Faculty Profiles

Kenchanna, D., (Waliczek) Cade, T. M., & Drewery, M. L. (2025). DETERMINING THE SUITABILITY OF INCORPORATING BLACK SOLDIER FLY FRASS IN THE PRODUCTION OF A QUALITY COMPOST. Fermentation, 10(12), 613. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10120613

Barrett, M., Drewery, M. L., & Fischer, B. (2025). Entomologists’ Knowledge of, and Attitudes Towards, Insect Welfare in Research and Education.

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

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

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.