Kari Turner

Dr. Kari Turner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia. She teaches 3-5 courses per semester, focusing on equine science, companion animal care, and international agricultural systems. As Co-Director for the CAES Japan and Spain study abroad programs, she emphasizes global food production systems.

• B.S., Animal Science, University of Florida
• M.S., Virginia Tech (equine exercise physiology and nutrition)
• Ph.D., Michigan State University (animal nutrition)

Her research and extension interests include youth development through 4-H programs like the State Hippology Contest and State Horse Show. She also supports equine exercise physiology and companion animal management. Dr. Turner balances academic work with family farming, managing registered Angus cattle alongside horses.