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Robert Wettemann
Regents Professor |
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BS:
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University of Connecticut (1966)
Major: Dairy Science |
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MS: |
Michigan State University (1968)
Major: Dairy Science-Reproductive Physiology |
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PhD: |
Michigan State University (1972)
Major: Dairy Science-Reproductive Physiology |
Research Interest: |
- Reproduction and endocrine function of beef cattle.
- Identification of biomarkers that can be used to classify beef cows
that are more efficient and require less energy for maintenance of body
weight and energy stores.
- Determination of the effects of prenatal nutritional programming of
the bovine fetus on mechanisms that regulate growth, development, and
performance.
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Teaching: |
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ANSI 4803 - Animal Growth and Performance – 37 semesters
ANSI 5113 - Basic Reproductive Physiology – 26 semesters
Major advisor to 24 MS and 20 PhD students |
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