Blake Wilson

Blake Wilson is an Associate Professor and holds the Hitch Family Professorship in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University. His primary roles include teaching advanced courses such as Applied Animal Nutrition, Stocker and Feedlot Cattle Management, and supervising undergraduate research. He has been at Oklahoma State since 2015, advancing from Assistant Professor to his current position in 2021.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Science (Oklahoma State University, 2014)
• Master of Science, Animal Science (Oklahoma State University, 2010)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Animal Science (Oklahoma State University, 2008)

Research Interests: Focuses on optimizing nutrition and health management in high-risk cattle, particularly during receiving and finishing phases. Key areas include feedlot technologies, bovine respiratory disease mitigation, mineral nutrition, and utilization of non-traditional feeds. His work emphasizes improving cattle efficiency and well-being through innovative practices.

Articles Overview: Recent publications explore topics like virtual fencing's impact on cattle welfare, finishing systems for dairy-beef hybrids, and trace mineral supplementation effects. These studies highlight advancements in feed efficiency, disease management, and sustainable production practices.

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD and Master’s students through courses like Doctoral Research and Dissertation. His grants and projects likely focus on applied nutrition and health interventions, though specific details are not detailed in the provided text.