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Colt W. Knight serves as Associate Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist at the University of Maine's School of Food and Agriculture since 2017, teaching Introduction to Animal Science (AVS 145) and directing the Maine Grazing Behavior Lab.
His academic background includes:
- B.S. in Animal Science, University of Kentucky (2006)
- M.S. in Animal Science, Angelo State University (2012)
- Ph.D. in Animal Science, University of Arizona (2016)
- Postdoctoral research with Dr. Derek Bailey at New Mexico State University (2016)
Dr. Knight's research centers on sustainable agriculture through landscape-adapted livestock selection, with core expertise in developing livestock tracking collars and analyzing grazing behavior patterns. His work bridges animal science, range management, and precision agriculture technology to optimize foraging efficiency and land stewardship. The Maine Grazing Behavior Lab pioneers practical applications of behavioral data for sustainable livestock production systems.
He holds significant professional roles including past chair of the Society of Range Management Livestock Foraging Behavior Committee, Chair of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents' Extension Development Council, and Associate Editor for Ecological Processes journal. With over 200 livestock production seminars delivered, his extension work emphasizes technology transfer to agricultural communities.
The Maine Grazing Behavior Lab drives innovation in livestock monitoring through collar-based tracking systems and collaborative research on animal-landscape interactions, directly supporting Maine's agricultural sector through evidence-based grazing management solutions.
