MSU Extension

Ron Bates

batesr@msu.edu
Telephone: 517-432-7693

MSU Extension

Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute Director

Room 160, 446 W. Circle Drive
Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824

Area of Expertise:

Swine Genetics Management

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Degree:

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

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Ron Bates is the director of the MSU Extension Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute. He is also a professor in the MSU Animal Science Department  where he focuses on swine genetics. He works closely with the MSU Extension educators to provide leadership on educational programs relating to genetic programs for commercial and seedstock producers, as well as the transition to housing sows in groups.

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