CHRISTOPHER D. McDANIEL Professor of Poultry Science

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Philosophy, 1995

Department of Poultry Science, The University of Georgia

Areas of research included: Broiler and Broiler Breeder Management, Reproductive Physiology, Environmental Physiology, Fertility and Hatchability, Sperm-egg Interaction, Oviductal Sperm Storage, and Cellular Biology.

Master of Science, 1992

Department of Animal Science, Purdue University

Thesis title: Response of Layer Breeders to Long Term Feeding of Acetylsalicylic Acid

Areas of research included: Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology, Embryology, Fertility and Hatchability, Computer Programming, and Layer Breeder Management.

Bachelor of Science, 1990

Department of Poultry Science, Mississippi State University

Associate of Arts, 1988

Holmes Community College, Goodman, MS.

EMPLOYMENT:

Professor and Poultry Scientist

July, 2005-Present

Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State University

Research interest involve avian fertility and reproduction including: broiler management, sperm-egg interactions, early embryonic development, and environmentally altered reproduction.

Associate Professor and Poultry Scientist

July, 2000-June 2005

Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State University

Assistant Professor and Poultry Scientist

August, 1995-June, 2000

Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State University

TEACHING:;

Classes Designed and Taught at Mississippi State University:

-Management of Broiler Breeders (PO 4323/6323) - 3 hours of lecture/week -Principles of broiler breeder production including: genetics, reproductive physiology, environmental management, nutrition, and incubation.

-Research/Thesis/Dissertation (PO and PHY 8000 and 9000) - various hours of graduate student training per week.

-Supervision of graduate research for MS and PhD students.

-Directed Individual Study (PO 7000)- various hours of undergraduate student training per week.

-Supervision of undergraduate research for credit hours.

-Avian Reproduction (PO 4324/6324) - 3 hours of lecture/week and 2 hours of laboratory/week

-Principles of reproductive physiology in various bird species. Topics include: oogenesis, vitellogenesis, ovulation, oviposition, spermatogenesis, stages of male sexual development, environmental impact on reproduction, management to maximize reproductive performance, and embryology.

Graduate Students Trained:

Major Professor for:

James E. Hood - MS in May 1999- Thesis title: An attempt at alleviating heat stress infertility in male broiler breeder chickens with dietary ascorbic acid. Currently employed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Holly M. Parker - MS in May 2001 - Thesis title: Sperm quality index classification improves broiler breeder fertility. Currently a Research Associate II at MSU.

Ayse G. Karaca - PhD in August 2001 - Dissertation title: Determination of the effects of elevated environmental temperatures on broiler breeder male reproductive performance by examining semen quality, semen ion concentration, and fertility. Currently a Research Scientist for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture.

Scharidi J. Barber - MS in August 2003-Thesis title: Broiler breeder reproduction as affected by trace minerals in vivo and in vitro. Currently a Research Technician at MSU.

Holly M. Parker - PhD in December 2004. Dissertation title: Understanding and improving the sperm quality index: A new measure of avian semen quality. Currently a Research Associate II at MSU.

Pradeep K. Dumpala -MS student currently in my laboratory.

Committee Member for:

Chris W. Gardner - MS in August 1997 - Thesis title: Effects of incubational environment and breeder age on lipid metabolism and embryogenesis in broiler hatching eggs.

Ayse G. Karaca - MS in December 1997- Thesis title: The effect of water-cooled floor perches on broiler performance in high temperatures.

Niki C. Whitley - PhD in August 1998 - Dissertation title: The influence of insulin administration on reproductive function in the primiparous sow.

Matthew R. Burnham - MS in May 1999- Thesis title: Effects of incubator humidity and breeder age on yolk and embryo compositions in broiler hatching eggs.

Scott W. Virden -MS in December 2002- Thesis title: Progeny responses when hens are fed supplemental zinc and manganese.

Lindsay L. Hale - MS in August 2004- Thesis title: Dietary isoleucine needs of 30 to 42 day old female broilers.

SERVICE:

Public Service:

- Spend several weeks each year working on broiler breeder management and hatchability research issues directly with poultry companies in Mississippi, the USA, and internationally.

-Presented my research findings in seminars and short courses directly to members of the poultry industry in the USA and abroad (see invited presentation section).

-Presented seminars for cage bird organizations.

-Served as a science fair judge at local schools.

-Served as Youth Committee Chairman and Building Committee Chairman at Blythe Creek Baptist Church.

Professional Organization Service:

-Subject Editor for the Journal of Applied Poultry Research (2003-present)

-Associate Editor for Poultry Science journal. (2000-present)

-Panelist and ad hoc reviewer for the USDA NRI CGP and SBIR grant programs (2000-present)

-Section Chair, Session Chair, Graduate student evaluator at annual meetings of the Poultry Science Association and the International Poultry Scientific Forum (1996-present)

University Service:

-Served on various departmental committees in the Department of Poultry Science as well as the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (1996-present).

-Elected to serve on the University Academic Review Board (2004-present) as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alternate.

-Served in the Cochran Program (2000, 2001, and 2004) for international exchange of agricultural research.

-Served in the Mississippi State Agriservice Institute for Minority Students (2004).

MEMBERSHIPS and AWARDS:

Professional:

Poultry Science Association, 1990-Present.

World's Poultry Science Association, 1990-Present.

Mississippi Poultry Association, 1995-Present.

Southern Poultry Science Society, 1990-Present.

2001 Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station Scientist of the Year.

Honorary:

Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta, and Outstanding Young Men of America.

RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED:

I have received over $300,000 of soft funds, equipment, and supplies donations from the following organizations in addition to federal and state Hatch monies.

Choctaw Maid Farms, Carthage, MS

Marshall Durbin Co., Philadelphia, MS

Peco Farms, Philadelphia, MS

ALPHARMA, Inc., Fort Lee, NJ

ELANCO, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

Progeny Systems, LLC, San Diego, CA

MAFES (special grant), Mississippi State, MS

Zinpro Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN

Lonza, Inc., Conshohocken, PA

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