Greg Lardy is the new head of NDSU animal sciences. Ken Grafton, dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, made the announcement Sept. 29. Lardy began his new responsibilities Oct. 1.

"Dr. Lardy's excellent understanding of animal agriculture in the state, his long-term activities in extension and research of beef cattle production and management in the Northern Plains and his commitment to advance this important segment of North Dakota agriculture all played a role in this important selection," Grafton said. "I have complete confidence that Dr. Lardy will bring great success to the department and to the livestock industries in the state."

Lardy earned a bachelor's degree from NDSU; a master's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia; and a doctorate from the University of Nebraska. His research interests include cow-calf nutrition, supplementation of forage fed ruminants, byproduct utilization and cow-calf management. He is working on projects that include processing sprouted grain for beef cattle, timing of administration of anthelmintics (parasticides) for beef cattle, oilseed supplementation for gestating cows, utilization of potato waste by beef cattle and the use of field peas as a protein supplement.

For more information, contact Lardy at gregory.lardy@ndsu.edu or 1-7660.