Hector Menendez
Assistant Professor and 成人视频 Extension Livestock Grazing Specialist
Biography
Dr. Hector M. Menendez III received his Ph.D. from South Dakota State University in biological sciences (2018). In 2020, he joined 成人视频 as an assistant professor in the Animal Science Department and serves as a state livestock grazing Extension specialist. Dr. Menendez鈥檚 research is focused on understanding complex grazing systems and identifying high-leverage solutions. He accomplishes this by using a combination of mathematical simulation modeling, precision livestock technology and through the evaluation of water-soil-plant-animal interconnections. Dr. Menendez鈥檚 Extension programming applies a systems approach to enhance producer management of livestock grazing systems. He also serves as a committee member of the National Animal Nutrition Program, which guides national nutrient modeling resources, training and application.
Education
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
Academic Interests
- Grazing livestock
- Systems thinking
- System dynamics
- Modeling
- Precision livestock management
Academic Responsibilities
- Research
- Extension
Committees and Professional Memberships
- National Animal Nutrition Program
Research and Scholar Work
Areas of Research
Students:
- Anna Dagel - M.S. in animal science - ruminant nutrition and precision Heifer development
- Lily McFadden - M.S. in animal science - ruminant nutrition and cover crop/soil carbon modeling
