Sponsored by F. B. Morrison Fund
Michael Galyean
Michael Galyean is the Paul Whitfield Horn Professor and Thornton Distinguished Chair in Animal Science at Texas Tech University. He received his B.S. from New Mexico State University and the M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Oklahoma State University. Mike has authored or coauthored 226 journal articles, and his teaching and research programs have had a significant impact on the beef cattle industry and the science of beef production. He has received the AFIA Ruminant Nutrition Research Award, the ASAS Animal Management Award, and the ASAS Fellow Award. Mike served on the NRC Committee on Animal Nutrition and the Beef Cattle Nutrition Subcommittee, as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Animal Science, and as President of ASAS.

Sponsored by American Feed Industry Association
Cornelis (Kees) de Lange
Dr. de Lange is Professor of Swine Nutrition and Director of Animal Production Systems Research at the University of Guelph. His research is largely focused on the biology and mathematical representation of nutrient utilization in grow-finish pigs, and the use of liquid co-products as pig feed ingredients. He is involved in collaborative research on dietary means to reduce the negative impact of pig production on the environment, and feeding strategies to enhance gut health and development in young pigs. He has co-authored more than 120 peer reviewed chapters and publications, supervised more than 30 graduate students, presented more than 115 papers at major conferences, and served on numerous editorial boards.

Sponsored by American Feed Industry Association
N. Andy Cole
N. Andy Cole received a B.S. from West Texas State University in 1971, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Oklahoma State in 1973 and 1975, respectively. In 1976, he joined the staff of the USDA-ARS Laboratory in Bushland, TX and currently serves as Research Leader. Dr. Cole has authored 175 publications, made 38 presentations, and received over $2,000,000 in grants in the past 10 years. His research in ruminant nutrition has had a significant impact on the cattle feeding industry. He is a past recipient of the ASAS Animal Management and Fellow Awards. He served as secretary of ARPAS, and on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Animal Science and Professional Animal Scientist, and as a section editor of the Journal of Animal Science.

Sponsored by ABS Global, Inc.
Rohan L. Fernando
Dr. Fernando received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Illinois, in 1984. He was on the faculty of the University of Illinois from 1984 to 1996 and joined Iowa State University in 1996. Fernando and colleagues were the first to demonstrate how BLUP could be used for marker-assisted selection. Their theory also provides the basis for the variance component method to map QTL and for combining linkage and linkage disequilibrium information for genomic selection. Dr. Fernando has contributed to both theory and practice for solving several complex genetic problems. Rohan was married to Terry Harrigan in 1989 and has four children.

American Society of Animal Science
Jerry W. Spears
Jerry W. Spears is Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky, and his Ph. D. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Illinois. Dr. Spears is recognized as a leading authority in the area of mineral nutrition of domestic animals. His research has advanced our understanding of mineral metabolism in ruminants and swine, and much of his research has had an impact on the livestock industry. He has given 138 invited presentations in 23 countries, and published 169 referred journal articles. He has received the Young Animal Scientist Award from the Southern Section ASAS and the AFIA Nutrition Award from ASAS.

Sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.
Theodore H. Elsasser
Dr. Ted Elsasser is a pioneer in the development of models of disease stress that characterized the impact on the metabolic and endocrine axis and differentiating the effects of decreased feed intake from the further impact of the mediators of the proinflammatory process. His laboratory is at present the major leading research lab identifying biomarkers of proinflammatory stress based on the generation of specific tyrosine nitrations in proteins towards the development of intervention strategies to limit the disease complications of reactive nitrogen products like peroxynitrite as generated from an excess nitric oxide and superoxide anion production that impair muscle energetic s and the capacity for growth.

Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
John F. Patience
John Patience is Professor of Animal Science at Iowa State University. He earned degrees from the University of Guelph and Cornell University. His research has helped us better understand diverse topics such as electrolyte balance, water quality, animal variation, energy and amino acid metabolism, fiber utilization and the fallback pig. His research and extension focus on industry challenges or opportunities to improve net income or improve sustainability. He has served the American Society of Animal Science on various committees, is incoming President of the Midwest Section and been a member of the Journal Editorial Board. He is a former Director and President of the Canadian Society of Animal Science and was elected a Fellow in 2010.

Sponsored by Merial Limited
Robert P. Wettemann
Robert P. Wettemann obtained a B.S. at the University of Connecticut, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with Harold Hafs at Michigan State University. He and his wife, Grace, have one son, two daughters, and two grandchildren. He has been at Oklahoma State University for 35 years and currently is a Regents Professor. Wettemann's research focuses on endocrine control of reproductive processes. His research evaluates mechanisms by which nutrition controls reproductive performance of beef cattle and methods to enhance reproductive efficiency. Wettemann has been the major advisor for 40 graduate students and 4 post doctoral fellows. He has coauthored more than 580 scientific articles and abstracts.

Sponsored by American Society of Animal Science Foundation
Jeffrey S. Stevenson
Jeff Stevenson was born in Salt Lake City, obtained a BS at Utah State, MS at Michigan State, and PhD from North Carolina State. He was hired in the Dept. of Anim. Sci. & Ind. at Kansas State in 1980 and promoted to Professor in 1992. He teaches two courses. His research focuses on ovulation synchronization of cattle and management factors that facilitate genetic progress through use of artificial insemination. He served as section editor of the J. of Dairy Sci. and founding member of the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. He is a monthly contributor to Hoard’s Dairyman since 1992. He is author or coauthor of 142 journal articles, 16 invited papers, 9 book chapters, 210 popular press articles, and 138 presentations at professional meetings.

Sponsored by Center for Regulatory Services, Inc.
John Mabry
Dr. Mabry’s contributions to International animal agriculture have been in developing programs that have the potential for long-term positive effects. He has worked in more than 30 countries. He has developed formal agreements with universities and government organizations from 13 different countries. These agreements include graduate education, in-service training and cooperative research programs. He has given more than 100 invited presentations at international conferences. He has been recognized with numerous college, university, and industry awards. His ability to communicate and his knowledge of production systems have allowed him to have a long-term positive impact on the animal production in numerous countries worldwide.

Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health
Markus F. Miller
The recipient of the Meats Research Award is Dr. Markus Miller, Horn Professor and San Antonio Livestock Show Distinguished Chair in Meat Science at Texas Tech University. Dr. Miller’s research has had a tremendous impact on U.S. agriculture, especially in the areas of consumer research, meat quality and food safety. He has served as investigator or co-investigator on projects totaling more than $19 million; resulting in 180 referred journal articles, 15 books & book chapters, more than 120 technical articles, 200 abstracts, and two US Patents. In addition, he has developed a nationally-recognized meat judging program, winning eight National Championships. He earned his bachelor and master’s degrees from Texas Tech and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M.

Sponsored by Land O'Lakes, Purina Mills LLC
Bryon Wiegand
Dr. Bryon Wiegand, native of Cairo, Mo, is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at the University of Missouri. Before becoming a faculty member at the University of Missouri in 2007, Dr. Wiegand was a teaching/research faculty member in the Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University for seven years. Between ISU and MU, Dr. Wiegand has taught 14 different courses. Dr. Wiegand’s research is focused on meat science/muscle biology which undergraduates are actively involved with conducting experiments. Dr. Wiegand has received numerous teaching awards, most recently receiving the Midwest Section ASAS 2009 Outstanding Teacher Award and University of Missouri 2011 Provost’s Junior Faculty Teaching Award.

Sponsored by American Society of Animal Science Foundation
Kelly S. Swanson
Paul A. Beck
Robert Rhoads

Sponsored by Zinpro Performance Minerals
Karyn Malinowski
Karyn Malinowski's career is a model of excellence in all three parts of the Land Grant mission. She earned her BS, MS, and PhD at Rutgers and joined faculty in 1978 as the first female Equine Extension Specialist in the US. Since then she has served with distinction as a Professor of Animal Sciences, Associate Director of the NJ Agricultural Experiment Station, Director of the Equine Science Center, and Director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Her professional accomplishments have had a major impact on the well being and quality of life of the equine athlete, while ensuring the vitality and viability of the equine industry. More impressively, she literally lives what she professes and is an accomplished Standardbred owner and driver.

Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
Mike D. Tokach
Dr. Mike Tokach is an extension specialist and professor in swine nutrition at Kansas State University. Mike received his B.S. from North Dakota State University, M.S. from Kansas State University and Ph. D. from the University of Minnesota. Mike’s focus is transferring information to swine producers and conducting practical nutrition research. Mike has presented over 250 invited seminars in addition to numerous presentations to local producer groups. Mike has authored or co-authored 200 refereed journal papers, 445 abstracts, 680 extension publications, and 6 book chapters. Mike and his colleagues have generated over $8 million in grants and gifts at K-State. Mike’s and his wife, Lisa, have three children, Sage, Rogan, and Fiona.

Sponsored by American Society of Animal Science
William D. Price
Dr. William D. (Bill) Price was born and raised in Michigan. His BS in Animal Husbandry was from Michigan State in 1956, and his MS and PhD in Animal Nutrition was from Purdue University in 1967 and 1969, respectively.
Dr. Bill Price has spent the past 40 years at the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. He was involved in the approval of major new animal drugs and food additives, including rumensin, bovatec, carbadox, ivermectin, prostaglandin, and Se. He has also been involved in the regulation of bioengineered food as the FDA feed expert.
Bill has been active with ASAS as an organizer of symposia and as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal. He has been recognized by the FDA on many occasions, including the CVM Director’s Award in 2010.

Robert C. Albin
Growing up on a family livestock operation near Follett, TX, Dr. Robert C. Albin developed a passion for the science of animal production, which blossomed into a distinguished 42-year career as an internationally recognized beef cattle feedyard management specialist and administrator. His administrative career culminated serving as Associate Dean and Director for Research and Livestock Operations for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. A major contribution includes his work as coauthor of the book “Cattle Feeding: A Guide to Management”, a key cattle-feeding reference used worldwide. His legacy continues through the annual "Bob Albin Graduate Student Research Award" given in his honor.

Sponsored by American Society of Animal Science
Daryl R. Strohbehn
Dr. Daryl Strohbehn served as extension specialist at Iowa State University for 36 years. Throughout his career he has been a leader in the development and delivery of educational programs for the beef industry in Iowa and United States. He was instrumental in the development of the ISU Beef Cow Business Records, the National Beef Cattle Handbook, BRaNDS software and Estrus Synch Planner programs. He led efforts in evaluating genetics for tenderness and evaluating sires for profitability with a 31,000 head database and producers in 10 states. Dr. Strohbehn has been active in the NCBA Cattlemen’s College and leader for the Brown Bagger In-Service series on beef cattle genetics for the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium.

John Paterson
John Paterson received his BS (Western NM Univ.), MS (Utah State Univ.) and PhD (Univ. of Nebraska); worked for Univ. of Missouri, and served as Department Head and Extension Beef Specialist for Montana State Univ. John has had a distinguished impact on research in beef cattle nutrition, and age and source identification of weaned calves. He has mentored 13 PhD and 24 MS students. He has been PI or co-PI on projects exceeding $9.5 million. He has published over 80 manuscripts. Paterson has given 64 invited and extension presentations throughout the world. John received numerous awards including ASAS national Extension Award and Distinguished Service award for the Western Section ASAS. John and his wife, Diana, live in Bozeman, MT.

Sponsored by American Society of Animal Science
Jerry W. Spears
Jerry W. Spears is Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky, and his Ph. D. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Illinois. Dr. Spears is recognized as a leading authority in the area of mineral nutrition of domestic animals. His research has advanced our understanding of mineral metabolism in ruminants and swine, and much of his research has had an impact on the livestock industry. He has given 138 invited presentations in 23 countries, and published 169 referred journal articles. He has received the Young Animal Scientist Award from the Southern Section ASAS and the AFIA Nutrition Award from ASAS.

David Harmon
David L. Harmon was born in Columbus, Ohio and received his B.S. in nutrition from The Ohio State University and his Ph.D. in ruminant nutrition from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Harmon joined Kansas State University in 1983 and moved to the University of Kentucky in late 1991. Dr. Harmon has been a pioneer in developing and utilizing surgical techniques to study ruminant digestion and metabolism. His work in the area of ruminant small intestinal starch utilization has improved the understanding of the factors that limit starch utilization in ruminants. Dr. Harmon's research program has maintained a high degree of productivity having authored or co-authored 150 peer reviewed journal articles and more than 200 abstracts and research reports

Jeffrey S. Stevenson
Jeff Stevenson was born in Salt Lake City, obtained a BS at Utah State, MS at Michigan State, and PhD from North Carolina State. He was hired in the Dept. of Anim. Sci. & Ind. at Kansas State in 1980 and promoted to Professor in 1992. He teaches two courses. His research focuses on ovulation synchronization of cattle and management factors that facilitate genetic progress through use of artificial insemination. He served as section editor of the J. of Dairy Sci. and founding member of the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. He is a monthly contributor to Hoard’s Dairyman since 1992. He is author or coauthor of 142 journal articles, 16 invited papers, 9 book chapters, 210 popular press articles, and 138 presentations at professional meetings.

Sponsored by American Society of Animal Science
David Buchanan
David Buchanan grew up in Minnesota and received degrees from North Dakota State University and the University of Nebraska. He joined the faculty of Oklahoma State University in 1980 and moved to NDSU in 2007. His research involved both swine and beef genetics. His teaching career has been striking for its diversity, innovation and concern for students. He provided the original vision for the popular Breeds of Livestock web site. He has been adviser for 13 different student groups and 26 graduate students and is an author on 70 refereed articles, 151 research reports and 115 abstracts. Dr. Buchanan has been Chair of the OSU Faculty and President of ASAS. He and his wife Cindy are the parents of Michael, Peter and Amy.

Curtis Youngs
Dr. Curtis R. Youngs received animal science degrees from the University of Minnesota and postdoctoral training at Louisiana State University. After three years at the University of Idaho, he joined the animal science faculty at Iowa State University. Over the past 25 years he has authored more than 220 publications and has taught in 17 different courses. The undergraduate embryo transfer lecture and laboratory courses he developed are unique. Youngs is engaged in academic advising, serves on the NACTA Journal editorial board, and is a panelist for the NIFA Hispanic-serving institutions educational grants program. Dr. Youngs conducts research on livestock embryo transfer and has served as a USDA Borlaug Fellows mentor.

Debra K. Aaron
Dr. Debra K. Aaron received her BS and MS from the University of Kentucky and her PhD from Oklahoma State University. Since joining the University of Kentucky faculty in 1984, she has taught over 3,000 graduate students in Basic Statistical Analysis, Regression and Correlation, and Experimental Design and Analysis courses. She also developed and has taught several undergraduate courses. She teaches technologically advanced matter by techniques of instruction through the philosophy “If the student fails to learn, the teacher fails to teach.” She is advisor to Alpha Zeta, Block and Bridle, and is currently National President of the Block and Bridle Club. She has received numerous awards in the teaching area.

Sponsored by American Society of Animal Science Foundation
Joseph P. Fontenot
Dr. Joe Fontenot retired from Virginia Tech after 56 years of service, but did not retire from ASAS. A single word used to describe Dr. Fontenot’s career is ‘SERVICE’. He continues to serve unconditionally. He has served ASAS in many roles to include Southern Section President, 1973-74, and National President, 1985-86. Since retirement, he has served three terms on the ASAS Foundation Board of Directors, was instrumental in launching the ASAS Foundation Heritage Lunch, and has served one term on the ASAS Investment Committee. He continues to participate actively in National or Southern Section meetings. He has received numerous awards recognizing excellence for his service. The ASAS Retiree Service Award is Dr. Joe Fontenot.

Agri-King Outstanding Animal Science Graduate Student Award

Sponsored by Agri-King
Cassandra K. Jones
Cassie Jones earned her B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science at Kansas State University. Her thesis research resulted in four published manuscripts and helped shape feeding recommendations regarding the use of phytases, carbohydrases, and specialty proteins in nursery pig diets. Since beginning her Ph.D. at Iowa State University with Dr. John Patience, Jones has written grants totaling $148,775 in research dollars. Her dissertation research will result in an additional eight publications on fallback pig identification and management. Additionally, Jones is member of the ASAS Board of Directors. Cassie and her husband, Spencer, have a newborn son, Ty, and raise Angus cattle near Boone, IA.

2012 Wilson G. Pond International Travel Award
Blair Aldridge
Keenan McRoberts
Leticia Camacho

2012 H. Allen Tucker Appreciation Club Graduate Student Travel Scholarship
Monica VanKlompenberg

2012 Fontenot Graduate Student Travel Scholarship
Andrew Foote
Blair Aldridge
Olivia Genther

2012 Zimbelman/Hafs Public Policy Internship Award
Chris Gambino
Megan Bryant