Animal and Range Sciences Faculty |
South
Dakota State University |
| Jeffrey E. Held, Ph.D. Professor, Extension Sheep Specialist; Sheep Nutrition, Production, and Management
112 Animal Science Complex |
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Madison: 1989
Master of Science, University of Illinois-Champaign: 1985
Bachelor of Science,
University of Wisconsin-Madison: 1982
Research
Involved in the areas of sheep nutrition, production and management.
Extension
Develop statewide extension sheep education programs to enhance producers' knowledge of
lamb and wool production. Provide information to county extension faculty and producers
using extension seminars, publications news releases, radio, video, telephone and computer
technology. Serve as a liaison between the university and sheep industry organizations.
Develop a field research program in the area of sheep production that will complement the
extension education program.
Selected Organizations/Appointments
American Society of Animal Science