David Secrist
Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Professor of Professional Practice Beef Cattle Extension Specialist
Educational Background
PhD, Ruminant Nutrition, (Feedlot nutrition), Oklahoma State Univeristy, 1996 Dissertation
Corn particle size for feedlot cattle: Effects on performance, carcass traits and ruminal fermentation.
MS, Ruminant Nutrition, (Cow/Calf Nutrition), Utah State University, 1990 Thesis
The effects of straw diets on cow and calf performance during late gestation and early lactation.
Research Interests
- Winter supplementation
- Cow longevity
- Feedlot efficiency
Publications | Abstracts
- Secrist, D.S, Thornton-Kurth, K., (2025). Impacts of Extended Days on Feed on Performance and Carcass Traits of Brahman Influenced Cattle. Proceedings of the 2025 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Fact Sheets
- Secrist, D.S, (2025). Winter Supplementation of Beef Cows in the Intermountain West.
- Secrist, D., (2025). Weaning Beef Calves.
- Reid, C., Briggs, R., Heaton, M., Esplin, R., Secrist, D., (2025). Tube-Feeding a Calf.
- Reid, C., Briggs, R., Heaton, M., Esplin, R., Secrist, D., (2025). Warming a Calf .
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Felizari, L.D, Fuerniss, L.K, Beckett, J.L, Secrist, D., Hufstedler, G.D, Johnson, B.J, (2025). Evaluating a proprietary tannin-blend product as an alternative to monensin and tylosin phosphate in feedlot cattle diets. Veterinary Sciences, 12:12(5):446, doi: DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12050446
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Other
- Johnson, B.J, Cannon, K.G, Miller, K.A, Nials, J.C, Secrist, D., (2025). Early Life Nutrition and Muscle and Adipose Tissue Depositioin and Subsequent Feedlot Performance and Carcass Quality. Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium 2025 *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Extension
Strengthening Utah Dairy Producer–University Partnerships Through Extension, 2025 - Ongoing
Beef Cattle Research, 2024 - Ongoing
Needs Assessment and Public Relation Activities, 2024 - Ongoing
Service to USU and Community, 2024 - Ongoing
State-Wide Extension Efforts, 2024 - Ongoing
Support County Extension Efforts, 2024 - Ongoing