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Kim Mullenix

Associate Professor & Extension Beef Systems Specialist

Animal Sciences

(334) 844-1546 

  clinemk@auburn.edu 

  

Get In Touch

Address:
303A Upchurch Hall
Auburn Univ, AL 36849

Biography

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D.,University of Florida – Forage Agronomy (Minor: Agricultural Education and Communication)
  • M.S., Auburn University – Ruminant Nutrition
  • B.S., Auburn University – Animal Sciences

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2019 – Present – Associate Professor, Auburn University
  • 2014 – 2019 – Assistant Professor, Auburn University

HONORS & AWARDS

  • American Society of Animal Science Outstanding Educator Award
  • American Forage and Grassland Council Merit Award
  • Alabama Farmers Federation Award for Research Excellence in Agriculture and Forestry

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

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.

Courses

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Publications

Extension publications related to beef cattle management strategies in Alabama can be found at the link below.

EXTENSION

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.