Dr. Krista R Eiseman

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy, Beef Cattle Ruminant Nutrition, July 2022
 Montana State University; Bozeman, MT; Advisors:  Drs. Megan Van Emon and Timothy DelCurto
Dissertation Title: The Impacts of Dam Age and Heifer Post-Weaning Voluntary Feed Intake on Subsequent Production, Reproduction and Lifetime Productivity of Angus Beef Females. 

Master of Science, Meat Science and Muscle Biology, December 2014
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND; Advisor:  Dr. Eric P. Berg
Thesis Title: Body weight and adiposity changes of obese gilts provided ad libitum ground beef versus high carbohydrate diets

Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, May 2011
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Emphases: Meat & Livestock and Dairy Science
Minors: AgBusiness and Biology

Teaching Responsibilities:
ANSCI 1200: Basic Animal Handling 
ANSCI 3040: Principles of Meat Science and Processing 
ANSCI 4030: Beef Cattle Management

Additional Responsibilities:
ANSCI 4200: Independent Study in Animal Science
ANSCI 4980: Undergraduate Research in Animal Science
Coach: Animal and Dairy Science Academic Quadrathlon Team
School of Agriculture Internship Coordinator 

Professional and Local Affiliations: 

American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)

American Meat Science Association (AMSA)

Publications: 

1) Wellnitz, K.R., C.T. Parsons, J.M. Dafoe, D.L. Boss, S.A. Wyffels, T. DelCurto and M.L. Van Emon. 2022. Impacts of dam age on lifetime productivity of Black Angus beef females.  Currently under review.

2) Wellnitz, K.R., C.T. Parsons, J.M. Dafoe, D.L. Boss, S.A. Wyffels, T. DelCurto and M.L. Van Emon. 2022. Influence of heifer-post weaning voluntary feed intake classification on lifetime productivity in Black Angus beef females. Published in Animals – June 30, 2022 doi: 10.3390/ani12131687

3) Wellnitz, K.R., C.T. Parsons, J.M. Dafoe, D.L. Boss, S.A. Wyffels, T. DelCurto and M.L. Van Emon. 2022. Influence of heifer-post weaning classification on performance measurements of lactating and non-lactating two-, five- and eight-year-old Angus beef females. Published in Animals – June 30, 2022 doi: 10.3390/ani12131704

Research Interests:

1) Impacts of heifer post-weaning intake on lifetime productivity

2) Impact of management on health and performance of beef calves

3)  Supplementation strategies for improved animal health and productivity

4) Weaning management strategies