Randie Culbertson

Randie Culbertson is an Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, specializing in livestock genetics and production systems. Their research focuses on genetic selection, feed efficiency, reproductive physiology, and beef cattle management. Located in Kildee Hall, they engage with industry stakeholders to address challenges in beef production and swine robustness through technological and genetic advancements.

Research interests include maternal influence on calf phenotypes, carcass ultrasound predictors, and bull buying behavior assessment. Culbertson employs multivariate analysis and genomic tools to study traits like feed intake, pulmonary arterial pressure, and climate impacts on livestock performance. Their work bridges academic research with practical applications for beef producers, as evidenced by a 2023 statewide needs assessment.

Publications span from 2014 to 2025, emphasizing genetic parameters in Simmental/Red Angus heifers, swine robustness, and environmental effects on cattle physiology. While no awards are listed, their contributions to livestock science are disseminated through peer-reviewed articles and collaborations with agricultural associations like the American Simmental Association.

Advising and grants details are currently unreported in available texts. Culbertson’s work is situated within Iowa State’s broader agricultural research ecosystem, though specific team or lab affiliations are not documented here.