Dr. C. Reed Richardson, Animal Science

1977-2006; Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University.

Directed graduate research in improving feed utilization by cattle, swine and sheep through feed processing, source and type of feed ingredients, use of digestion and growth modifiers, and reduction of metabolic stress. Specifically, research has focused on processing grain sorghum, corn, and low quality crop by- products to increase starch and/ or cellulose digestibility and to improve mineral utilization.

Graduate Research: M.S. Thesis ( University of Kentucky); Ph.D. Dissertation ( University of Illinois)
Refereed Publications: 50
Manuscripts in review or in preparation: 14
Invitational papers presented at conferences or symposia: 85
Abstracts: 148
University research reports: 104 ( 97 in reports, 7 on the internet)
Popular press articles resulting from graduate research: over 60