Expert List
These researchers are prepared to speak on important issues in animal science and production.
Animal Welfare
Dr. Nina von Keyserlingk
University of British Colombia
nina@interchange.ubc.ca
604-822-4898
Dr. von Keyserlingk is a professor in the Animal Welfare Program at the University of British Colombia. She studies the connections between animal behavior, health and productivity.
Genetic Engineering
Dr. Dorian Garrick
Iowa State University
dorian@iastate.edu
515-294-2080
Dr. Garrick is a professor of animal science at Iowa State University. He studies genetic sequencing and breeding in animal agriculture.
Dr. George Seidel
Colorado State University
george.seidel@colostate.edu
970-491-5287
Dr. Seidel is a distinguished professor in biomedical sciences at Colorado State University. He studies the biology of reproduction in livestock. He has a background in genetic manipulation and cloning.
Antibiotic Use in Animal Production
Dr. James Pettigrew
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
jepettig@illinois.edu
217-244-6927
Dr. Pettigrew is a professor in the animal science department at the University of Illinois. He studies animal nutrition and production practices.
Sustainable Agriculture
Dr. Jude Capper
Washington State University
capper@wsu.edu
509-335-6192
Dr. Capper is an assistant professor at Washington State University. She studies the environmental impact of dairy and beef cattle.
Animal Science in Zoos
Dr. Mary E. Allen
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
mary.allen@fda.hhs.gov
240-276-8128
Dr. Allen is a supervisory animal scientist with the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. She works with zoos to create nutrition programs for a variety of species.
Livestock in Developing Countries
Dr. Dave Thomas
University of Wisconsin
dlthomas@wisc.edu
608-263-4306
Dr. Thomas is a professor of animal science and an extension sheep specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has experience in animal breeding and genetics and has worked on livestock programs in developing countries.
Pet Care
Dr. George Fahey
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
gcfahey@illinois.edu
217-333-2361
Dr. Fahey is a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois. He studies animal nutrition and companion animal care.