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Robert James

Robert James

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President - Down Home Heifer Solutions

  • Education

    • Virginia Tech

      1975 - 1978
      Ph.D. Dairy Nutrition

    • Virginia Tech

      1972 - 1975
      M.S. Dairy nutrition

    • University of Delaware

      1967 - 1971
      B. S. Animal and Poultry Science

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Nu Fraternity University of Delaware Track Team 1968-1970 Men's Track Sigma Nu Fraternity

  • Experience

    • West Virginia University - Division of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

      Sept 1978 - Sept 1980
      Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

      Applied research in reproduction Extension programs in dairy youth, reproduction and nutrition

    • Virginia Tech Dept. of Dairy Science

      Sept 1980 - Jul 2016
      Professor

      60% Extension with responsibilities for dairy nutrition and dairy youngstock management 25% research - Young calf management and nutrition, dairy nutritient management 15% teach - Applied Dairy Nutrition, advise VT Dairy Club, Co-Coach Dairy Challenge TeamI retired from this position on July 1 and was awarded Emeritus status by the University.

    • Down Home Heifer Solutions

      May 2016 - now
      President

      Consulting services focused on dairy calf and heifer nutrition and management .

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • P.A.S.

      A.R.P.A.S.