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Jeffrey W. Lehmkuhler
Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

Department of Animal Sciences
284 Animal Science Bldg.
1675 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: 608-263-7761
Fax: 608.262.5157
email: jefflehmkuhler@ces.uwex.edu





General Academic Training

2001 University of Missouri - Ph. D. Emphasis in Amino Acid Nutrition of Feedlot Cattle

1999 University of Missouri - M.S.
Emphasis in Silvopastoral Grazing Systems

1996 Purdue University - B.S.
Emphasis in Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition, and Science

Positions held since Ph.D.

October 2001 University of Wisconsin Beef Cattle Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor

Current R, I, and E appointment
80% Extension and 20% Research

Honors and Awards

2001 Research & Creative Activities Forum - 2nd place, University of Missouri Graduate Student Competition

Miller Fellowship - 1996-1999 University of Missouri

Guelph-Wellington Award of Excellence - 1997, North American Agroforestry Graduate Student Competition

Maurice E. Heath Award - 1996, Undergraduate excellence in forages

Live Animal Evaluation - 1st place swine and sheep, 7th all species, 1996 North Central South Eastern Contest, MTSU

National Dean's List - 1992-1996

Indiana State 4-H Club Scholarship - 1993-1996

Habig Foundation Scholarship - 1992-1996

William & Marilyn McVay Scholarship - 1992

Society memberships

American Society of Animal Science
Association For Temperate Agroforestry
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Gamma Sigma Delta Agriculture Honor Society

Research
Current program objectives


Investigating dietary manipulation to increase nitrogen and phosphorus utilization efficiency in growing steers. Research will encompass both grazing and feedlot animals.

Grantsmanship (1995-current)
Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Wisconsin Hatch Grant, 2001-2003

Publications
                                                 1995-current                        Submitted/In Progress
Refereed papers                                  2                                               6
Proceedings                                        1                                                1
Abstracts                                           15                                                2

List of manuscripts (1995-current)

Lehmkuhler, J.W., M.S. Kerley, H.E. Garrett, B.E. Cutter, and R.L. McGraw. 2000. Comparison of continuous and rotational grazing silvopastoral systems for established walnut plantations in southwest Missouri, USA. Agroforestry Systems. 44(2-3):267-279.

Fu, C.J., E.E.D. Felton, J.W. Lehmkuhler, and M.S. Kerley. 2001. Ruminal peptide concentration required to optimize microbial growth and efficiency. J. Anim. Sci. 79:1305-1312.

Presentations
Society Meetings


International Animal Agriculture and Food Science Conference
National American Society of Animal Science Meetings
Mid-Western American Society of Animal Science Meetings
Biennial Conference on Agroforestry in North America

Instruction
Current program objectives


Provide information to increase understanding of the beef industry and issues related to the industry.

Extension
Current program objectives


Provide information accessibility that will increase the ability of producers to remain competitive nationally, increase efficiency and profitability, develop strategies to increase Wisconsin's beef production, implement management practices to minimize adverse environmental interactions, and keep abreast of current technological advances affecting the industry.

Liaisons with organizations

Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association
Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association

Educational program leadership and accomplishments (1995-current)

Co-leader of Beef Team

Publications
                                              1995-current
Departmental Reports                      5

List of significant publications (1995-current)

Lehmkuhler, J.W., and M.S. Kerley. 2000. Addition of bloodmeal and fishmeal to rations for growing cattle. University of Missouri Animal Sciences Departmental Report

Lehmkuhler, J.W., P. Brooks, and M.S. Kerley. 2000. Bloodmeal and fishmeal levels for receiving diets containing whole soybeans. University of Missouri Animal Sciences Departmental Report

Lehmkuhler, J.W., A. Cox, and M.S. Kerley. 1999. Rotational grazing in silvopastoral systems: Heifer and forage response to stocking rate. University of Missouri Animal Sciences Departmental Report.

Lehmkuhler, J.W., M.S. Kerley, B. Cutter, E.E.D. Felton, and A. Cox. 1998. Grazing systems for established walnut plantations. University of Missouri Animal Sciences Departmental Report.

Lehmkuhler, J.W., M.S. Kerley, and P.A. Ludden. 1998. Alkaline hydrogen peroxide treatment of sunflower residue. University of Missouri Animal Sciences Departmental Report.

Invited presentations (1995 - current)

1998, Springfield MO, Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development, Inc., How trees and cattle benefit from each other.

1999 and 2001, Columbia, MO, State Extension Livestock Specialists Farm Tour, research updates on utilizing bloodmeal and fishmeal in feedlot rations.

1998, New Franklin, MO, State Extension Forestry Specialists, research update on grazing during tree establishment.

 

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