Swine Genetics Management

1205G Anthony
Dept. of Animal Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1225

Phone: (517) 432-1387
Fax: (517) 353-1699
E-mail: batesr@msu.edu

Education
BS, Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture
MS, Oklahoma State University
PhD, Oklahoma State University

Responsibility
20% Research, 80% Extension

Conducts research related to swine genetics management. Extension programs include breeding systems improvement, carcass merit and meat quality, swine management and education series, Michigan Pork Alliance, and swine industry support.