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  Dr. Mel Yokoyama
  Professor


Rumen & Gastrointestinal Microbiology

2265F Anthony
Dept. of Animal Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1225

Phone: (517) 353-2299
Fax: (517) 353-1699
E-mail: yokoyama@msu.edu
Web page: Community of Science Profile

Education
BS, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
MS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Responsibility
85% Research, 15% Teaching

Conducts research on rumen and gastrointestinal microbiology and ensilage and livestock waste. Collaborates with nutritionists, engineers, and microbiologists on relevant problems. Teaches ANS 810 and serves as the International Coordinator for the Department of Animal Science.