Professor
Animal and Range Sciences
New Mexico State University
Mexico
Personal Bio Clint Loest is a professor of animal science with responsibilities in research and teaching. His research has focused on ruminant nutrition, emphasizing dietary protein and amino acid utilization by cattle and sheep fed forage- and byproduct-based diets. He teaches two undergraduate courses and two graduate courses in animal science. Education 1999: Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. 1 995: M.S., Ruminant Nutrition, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, S. Afr. 1993: B.S., Animal Science, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, S. Afr. Experience 2012-pres: Professor, New Mexico State University. 2007-2012: Associate Professor, New Mexico State University. 2001-2007: Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University. 2000-2001: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Kansas State University. 1996-1999: Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Kansas State University. Awards 2010: Young Scientist Award, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science. 2009: Distinguished Award for Graduate Teaching and Advisement, Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture. 2007: Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State University.
Ruminant Nutrition