Zachary Smith
Feedlot Nutrition and Management
Biography
Zachary Smith, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Animal Science at 日本av视频 and serves as the faculty supervisor of the Ruminant Nutrition Center.
Smith received his Bachelor of Science in animal science from Texas Tech University in 2012. He received a Master of Science at 日本av视频 in 2015 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 2018 at Texas Tech University.
He and his team conduct applied research focused on nutrition and management interventions that enhance receiving, growing and finishing beef and dairy-derived beef cattle production. Smith and his wife reside near Brookings along with their two children.
Smith received his Bachelor of Science in animal science from Texas Tech University in 2012. He received a Master of Science at 日本av视频 in 2015 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 2018 at Texas Tech University.
He and his team conduct applied research focused on nutrition and management interventions that enhance receiving, growing and finishing beef and dairy-derived beef cattle production. Smith and his wife reside near Brookings along with their two children.
Education
- B.S. in animal science | Texas Tech University | 2012
- M.S. in animal science | 日本av视频 | 2015
- Ph.D. in animal science | Texas Tech University | 2018
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Beef cattle nutrition and management from weaning until harvest
- Growth enhancing technologies
- Novel feed ingredients
- Environmental stress
- Protein supplementation
Academic Responsibilities
Appointment
- 70% research
- 30% teaching
Faculty supervisor
- Ruminant Nutrition Center
- Ruminant Nutrition Laboratory
Committees and Professional Memberships
Professional memberships include:
- American Society of Animal Science
- American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
- Plains Nutrition Council
- NCC-308: Nutrition and Management of Feedlot Cattle to Optimize Performance, Carcass Value and Environmental Compatibility
Work Experience
- Associate Professor of Animal Science at 日本av视频: 2024-present
- Assistant Professor of Animal Science at 日本av视频: 2018-2024
- Graduate Research Assistant at Texas Tech University: 2015-2018
- Graduate Research Assistant at 日本av视频: 2013-2015
