The calendar says yes, the new calves at the Livestock Unit tell us yes, and my colleagues’ cheery-looking apparel choices agree as well. Despite the dreary weather and cold temperatures we are ready to look toward the new beginnings spring promises!

We are excited to announce that Dr. Bryan Neville has joined the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center as Animal Scientist. Dr. Neville’s first official day in this position was Monday, March 26.

Dr. Bryan Neville, examining a feedlot ration at the CREC's Livestock Unit.

Dr. Neville’s research interests include nutrition and management strategies in backgrounding/feedlot settings and drylot cow management. He will carry on the tradition of the CREC’s livestock program, conducting applied research that our ND producers can implement into their operations.

CREC drylot cow and new calf enjoying the dry straw.

Dr. Neville earned his Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from North Dakota State University in 2010. Bryan earned his M.S. degree also in Ruminant Nutrition from NDSU in 2007. Most recently he has worked in the nutrition consulting industry. Previously, Dr. Neville served as the Director and Animal Scientist at NDSU’s Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter.

Bryan and his wife Tammi enjoy hunting with their dog, Bella, fishing and are excited to join the Carrington community.

Dr. Neville can be contacted by calling the Carrington Research Extension Center at 701-652-2951 or by email at bryan.neville@ndsu.edu. Please join us in welcoming Bryan back to North Dakota State University and NDSU Agriculture.

The start of the 2018 calf crop at the CREC.

Mary Berg
mary.berg@ndsu.edu
Area Extension Specialist