CRAIG D. COUFAL

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, 2005
M.S., Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, 2000
B.S., Poultry Science, Texas A&M University,1997

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Leo and Edna Fuchs Endowed Scholarship, Texas A&M University, 1995 and 1996
Senior Merit Award, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University,1997
Alpha Zeta, Texas A&M University Chapter
Phi Kappa Phi, Texas A&M University Chapter
Gamma Sigma Delta, Texas A&M University Chapter
2005 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting
            Graduate Student Presentation Award, Environment and Management Section
2005 International Poultry Scientific Forum
            Graduate Student Presentation Award, Environment and Management Section
2006 Alltech Student Research Manuscript Award, Poultry Science Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March, 2006-present - Assistant Extension Professor
      Mississippi State University Poultry Science Department
Mississippi State, Mississippi

2005-2006 – Post-doctoral Research Associate
      Texas A&M University Poultry Science Department
College Station, Texas

2001-2003 - Extension Associate
     Texas A&M University Poultry Science Department
     College Station, Texas
1997-1998 - Maintenance/Production Supervisor
     Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Waelder, Texas

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2001-2005, Dissertation Research:
Litter production and nitrogen volatilization were measured over 18 flocks of commercial broilers reared on recycled rice hull litter.  Nitrogen loss was calculated using a nitrogen mass balance technique.  Litter nutrient composition, C:N ratio, and litter aerobic microbial populations were also measured.

1999-2000, Thesis Research:
High intensity ultraviolet light was utilized to sanitize the exterior of broiler hatching eggs in a commercial environment using a prototype irradiation machine designed and built in the laboratory.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS
     
Poultry Science Association

Extension Award Selection Committee

Southern Poultry Science Society

Mississippi Poultry Association
Research Committee member

Mississippi Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Technical Training Advisory Committee member