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Thomason Building Department of Agricultural Sciences Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas 77341-2088 |
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E-Mail - agr_sfk@shsu.edu
(409) 294-1189 - office (409) 294-3367 - fax |
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Thomason Building Department of Agricultural Sciences Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas 77341-2088 |
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E-Mail - agr_sfk@shsu.edu
(409) 294-1189 - office (409) 294-3367 - fax |
Education
Ph.D. Animal Science Texas A&M University 1994 M.S. Animal Science Texas A&M University 1991 B.S. Animal Science Texas A&M University 1986
Courses taught
- AGR-361 Livestock and Meat Evaluation
- AGR-363 Anatomy and Physiology
- AGR-373 Animal Nutrition
- AGR-376 Meat Processing and Technology
- AGR-489 Animal Reproduction
- AGR-494 Applied Nutrition
- AGR-267 Swine Management
- AGR-535 Adv. Livestock Management
- AGR-575 Statistics in Agriculture
Professional Responsibilities
- Emphasize teaching, research, and service
- Advisor to the University Farm, assist with financial management and budgeting
- Maintain an active role in the procurement and marketing of university livestock
- Coordinate semester schedules and courses with Animal Science faculty members
- Organize and host producer oriented seminars and short courses for local producers and SHSU students on current and economical management practices for livestock
- Sustain an open door policy for undergraduate counseling and advising
- Emphasize writing and communication skills through written assignments, classroom discussions, and oral presentations of current issues and practices
- Coordinate university farm activities into learning opportunities for students
- Emphasize and maintain industry contacts for student internships and employment
- Involved with the SHSU Faculty-Student Mentor Program
- Incorporate theory and science with practical application through "hands-on" experience
- SHSU Junior and Senior Livestock Judging Team Coach
- SHSU Beef Cattle Show Team Advisor
- Block and Bridle Club Advisor
- Horse Judging Team Advisor