Kim Mullenix
Department Head and Professor
Animal Sciences / Department Heads & Managers
(334) 844-1546
clinemk@auburn.edu
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210 Upchurch Hall
Auburn Univ, AL 36849
Biography
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. in Forage Agronomy (Minor: Agricultural Education and Communication), University of Florida (2013)
- M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition, Auburn University (2010)
- B.S. in Animal Sciences, Auburn University (2008)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dr. Kim Mullenix is the Department Head and Professor of Animal Sciences at Auburn University, a position she has held since August 19, 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences in 2008 and her Master of Science in Ruminant Nutrition in 2010, both from Auburn University. She completed her Ph.D. in Forage Agronomy, with a minor in Agricultural Education and Communication, from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Mullenix began her academic career at Auburn University in 2014 as an Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Specialist. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 2019. Her work focuses on developing systems management recommendations for cattle producers through improved forage management and supplementation strategies. She has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and Extension publications, delivered over 200 in-state workshops on forage management and beef nutrition, and developed online educational resources for beginning farmers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Associate Professor & Extension Beef Specialist, Auburn University, Auburn, AL (2019-current)
- Assistant Professor, Auburn University, Auburn, AL (2014-2019)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Society of Animal Science
- American Forage and Grassland Council
- Crop Science Society of America
- Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association
- Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
- Alabama Farmers Federation
HONORS & AWARDS
- American Society of Animal Science Armstrong Leadership Award (2023)
- American Society of Animal Science Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Award (2020)
- American Society of Animal Science Outstanding Educator Award (2020)
- American Forage and Grassland Council Merit Award (2020)
- Alabama Farmers Federation Award for Research Excellence in Agriculture and Forestry (2019)
Research
My research is focused on improving forage management and supplementation strategies in beef cattle operations in the Southeast US. Extending the grazing season, animal nutrient use efficiency, and strategies to enhance forage contributions in beef cattle systems in the region are priority areas of focus for my integrated research/extension program.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
The Alabama Beef Systems Extension Program provides research-based beef cattle management systems recommendations to producers to enhance on-farm efficiency and sustainability in the Southeast U.S. Our program focuses on the development and delivery of educational programs and demonstrations with stakeholders to improve knowledge, awareness and adoption of best management practices related to forages and nutrition in beef cattle operations.