W. F. "Frank" Owsley

Extension Animal Scientist and Associate Professor
 

BS: Texas A&M University, Animal Science
MS: Texas A&M University, Animal Nutrition
PhD: Texas Tech University, Animal Science

Discipline: Swine Nutrition and Management, Nutrient Management

(334) 844-1505

owslewf@auburn.edu

Appointment: 75% Extension; 25% Research

Environmental Stewardship in Animal Agriculture

  • A joint effort of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Auburn University College of Agriculture, focusing attention stewardship of land and water for all of animal agriculture.

    • Extension Program:

    Provide statewide leadership for Extension programs targeting Extension professionals, livestock producers and agribusiness in the areas of:

  • Meat Animal Quality Assurance: Beef Quality Assurance, Pork Quality Assurance

  • Environmental Stewardship

  • Publications

    Research Program:

  • Faculty advisor for the Swine Research and Education Complex (SREC)

  • conduct applied research in the areas of nutritient management and waste utilization

      • Dry matter forage yield and nutrient uptake of various triticale varieties

      Effects of grazing livestock on surface water quality

      Effects of replacing corn with triticale on nutrient composition and fertilizer value of swine manure, animal performance and carcass composition

      AU-SPICE: Swine Production in Concert with the Environment

  • provide technical support to other scientists with swine research projects.


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