Catherine Ernst
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Professor and Chairperson
Department of Animal Science
Phone:
517-432-1941
Email:
ernstc@msu.edu
Degrees:
BS, The Ohio State University
MS, Iowa State University
PhD, The Ohio State University
Postdoctoral Research, USDA-ARS US Meat Animal Research Center
Affiliations
American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Board of Directors
Research
Laboratory: Animal Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Our research focuses on identifying genes and genetic markers associated with genetic improvement of production traits in pigs. We use functional genomics approaches including transcriptome sequencing and assessment of DNA methylation patterns in various tissues to determine underlying molecular mechanisms. Our current efforts involve evaluation of stress response in group-housed pigs and associations with behavior traits and gene expression.
Teaching
ANS 801 (Methods of Teaching Animal Science)
Publications
Visit ResearchGate for a list of publications.
Related Work
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MSU honors Dutch Meadows Dairy as 2025 Dairy Farm of the Year
Published on February 3, 2025
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South Campus Animal Farms provides facilities to support MSU teaching, research, outreach missions
Published on October 6, 2021
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MSU names Cathy Ernst new chair for the Department of Animal Science
Published on May 10, 2021
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13th Annual Animal Science Graduate Research Forum
Published on October 19, 2018
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Alliance to more than double research, outreach investment in Michigan’s animal agriculture industry
Published on January 9, 2017
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Redesigning genetic technology: Efforts aim to cut costs, improve accessibility
Published on November 4, 2014
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