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DR. TERRY KLOPFENSTEIN FALL2018 2018 66 FALL
Dr. Terry Klopfenstein, emeritus professor and former Kermit Wagner distinguished professor in Animal Science, was awarded the Plains Nutrition Council Legends of Feedlot Nutrition Award, April 5, 2018, at the Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The Plains Nutrition Council Legends of Feedlot Nutrition Awards began three years ago and is presented annually to recognize feedlot nutritionists from research/Extension, private consulting, and allied industry for his or her contribution to the feedlot industry throughout his or her career. Individuals are nominated and then vetted by a panel of nutritionists that are members of the Plains Nutrition Council. Klopfenstein was one of three recipients of this award because of his extensive contribution. Klopfenstein is one of the 50 most influential beef industry leaders in the nation. He has served as president of the Midwest Section of the American Society of Animal Science, and president of the Federation of Animal Science Societies. Klopfenstein received the Morrison Award, the highest honor awarded from the American Society of Animal Science, in 2009, and received the American Feed Industry Association Ruminant Nutrition Award in 1981. Klopfenstein, in 1988, contributed more to the industry by developing a feedlot management internship program at UNL. Today, he continues to mentor students in research. Klopfenstein was also recognized at the department's Alumni & Friends Reunion, April 13, 2018. Photo and article by: Peta-Gaye Clachar
