edu

Cooke, Reinaldo; B.S., Sao Paulo State University; M.Sc. and Ph.D. University of Florida. Beef Extension Specialist. Phone: 541-573-4083. reinaldo.cooke@oregonstate.edu

DelCurto, Tim; B.S. and M.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D. Kansas State University. Ruminant nutrition and forages: Optimal use of low-quality roughages in winter feeding systems; rangeland/grazing ruminant nutrition and management. Phone: 541-562-5129. tim.delcurto@oregonstate.edu

Downing, Troy; B.S., California State University-Chico; M.S., University of Nevada-Reno. Dairy Extension agent for Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. Phone: 503-842-3433. troy.downing@oregonstate.edu

Engel, Chanda; B.S. and M.S., South Dakota State University. Livestock/Forages Extension Agent; Klamath County, Oregon. Phone: 541-883-7131. chanda.engel@oregonstate.edu

Filley, Shelby; B.S., Univ. of California - Davis; M.S., California State Polytechnic Univ. - Pomona; Ph.D. Oregon State University. Extension Livestock Agent; Douglas County, Oregon. Phone: 541-672-4461. shelby.filley@oregonstate.edu

Mills, Randy; B.S. and M.S., Washington State University. Extension Livestock Agent; Umatilla County, Oregon. Phone: 541-278-5403. randy.mills@oregonstate.edu

Mueller, Chad; B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S. and PhD, South Dakota State University. Beef cattle production systems. Phone: 541-737-3292. chad.mueller@oregonstate.edu

Parsons, Cory; B.S. and M.S., University of Idaho. Staff Chair and livestock agent; Baker County, Oregon. Phone: 541-523-6418. cory.parsons@oregonstate.edu

Pirelli, Gene; B.S. and M.S., Oregon State University.District Extension Agent - Livestock & Forages; Extension Swine Program Leader. Phone: 503-623-8395. gene.pirelli@oregonstate.edu

Riggs, Barbi; B.S., Montana State University; M.S., Colorado State University. Central Oregon Livestock Extension Agent. Phone: 541-447-6228. barbi.riggs@oregonstate.edu

Professional Faculty

Krahn, Ben; M.S., Oregon State University. Dairy Center Director. Phone:  541-737-3275. ben.krahn@oregonstate.edu

Nichols, Tom; B.S., _________________________.  Sheep Center Manager. Phone:  541-737-2903. thomas.nichols@oregonstate.edu

Pilgrim, Irene; B.S., Poultry Science, Mississippi State University (1986).  Manager, Poultry Center and Farm Services. Phone:  541-753-8807 or 541-737-2302.  irene.pilgrim@oregonstate.edu

Reesman, Dodi. Academic Advisor. Phone:  541-737-4761.  dodi.reesman@oregonstate.edu

Ross, Nora; B.S., Business Administration, Oregon State University (1984).  Office Manager.  Phone:  541-737-1890.  nora.ross@oregonstate.edu

Emeritus Faculty

Cheeke, Peter (Professor Emeritus); B.S. and M.S., University of British Columbia; Ph.D. Oregon State University. Applied nutrition of ruminants and small herbivores; toxicology of pyrrolizidine and ergo alkaloids; contemporary issues in animal agriculture. Phone: 541-737-1917. peter.r.cheeke@oregonstate.edu

Davis, Steve (Professor Emeritus); B.S. and M.S., University of Idaho; Ph.D. University of Illinois. Studies of the mechanism by which growth hormone is involved in the regulation of body growth and the development and maintenance of the immune system. Phone: 541-737-1892. steven.l.davis@oregonstate.edu

Holtan, Donald W. (Assoc. Professor Emeritus); B.S., North Dakota State University; M.S. and Ph.D. Washington State University. Identification, measurement, metabolism and biological action of steroid hormones in the nonpregnant and pregnant mare, the fetus, and the newborn foal. Phone: 541-737-1916. donald.w.holtan@oregonstate.edu

Meyer, Howard H.; B.S. and M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of California - Davis. Genetics and animal breeding. Phone: 541-737-1912. howard.h.meyer@oregonstate.edu

Stormshak, Fredrick (Distinguished Professor Emeritus); B.S. and M.S., Washington State University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Molecular aspects of the mechanisms of action of peptide and steroid hormones in regulating uterine and ovarian function in beef cattle and sheep. Phone: 541-737-2325.  fred.stormshak@oregonstate.edu

Swanson, Lloyd (Professor Emeritus); B.S. and M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D. Michigan State University Interaction of nutrition and reproductive efficiency in dairy cattle; dairy cattle fertility; lactational physiology. Phone: 541-737-1894. lloyd.swanson@oregonstate.edu

Weber, Dale W. (Professor Emeritus); B.S., Iowa State College; M.S. and Ph.D., Iowa State University. Ruminant nutrition and livestock management. Phone: 541-737-2144. dale.w.weber@oregonstate.edu