Beth Kegley

Beth Kegley is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas, serving as Director of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Experiment Station. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition from North Carolina State University (2024?), M.S. in Nutrition (NCSU), and B.S. in Animal Science from Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on beef cattle nutrition, reproductive physiology, trace mineral supplementation, and disease mitigation strategies. Recent work includes studies on maternal appeasing substances, melatonin effects on grazing cows, and novel drug delivery systems for pain management.

Key research themes include optimizing grazing systems, improving herd longevity through mineral supplementation, and developing biomarkers for predicting bovine respiratory disease. Dr. Kegley's work bridges animal nutrition with veterinary medicine, emphasizing practical applications for livestock management. She has published extensively on topics like soy co-product utilization, microneedle drug delivery, and fescue toxicosis mitigation through melatonin supplementation.

Her roles include leading experimental station operations, advising on livestock health, and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. No specific honors/awards are listed in available texts, but her active research portfolio indicates significant contributions to the field.