Kim Mullenix

Kim Mullenix

  • Department Head and Professor
  • Department of Animal Sciences
(334) 844-1546
clinemk@auburn.edu
210 Upchurch Hall
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Dr. Kim Mullenix is Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University. Her leadership supports the department’s teaching, research, and extension programs advancing animal agriculture in Alabama and the Southeast. Formerly an Extension Beef Specialist, her research focused on beef cattle and forage systems to enhance sustainability and profitability for producers. Dr. Mullenix is nationally recognized for her applied research and Extension program, receiving honors such as the American Society of Animal Science Armstrong Leadership Award and recognition for her Extension outputs from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

Education

  • Ph.DUniversity of Florida (Agronomy; Minor: Agricultural Education and Communications)2013

  • M.S.Auburn University (Ruminant Nutrition)2010

  • B.S.Auburn University (Animal Sciences)2008

Research

Dr. Kim Mullenix’s research program focuses on improving efficiency in forage-based beef production systems in the southeastern United States. Her work focuses on applied animal science and forage agronomy, emphasizing practical solutions that enhance animal performance, resource use efficiency, and producer profitability.

Extension Experience

Dr. Kim Mullenix’s Extension program focuses on advancing beef cattle and forage management through educational programs in Alabama and the Southeast. She has organized and led in-service trainings for Extension agents, developed producer-focused curriculum and educational resources (books, publications, online courses and other web-based resources), and delivered presentations at state, regional, and national meetings related to beef cattle management systems. Her program emphasizes the application of improved grazing management, forage utilization, and the use of supplemental feeds in beef cattle nutrition, and the effects of these practices on the soil-plant-animal interface.