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MICHAEL L. WESTENDORF, Ph.D.

 

Education:

  • 1975-1980 - B.S., Animal Science, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
  • 1985-1988 - M.S., Animal Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
  • 1988-1991 - Ph.D., University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
     

Positions Held:

  • 2001-present - Associate Professor and Associate Extension Specialist in Animal Sciences, Department of Animal Sciences, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers, the State University
  • 1993-2001 - Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Sciences, Department of Animal Sciences, Cook College, Rutgers, the State University
  • 1992-1993 - Congressional Science Fellow, United States Congress, Washington, DC
  • 1989-1992 - Animal Research Laboratory Manager, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
  • 1986-1988 - Beef Cattle Extension Intern, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
  • 1982-1984 - Dairy Farm Manager, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
  • 1981-1982 - Manager Trainee, Chino Grain and Milling, Chino, California
     

Awards:

  • 1999 - National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Northeast Regional Finalist for Video, “Concepts in Nutrient Management.”
  • 1999 - Northeast Regional Research Award for Excellence
  • 1992-1993 - Congressional Science Fellow, Competitively Selected
  • 1991 - Outstanding Ph.D. Student, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
     

Selected Publications:

Books:

  • Westendorf, M.L., ed. Food Waste to Animal Feed. Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa. 2000.
     

Book Chapters:

  • Westendorf, M.L., Animal Waste Management. In: The Reporter's Environmental Handbook. 3rd Ed. B. M. West, M. J. Lewis, M. R. Greenberg, D. B. Sachsman, and R. Rogers ed. Rutgers University Press, Piscataway, New Jersey. pp 87-95. 2003.
  • Westendorf, M.L., Brewing Byproducts: Their Use as Animal Feeds. In: Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle. G. Rogers and M. Poore, ed. The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice. W. B. Saunders. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. pp 233-252. 2002.

  • Westendorf, M.L., Food Waste as Animal Feed: An Introduction. In Food Waste to Animal Feed, M.L. Westendorf, ed. Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa. pp 3-15, 2000.
  • Westendorf, M.L., Food Waste as Swine Feed. In Food Waste to Animal Feed. M.L. Westendorf, ed. Iowa State University Press. Ames, Iowa. pp 69-89, 2000.

 

Papers:

  • Altizio, B. A., M. L. Westendorf, and P. A. Schoknecht. 2000. Comparison of a Corn/Soybean Diet Versus a Dried Recycled Food Waste Product in Swine. Prof. Anim. Sci. 16:254-260.
  • Singer, J. W., J. R. Heckman, J. Ingerson-Mahar, and M. L. Westendorf. 2000. Hybrid and nitrogen source effect on European corn borer damage and yield. J. Sustain. Agric. 16(1):5-15.
  • Westendorf, M. L., T. Schuler, and E. W. Zirkle. 1999. Nutritional value of recycled food plate waste in diets fed to swine. Prof. Anim. Sci. 15:106-111
  • Westendorf, M. L. and C. Miller. 1998. Public discussion forums for assisting dairy farmers. J. of Ext. October. Volume 36(5). On line Address: http://www.joe.org/joe/.
  • Westendorf, M. L., Z. C. Dong, and P. A. Schoknecht. 1998. Recycled cafeteria waste as a feed source for swine: nutrient content, digestibility, growth and meat quality. J. Anim. Sci. 76:2976-2983.
  • Westendorf, M. L. and R. Gordon. 1998. Effect of increasing undegradable intake protein when sheep are fed diets low in protein. Prof. Anim. Sci. 14(1):16-21.
  • Simeone, A., Westendorf, M. L., R. E. Tucker, L. P. Bush, and G. E. Mitchell, Jr. 1998.
    Ammoniation to reduce the toxicity of endophyte-infected tall fescue seed fed to rats. Drug and Chem. Toxicol. 21(1):67-78.
  • Westendorf, M. L., E. W. Zirkle, and R. Gordon. 1996. A review: feeding food or table waste to livestock. Prof. Anim. Sci. 12(3):129-137.
  • Westendorf, M.L., R. G. Zimbelman, and C. E. Pray. 1995. Science and agriculture policy at Land-Grant Institutions. J. Anim. Sci. 73:1628-1638.
     

Extension Fact Sheets:

  • Westendorf, M. L. and R. O. Myer.  2003. Feeding Food Wastes to Swine.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #016.
  • Altizio, B. and M. L. Westendorf. 2000. Deer and Elk Farming. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Bulletin # E259.
  • Altizio, B. and M. L. Westendorf. 1999. Bison Husbandry. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #945.
  • Altizio, B. and M. L. Westendorf. 1998. Llamas and Alpacas. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #917.
  • Westendorf, M. L. and B. Altizio. 1997. Ostrich, Emu, and Rhea Production. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #886.
  • Westendorf, M. L. and D. Lee. 1997. Heat Stress and Feeding Management. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #884.
  • Westendorf, M. L., D. Lee, and E. W. Zirkle. 1995. Quality Assurance in the Animal Industries: Critical to Your Survival. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #818.
  • Westendorf, M. L., H. Hafs, and E. Zirkle. 1994. Johne's Disease Control and Management Plan.  Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #782.
  • Westendorf, M. L., H. Hafs, and E. Zirkle. 1994. Johne's Disease. Rutgers Cooperative
    Extension. FS #781.
  • Westendorf, M. L. and R. C. Mickel. 1994. Beef Cow Condition Scoring. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #764.
  • Westendorf, M. L. 1994. Biotechnology and Animal Agriculture. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #762.
  • Westendorf, M. L. 1994. Will Bovine Somatotropin be Profitable for You? Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #755.
  • Westendorf, M. L. 1994. Suggestions for Bovine Somatotropin Use. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #754.
  • Westendorf, M. L. 1993. Feeding the Dairy Herd When Forage Supplies are Limited. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #749.
  • Westendorf, M. L. 1993. BST and our Milk Supply. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. FS #746.
  • Westendorf, M., C. Absher, N. Gay, J. Johns, R. Burris and D. Miksch. 1988. Scoring Beef Cow Condition. ASC-110. Cooperative Extension Bulletin. University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture.

 

Contact:
 

Michael Westendorf, Ph.D.

Department of Animal Sciences, Bartlett Hall
Cook College, Rutgers the State University
84 Lipman Drive
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525
732-932-9408 (T)
732-932-6996 (F)
westendorf@njaes.rutgers.edu

 

 

 

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