Tryon Wickersham

Dr. Tryon Wickersham is a professor in the animal nutrition section of the Department of Animal Science and also holds the role of associate head for research. He is also a member of the graduate faculty. He received his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas A&M University and his master’s degree and doctorate in ruminant nutrition from Kansas State University.

Dr. Wickersham teaches graduate level courses and laboratories in animal nutrition. He also directs research in ruminant nutrition with an interest in forage utilization and nitrogen metabolism. His previous research has focused on protein supplementation to cattle consuming low-quality forage and nitrogen metabolism in cattle consuming diets that are deficient in nitrogen. Future research goals include determining optimum supplementation strategies for ruminants consuming forages of divergent nutritive values and furthering our understanding of nitrogen metabolism in ruminants.

Professional memberships include American Society of Animal Science, American Society of Dairy Science, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.