Bruce Richards
ADVS
Extension Specialist | Dairy
Educational Background
PhD, Animal Science, (Dairy Nutrition), University of Illinois, 2011 Dissertation
Strategies to decrease incidence of fatty liver in dairy cows
MS, Dairy Science, (Animal Nutrition), Utah State University, 2006 Thesis
Feed a pound of fat strategy to improve production and health of dairy cows
QPR Certified, USU Extension, 2023
Biography
Grew up on a family Jersey farm in Farmington and Erda, Utah. Received bachelor's and master's degrees from Utah State and PhD from University of Illinois. Taught Animal Nutrition and Dairy Science courses at Delaware Valley University for 11.5 years. Started as USU Dairy Extension Specialist August 2022.
Teaching Interests
Dairy Science, Animal Nutrition, Spanish for Agriculture
Research Interests
Dairy nutrition, dairy technology, water use, Jerseys, dairy teaching, Spanish for agriculture instruction, needs of Utah dairy farmers.
Teaching
, Fall 2023
ADVS 5130 - Dairy Cattle Management, Fall 2023
ADVS 3500 - Principles of Animal Nutrition, Fall 2023
USU 1010 - University Connections, Fall 2023