Rusty Stott

Rusty Stott serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences at Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. His teaching portfolio includes core courses in animal handling, large animal theriogenology, and veterinary parasitology, reflecting his expertise in clinical veterinary education and livestock reproduction.

His educational background comprises a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University (2001), a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with Pre-Veterinary emphasis from Brigham Young University (1997), and board certification in Theriogenology from the American College of Theriogenologists (2024). He maintains active licensure as a Utah veterinarian and controlled substance provider since 2005.

Dr. Stott's research centers on assisted reproductive technologies, particularly somatic cell nuclear transfer in cattle, sheep, and goats, with significant contributions to embryo development, cloning efficiency, and transgenic animal models. His work extends to applied areas including dairy nutrition, parasite management, and orthopedic biomechanics in ruminants, demonstrating translational impact across veterinary medicine and animal production systems.

His publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals like Theriogenology and Reproduction, Fertility and Development, with recent emphasis on cytokine-mediated embryo development (2023-2024) and long-term collaborations in transgenic livestock models. The research portfolio bridges fundamental reproductive biology with practical agricultural applications.

He has received exceptional recognition for teaching excellence, including ten major awards such as CAAS Faculty Mentor of the Year (2019), multiple WIMU Regional Program Teaching Awards (2015-2018), and repeated honors as Undergraduate Faculty Advisor of the Year (2010, 2014).

As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Stott has guided numerous undergraduate students in animal science, evidenced by his departmental and college-level advising awards. His extension work as a Clinical Veterinarian supports ongoing practical applications of his research. Collaborative projects with Dr. Irina Polejaeva's laboratory and the WIMU Veterinary Program highlight his integration within regional research networks focused on advancing veterinary education and biotechnology.