Faculty Profiles

Fukuda, E., Suter, J., Jessup, R., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Diet acceptance and utilization responses to increasing doses of thymol in beef steers consuming forage. Animals, 15(24). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15243637

Garcia, V., Brandao, A., Wickersham, T., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Experiential learning improves college student perceived understanding and strengthens their perceptions of the beef industry. Translational Animal Science, 9. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf151

Fruge, G., Jessup, R., Suter, J., Fortunatti, S., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). The effect of hemp leaves on intake, digestion, and rumen fermentation parameters in beef steers. Livestock Science, 325. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2025.105782

Brandao, A., Wickersham, T., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Impacts of a trip to the Texas Panhandle on impressions and comprehension of the beef industry by animal science students. In Journal of Animal Science (3rd ed., Vol. 103, pp. 328–329). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.380

Fowler, E., Fukuda, E., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Metagenomic analysis of the influence of thymol on rumen microbial metabolic pathways and enzymes profiles in beef steers. In Journal of Animal Science (3rd ed., Vol. 103, pp. 276–277). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.322

Lopez, A., Fukuda, E., Fruge, G., Boyer, H., Wagner, N. C., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Assessing hemp components as feed for cattle through in-vitro true digestibility, in-situ, and cannabinoid determinations. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 325. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116354

Suter, J., Fruge, G., Fukuda, E., Jessup, R., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Beef steers acceptance of increasing doses of thymol to a basal forage diet. In Journal of Animal Science (2nd ed., Vol. 103, pp. 151–152). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.171

Serda, A., Farfan, J., Suter, J., Fortunatti, S., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Eggshell waste as a substitute for limestone in beef cattle diets: A preliminary investigation. In Journal of Animal Science (2nd ed., Vol. 103, pp. 112–113). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.130

Garcia, V., Brandao, R., Wickersham, T., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Experiential learning improves understanding and changes perceptions of beef production in college students studying agricultural sciences. In Journal of Animal Science (2nd ed., Vol. 103, pp. 155–156). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.175

Fukuda, E., Lu, Y., Jessup, R., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Dose-dependent impacts of thymol on rumen microbial populations in beef steers fed forage analyzed via whole genome shotgun sequencing. In Journal of Animal Science (2nd ed., Vol. 103, p. 133). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.152

Fruge, G., Magnin, G., Jessup, R., Bruner, B. L., Kleinhenz, M., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Cannabinoid transference and retention in tissues of beef steers fed hemp leaves. In Journal of Animal Science (2nd ed., Vol. 103, pp. 34–35). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.042

Fortunatti, S., Bowman, T., Suter, J., Cox, J., Wickersham, T., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Effect of N fertilization provided as biosolids on bahiagrass yield and in-situ degradability. In Journal of Animal Science (2nd ed., Vol. 103, p. 117). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.135

Dominguez, D., Fukuda, E., Lu, Y., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Whole genome characterization of microorganisms associated with solid or rumen liquid microenvironments. In Journal of Animal Science (2nd ed., Vol. 103, p. 122). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.140

Lopez, A., Valles Molina, D., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Developing and Validating Artificial Intelligence Models to Predict Cattle Behavior, Movement, and Emotion. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.094

Fruge, G., Magnin, G., Jessup, R., Bruner, B. L., Kleinhenz, M., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Cannabinoid transference and retention in tissues of beef steers fed hemp leaves. Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A, 42(6). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2025.2506106

Maggitt, S., Cox, J., Dobson, K., McCann, J., Wickersham, T., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). Intake, digestion, and rumen microbial impacts of black soldier fly larvae and frass provided as protein supplements to cattle consuming forage. Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf077

Drewery, M. L., & Hustvedt, G. (2024). Consumer support for hemp by-products as food and feed. Journal of Natural Fibers.

Blanton, E., Anderson, R. G., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Service-learning outreach to attract high school students to degrees and careers in agricultural sciences. Translational Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae012

Glenn, W., (Waliczek) Cade, T. M., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Studying the market potential for specialty compost produced from wool waste. HortTechnology, 34(3), 322–330. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05388-24

Carrasco, M. N., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Mealworm larvae and black soldier fly larvae as novel protein supplements for cattle consuming low-quality forage. Translational Animal Science, 8. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae122

Kenchanna, D., (Waliczek) Cade, T. M., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Evaluating Black Soldier FLY (Hermetia illucens) Frass and Larval Sheddings in the Production of a Quality Compost. Fermentation, 10(12), 613. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10120613

Barrett, M., Drewery, M. L., & Fischer, B. (2024). Entomologists’ knowledge of, and attitudes towards, insect welfare in research and education. Ecological Entomology, 50(3), 468–484. https://doi.org/10.1111/een.13415

Barrett, M., Drewery, M. L., & Fischer, R. W. (2024). Entomologists’ knowledge of, and attitudes towards, insect welfare in research and education. Ecological Entomology. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/een.13415

Kenchanna, D., (Waliczek) Cade, T. M., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Evaluating Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) frass and larval sheddings in the production of a quality compost. Fermentation, 10(12), 613. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10120613

Fruge, G., Magnin, G., Kleinhenz, M., Jessup, R., Bruner, B. L., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Cannabinoid uptake and depletion in blood plasma of cattle fed hemp leaves. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.554

Fukuda, E., Lu, Y., Jessup, R., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Effect of thymol on forage utilization, rumen fermentation, and rumen microorganisms in beef steers. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.553

Tasci, K. D., Wickersham, T. A., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Acceptance and forage utilization responses of steers consuming low-quality forage and supplemented black soldier fly larvae as a novel feed. Journal of Animal Science, 102. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae168

Moore, E., Liu, X., & Drewery, M. (2024). Pelagic fish spared from ocean catch by integrating Black Soldier Fly Larvae in aquaculture production. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Section Aquatic Foods, 8(1297414). https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1297414

Jasso, B., Quinchia, L., Cade, T. M., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) frass and sheddings as a compost ingredient. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1297858

Kenchanna, D., (Waliczek) Cade, T. M., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Determining the suitability of incorporating black soldier fly frass in production of a quality compost. U.S. Composting Council National Conference.

Drewery, M. L., & Lollar, J. E. (2024). Undergraduates’ perceptions of the value of service-learning. Frontiers in Education, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2024.1330456

Dominguez, D., Fukuda, E., Rea, J., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). In situ evaluation of multiple edible insects for cattle. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae019.110

Lopez, A., Fukuda, E., Fruge, G., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). In-situ degradability of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) plant components in cattle. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae019.109

Fruge, G., Boyer, H., Wagner, N. C., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). An in-vitro analysis of hemp as feed for beef cattle. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae019.028

Fukuda, E., Jessup, R., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Effect of thymol on intake and digestion in beef cattle. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae019.015

Carrasco, M., & Drewery, M. L. (2024). Mealworm and black soldier fly larvae as protein supplements for beef steers consuming forage. In Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae019.016

Boyer, H. L., Wagner, N. C., & Drewery, M. L. (2023). Effectiveness of mycorrhizae and vermicompost seed inoculation for germination, vegetative growth, cannabinoid content, and cured flower weight of CBD-rich hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). Journal of Agricultural Hemp Research, 3(1).

Fukuda, E., Omana Sudhakaran, P. O., & Drewery, M. L. (2023). Consumer acceptance of and willingness to pay for animal food products from livestock fed insects in the United States. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 9(11), 1419–1430. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1163/23524588-20220146

Soria, E., Russo, C., Carlos-Shanley, C., Drewery, M. L., Boswell, W. T., Savage, M., … Lu, Y. (2023). Assessment of various standard fish diets on gut microbiome of Platyfish (Xiphophorus maculatus). Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1002/jez.b.23218

Fukuda, E. P., Carrasco, M. N., Perez, A., Fischer, R. W., & Drewery, M. L. (2023). U.S. consumer perceptions of insects as livestock feed: Ethical considerations. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 10(1), 125–139. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1163/23524588-20230028

Heibel, B., Anderson, R. G., & Drewery, M. L. (2023). Virtual reality in welding training and education: A literature review. Journal of Agricultural Education, 64(4). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.v64i4.38

Kenchanna, D., (Waliczek) Cade, T. M., & Drewery, M. L. (2023). Determining the suitability of incorporating black soldier fly frass in production of a quality compost. State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) Conference.

Cade, T. M., Drewery, M. L., McMoran, A., Eriksen, M., & Hale, J. (2023). Assessing the quality of compost produced from human hair and pet fur waste. Compost Science & Utilization, 57–64. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/1065657X.2023.2167749

Miller, C., Drewery, M. L., Cade, T. M., Contreras, R., & Kubota, C. (2023). Engaging undergraduate students in research. HortTechnology, 33(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05130-22

Drewery, M. L., Cooper, J., Cade, T. M., & Tryon Wickersham. (2023). An immersive field trip focused on beef production increases sense of belonging in ethnoracial minority college students. Translational Animal Science. https://doi.org/https://academic.oup.com/tas/advance-article/doi/10.1093/tas/txad001/6975940

Russo, C., Drewery, M. L., Chang, C. T., Savage, M., Sanchez, L., Walter, R. B., … Lu, Y. (2022). Zebrafish diets negatively influence growth and reproduction of Xiphophorus maculatus and Oryzias latipes. Zebrafish, 19(5), 181–189. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1089/zeb.2022.0004

Drewery, M. L., Cooper, J., & Wickersham, T. (2022). Change in college students’ sense of belonging as a result of a beef cattle production tour. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac313.046

Fukuda, E., Omana Sudhakaran, P. O., & Drewery, M. L. (2022). Factors affecting consumer acceptance of insects as livestock feed. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac313.040

Drewery, M. L., Liu, X., & Wickersham, T. (2022). Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a feed for beef cattle: A hedonic pricing model. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8(7). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2021.0166

Rowe, Z. C., Drewery, M. L., Anderson, R. G., & Russo, C. M. (2022). Challenges and opportunities faced by veterinary technicians in the workplace during COVID-19. Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences, 9, 1–8. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.831127

Kornegay, K., Drewery, M. L., & Anderson, R. G. (2022). Effect of Covid-19 on faculty participation in teaching training. NACTA, 66, 1–8.

Garza, G., Drewery, M. L., & Anderson, R. G. (2022). Online teaching workshops: A Covid-19 survey on faculty teaching agriculture. NACTA, 66, 19–25.

Fukuda, E., Cox, J., Wickersham, T. A., & Drewery, M. L. (2022). Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) as a protein supplement for beef steers consuming low-quality forage. Translational Animal Science, 6(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txac018

Tasci, K., Drewery, M. L., & Anderson, R. G. (2021). Changes in academic rigor and faculty perception of student learning in the post-secondary classroom during Covid-19. NACTA, 65, 526–534.

Catalan, E., Drewery, M. L., Anderson, R. G., & Omana Sudhakaran, P. O. (2021). Learning Management Software (LMS) for teaching agricultural sciences: The role of age in faculty’s adoption before and during Covid-19. NACTA, 65, 442–454. Retrieved from https://www.nactateachers.org/index.php/volume-65-november-2020-october-2021/3175-learning-management-software-lms-for-teaching-agricultural-sciences-the-role-of-age-in-faculty-s-adoption-before-and-during-covid-19

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2021). Effect of upstream processing on nutritional value of post-extraction algal residue in beef cattle. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 21, 221–232. https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-181X.2021.00019.6

Carrasco, M., Drewery, M. L., Anderson, R. G., & Marshall. (2021). Adoption of technology and social media in the post-secondary agricultural classroom before and as a result of COVID-19. North American College of Teachers and Agriculture (NACTA) Journal.

Tasci, K., Drewery, M. L., Anderson, R. G., & Swafford, M. (2021). Adoption of software in the post-secondary agricultural classroom as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2021). Post-extraction algal residue as a protein supplement for beef steers consuming forage: palatability and nutrition utilization. Animal Feed Science Technology. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114796

Kerr, A., Omana Sudhakaran, P. O., & Drewery, M. L. (2020). Pre and post-weaning performance of calves fed milk replacer containing different sources of butyrate. Retrieved from https://virtual2020.adsa.org/poster-sessions/82743

Gaitan, A. V., Drewery, M. L., Thaxton, C. A., Carabante, K., Seidemann, E., Elkind-Hirsch, K., & Lammi-Keefe, C. (2018). Dietary intake and omega-3 DHA status in pregnant women who are overweight. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs, 47, 438–450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2017.08.008

Drewery, M. L., Gaitan, A. V., Spedale, S. B., Monlezun, C. J., Miketinas, D. C., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2017). Maternal n-6 and n-3 fatty acid status during pregnancy is related to infant heart rate and heart rate variability: an exploratory study. Prostaglandins Leukot Ess Fatty Acids, 117–125. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plefa.2017.09.003

Drewery, M. L., Spedale, S. B., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2017). Modulation of heart rate and heart rate variability by n-3 LCPUFA: speculation on mechanism(s). Med Hypotheses, 107, 29–34. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2017.07.011

Xu, W., Cater, M., Gaitan, A. V., Drewery, M. L., Gravois, R., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2017). Awareness of Listeria and high-risk food consumption behavior among pregnant women in Louisiana. Food Control, 76, 62–65. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.01.009

Gaitan, A. V., Drewery, M. L., Miketinas, D., Wood, J. T., Makriyannis, A., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2017). Main circulating endocannabinoids and their precursor long chain fatty acids during pregnancy.

Drewery, M. L., Gaitan, A. V., Miketinas, D., Spedale, S. B., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2017). Maternal fatty acid and inflammatory status during the third trimester affects infant heart rate and heart rate variability.

Drewery, M. L., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2017). Evolution of the infant formula industry: a historical perspective.

Drewery, M. L., Gaitan, A. V., Thaxton, C., Xu, W., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2016). Pregnant women in Louisiana are not meeting dietary seafood recommendations. J Preg, 2016, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/1853935

A, G., Drewery, M. L., Pinkston, R., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2016). Docosahexaenoic acid status in pregnancy is lower in African-Americans compared to Caucasians and Hispanics: difference in fatty acid metabolism.

Drewery, M. L., Gaitan, A. V., Pinkston, R., Spedale, S., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2016). Maternal n-3 LCPUFA status and infant heart rate variability.

Thaxton, C. A., Gaitan, A. V., Drewery, M. L., Pinkston, R. I., Seidemann, E. L., Elkind-Hirsch, K., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2016). Failure to achieve recommended n-3 DHA intake during pregnancy: nutrition education needed.

Maisashvili, A., Bryant, H., Richardson, J., Anderson, D., Wickersham, T., & Drewery, M. L. (2015). The values of whole algae and lipid extracted algae meals for aquaculture. Algal Res, 9, 133–142. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2015.03.006

Gaitan, A. V., Childress, C. L., Thaxton, C. A., Ocampo, A. G., Guerra, G. G., Hamm, C. C., … Durham, H. A. (2015). Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) appear early in life among female college-aged students.

Thaxton, C. A., Drewery, M. L., Gaitan, A. V., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2015). DHA/EPA consumption in pregnant women in Louisiana.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., Pinchak, W. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2014). Effect of increasing amounts of postextraction algal residue on straw utilization in steers. J Anim Sci, 92, 4642–4549. https://doi.org/https://doi.org10.2527/jas.2014-7795/

McCann, J. C., Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., Pinchak, W. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2014). Effect of postextraction algal residue supplementation on the ruminal microbiome of steers consuming low-quality forage. J Anim Sci, 92, 5063–5075. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2014-7811

Drewery, M. L., Clouatre, C. L., Smither, A. R., Lammi-Keefe, C. J., & Durham, H. A. (2014). Placental fatty acid trafficking in women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus.

Durham, H. A., Drewery, M. L., Clouatre, C. L., Smither, A. R., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2014). Impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on placental fatty acid transfer to the infant.

Buck, M., Lewis, M., Durham, H. A., Woods, B. G., Childress, C. L., Gaitan, A. V., … Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2014). Lifestyle behaviors in early adulthood may be important risk factors for age-related macular degeneration.

Clouatre, C. L., Drewery, M. L., Thomas, T., Durham, H. A., & Lammi-Keefe, C. J. (2013). Lipid droplet accumulation in human placental tissue.

Wickersham, T. A., & Drewery, M. L. (2013). A research summary: post-extraction algal residue as a protein supplement to cattle consuming forage.

Bryant, H. L., Gogichaishvili, I., Anderson, D., Richardson, J. W., Sawyer, J. E., Wickersham, T. A., & Drewery, M. L. (2012). The value of post-extracted algae residue. Algal Res, 1, 185–193. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2012.06.001

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2012). Potential for post extraction algal residue to replace cottonseed meal as a protein supplement for grazing cattle.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2012). Palatability of post-extraction algal residue as a protein supplement for cattle.

Drewery, M. L., & Wickersham, T. A. (2012). Effect of upstream processing on the mineral content of post-extraction algal residue.

Wickersham, T. A., & Drewery, M. L. (2012). Marketing algal coproducts as ruminant feeds.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Potential markets for post-extraction algal residue: beef cattle.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., Kenney, N., Pinchak, W. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Effect of sample processing on in situ organic matter degradability of distillers’ grains.

Drewery, M. L., Redmon, L. A., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Effect of oat maturity and variety on yield and nutritive value for grazing cattle.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., Kenney, N. M., Pinchak, W. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Effect of sample processing on in situ protein degradability of distillers’ grains.

Monson, G. R., Sawyer, J. E., Drewery, M. L., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Effect of level and frequency of protein supplementation on utilization of South Texas grass hay.

Wickersham, T. A., Bodensteiner, K. M., Drewery, M. L., & Sawyer, J. E. (2011). Effect of glycerin on intake and digestion of bermudagrass hay in beef cattle.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., Pinchak, W. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Effect of location and sample processing on measures of nutritive value in distillers’ grains.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., Kenney, N. M., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Variability in nutritive value of distillers’ grains.

Drewery, M. L., Sawyer, J. E., Kenney, N. M., Cabaniss, M. S., Pinchak, W. E., & Wickersham, T. A. (2011). Variability in mineral composition of distillers’ grains.