Dr. Andrew Roberts

Research Animal Scientist - Physiologist

Biographical Information:

Dr. Roberts has been involved in research for 14 years since completing a Ph. D. in 1988. Recognition of incumbent's research and expertise in mechanisms involved in regulating follicular development and reproduction is demonstrated by: 1) 19 invited seminars or presentations at universities or meetings; 2) requests to serve as a panel member for the USDA/CSRS/NRICGP and ad hoc reviewer for USDA (NRICGP, BARD, and SBIRP programs), NSF, and six peer reviewed scientific journals; and 3) graduate students from four universities performing a portion of their graduate research in the incumbent's laboratory at the request of their major professors. Research contributions include 44 publications, including 16 senior authored and 16 co-authored manuscripts in refereed journals.

Research

Andy Roberts' Publications

Fort Keogh Publications
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Educational Background:

• BS - New Mexico State University; major, Animal Science; B.S. 1982
• MS - University of Wyoming; major, Animal Science; M.S. 1984
• PhD - Washington State University; major, Animal Science; Ph.D. 1988

Current Research Projects:

• Identify molecular, biochemical and endocrine processes controlling follicular development and ovulation in beef cattle
• Determine physiological processes by which genetic and nutritional factors influence ovarian follicle development and ovulation

USDA, ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
243 Fort Keogh Rd., Miles City, MT 59301-4016
Phone: 406-874-8200, Fax:  406-874-8289