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Jeffrey W. Lehmkuhler
Assistant Extension Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Department of Animal & Food Sciences
University of Kentucky
810 W. P. Garrigus Building
Lexington, KY 40546
Phone: (859) 257-2853
Fax: (859) 257-3412
Email: jeff.lehmkuhler@uky.edu
Position Description
Provide science-based, practical information related to beef cattle nutrition and management to the beef industry in the state and region allowing individuals to make better informed decisions. Duties include the following: Develop educational resources & disseminate information; Plan and organize applied research; Collaborate with county-based extension personnel and provide beef-related support; Engage with a team of beef specialists, agents and industry personnel to develop strategies to keep Kentucky’s beef industry economically viable.
Education
| December 2001 |
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University of Missouri |
Doctor of Philosophy |
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Feedlot Cattle Responses to Ruminally Undegradable Protein
Dr. Monty Kerley, Major Professor
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| May 1999 |
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University of Missouri |
Master of Science |
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Comparison of Continuous and Rotational Grazing Silvopastoral Systems
Dr. Monty Kerley, Major Professor
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| May 1996 |
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Purdue University |
Bachelor of Science |
Positions Held
| 1994 |
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Undergraduate research assistant and laboratory manager of ruminant nutrition lab
Purdue University
(Dr. Mike Cecava, faculty supervisor)
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| 1995-1996 |
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Undergraduate research assistant
Purdue University
(Dr. Mike Neary, faculty supervisor)
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| 1996-2001 |
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Graduate Research Assistant
Division of Animal Sciences
University of Missouri, Columbia
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| 2001-2008 |
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Assistant Professor
Department of Animal Sciences
University of Wisconsin,
Madison (80% Extension, 20% Research)
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| 2008-Current |
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Assistant Professor
Department of Food and Animal Sciences
University of Kentucky, Lexington (100% Extension) |
Papers Published in, or Accepted by, Refereed Journals
- Lehmkuhler, J.W., M.S. Kerley, H.E. Garrett, B.E. Cutter, and R.L. McGraw,. 1998-1999. Comparison of continuous and rotational silvopastoral systems for established walnut plantations in southwest Missouri, USA. Agroforestry Systems. 44(2-3): 267-279.
- Fu, C.J., E.E.D. Felton, J.W. Lehmkuhler, and M.S. Kerley. 2001. Ruminal peptide concentration required to optimize microbial growth and efficiency. J. Anim. Sci. 79:1305-1312.
- Lehmkuhler, J.W., E.E.D. Felton, D.A. Schmidt, K.J. Bader, H.E. Garrett, and M.S. Kerley. 2003. Tree protection methods during the silvopastoral-system establishment in midwestern USA: Cattle performance and tree damage. Agroforestry Systems: 59:35-42.
- Fu C.J., J.H. Porter, E.E. Felton, J.W. Lehmkuhler, and M.S. Kerley. 2003. Pre-harvest factors influencing the acid resistance of Escherichia coli and E. coli O157:H7. J Anim Sci. 81(4):1080-7.
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. and M.S. Kerly. 2007. Bloodmeal and fishmeal as a source to increase the amino acid to energy ratio in steer receiving diets. Prof. Anim. Sci. 23:253-259.
- Lehmkuhler, J.W., M.H. Ramos, and K.A. Albrecht. 2007. Cupplant silage as a replacement for corn silage in beef cattle diets. Online. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2007-1107-01-RS.
- Brokman, A.M. and J.W. Lehmkuhler. 2007. Increasing dietary phosphorus level for finishing yearling Holstein steers. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 21: 220-224.
- Brokman, A.M., J.W. Lehmkuhler, and D.J. Undersander. 2008. Reducing phosphorus inputs for grazing Holstein steers. J. Anim. Sci. 86:712-719.
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. and M.H. Ramos. 2008. Comparison of dairy beef genetics and dietary roughage levels. J. Dairy. Sci. 91:2523-2531.
Invited Published Papers
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2002. Mineral and vitamin supplementation of the cow-calf herd. Proc. VI. Course on New Approaches in the Production and Reproduction of Bovine, Brazil. pp.135-142.
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2002. Strategies to decrease slaughter age. Proc. VI. Course on New Approaches in the Production and Reproduction of Bovine, Brazil. pp.127-134.
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2005. Grazing Holstein steers: An alternative to the calf-fed model. Proc. Managing and Marketing Quality Holstein Steers, Rochester, MN. pp.185-197.
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2006. Livestock performance and general considerations for cattle management in temperate silvopastoral systems. Proc. Of the 60th Southern Pasture & Forage Crop Improvement Conference. Auburn, AL.
Abstracts submitted to scientific meetings (2005 to present)
- Brokman, A.M., J.W. Lehmkuhler, and D.J. Undersander. 2005. Supplemental phosphorus removal for grazing Holstein steer. ASAS Midwestern Sectional (abstr. 248).
- Lehmkuhler, J.W., A.E. Crooks, and D.J. Undersander. 2005. Supplementation of grazing Holstein steers with dried distillers grains in combination with monensin. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl 2): 244(abstr.).
- Lehmkuhler, J.W., M. Ramos, S.C. Arp, and J.R. Claus. 2006. Comparison of Holstein, Jersey and Crossbred Twinner Steers. J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl 2): 316 (abstr.).
- Ramos, M.H., J.W. Lehmkuhler, S.C. Arp, and K.A. Albrecht. 2006. Investigating Silphium perfoliatum (cupplant) silage for growing cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl 1): 304 (abstr.).
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. and M. Ramos. 2007. Response of yearling Holstein steers to ractopamine hydrochloride. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2): 136(abstr.).
Extension Articles (2007 – present)
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2007. Using heritability to your advantage.
Viewed at: [http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/beef/documents/2007heritability.pdf].
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2007. AI breed your cows on your schedule.
Viewed at: [http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/beef/documents/2007TAIcow.pdf].
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2007. Feed additive improves production efficiency.
Viewed at: [http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/beef/documents/2007Optaflexxresutls.pdf].
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2007. Utilizing barley in beef cattle diets.
Viewed at: [http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/beef/documents/2007 barley.pdf].
- Lehmkuhler, J.W. 2007. Limit feeding hay to stretch short hay supplies.
Viewed at: [http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/beef/documents/2007 Limit feed hay.pdf].
- Lehmkuhler, J. and T. Cox. 2007. Forage-based beef production in the bio-energy era.
Forage Focus. Forage First, Midwest Forage Association. pg. 10-11.
- Lehmkuhler, J. and K. Albrecht. 2008. Value of Maintaining Legumes in Stands Increasing. Forage Focus. Forage First, Midwest Forage Association. pg. 4-5.
- Lehmkuhler, J. 2008. Introduction to Nutrition(ist) of Fractionated Distillers.
July 2008 edition of Off the Hoof
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/BeefIRM/downloads/offthehoofjuly08.pdf
International Invited Presentations
- Mineral and Vitamin Supplementation of the Cow-calf Herd. 2002. Uberlandia, Brazil.
- Strategies to Decrease Slaughter Age. 2002. Uberlandia, Brazil.
- 2008 World South Devon Congress: Gaining the interest of an industry?. July 14, 2008. Kananaskis, Canada.
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