Robert (Bob) Myer

Livestock Nutritionist

Professor of Animal Science

Education

• B.S., Oregon State University, Animal Science, 1972
• M.S., Oregoan State University, Animal Science, 1974
• Ph.D., Washington State University, Animal Science, 1981

Employment History

• University of Florida, Professor, Aug 1996 to Present
• University of Florida, Associate Professor, Jul 1986 to Aug 1996
• University of Florida, Assistant Professor, Feb 1981 to Jul 1986
• Washington State University, Research/Teaching Assistant, Sep 1976 to Jun 1980
• US Army (Military Service), Clinical Biochemist (1LT), Jul 1974 to Jun 1976
• Oregon State University, Research Assistant, Jul 1972 to Jun 1974

Appointment

• 5% Teaching
• 75% Research
• 20% Extension

Brief Description of Job Duties

The overall goal of my position is to conduct applied and basic research and to develop extension programming in livestock nutrition, primarily beef cattle.

Areas of Specialization

General: Livestock nutrition and swine production.

Specific:

• Evaluation of alternative feeds and forages for livestock
• Evaluation of various forage systems for grazing by growing beef cattle
• Management and nutrition strategies for swine reared under hot and humid conditions
• Improving feed efficiency in beef cattle

Research

My initial research was mostly with pigs, heading up the swine research program at NFREC Marianna. In the late 1990's, the swine program was phased out. At the same time, land was acquired next to the existing Marianna NFREC for a consolidated beef cattle research unit. Presently, my research program emphasis is mostly with beef cattle.