Nutritionists

Meet Our Nutritionists

Dr. Monty Kerley

PhD Nutritionist

  • Dr. Kerley lives in the southern tip of Illinois on his personal research feedlot. 
  • He received his M.S. and PhD at University of Illinois in 1984 and 1987.
  • Dr. Kerley specializes in formulating rations based off of a calves' amino acid requirement.
  • He is passionate about developing calves to their full genetic potential by using innovative ration formulation, residual feed intake, and management. 
  • In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandkids.
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Brandon Rodriguez

Nutritionist

  • Brandon grew up in Needville, Texas
  • He received his Master's degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville in 2014.
  • He is a beef cattle/rumen nutritionist that works primarily with cow/calf and feedlot cattle.
  • Brandon is passionate about helping cattle producers to be more profitable through improving the nutritional program and management of an operation; he also loves the relationships he's made along the way.
  • In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time outdoors with his family.
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Carson McMullen

Nutritionist

  • Carson grew up on a milo and wheat farm with some cattle outside of Plainville, Kansas. 
  • He received his Master's degree in Animal Science in 2015 from Kansas State University. 
  • He specializes in ruminant nutrition in Nebraska and Iowa.
  • Carson is passionate about helping producers integrate their cropping and livestock operations to maximize total farm profit. 
  • In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, fishing, upland bird hunting, and helping manage the family farm. 
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