ASAS Foundation Fully Funded Appreciation Club
Billy N. Day was born in
Arthur, West Virginia. He received his B.S. degree (1952) and M.S. degree
(1954) from West Virginia University and his Ph.D. degree (1958) from Iowa
State University. He joined the University of Missouri (1958) as an assistant
professor and was promoted to associate professor (1963) and professor (1968);
at Missouri, he has been recognized as a top reproductive biologist. He has
investigated the basic mechanisms involved in the control of reproductive
processes in farm animals and has used the knowledge to develop management
techniques for increasing reproductive efficiency in animals. Honors include
Fred F. McKenzie Distinguished Professor of Animal Reproduction (1997-2000), Animal Physiology and
Endocrinology Award (1982), Fellow Award (1993), and Morrison Award (1999).