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Name: Cathleen Williams
Title: Associate Professor
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Department: School of Animal Sciences
Organization: LSU AgCenter
Address 1: 202A Dairy Science Bldg.
Address 2: Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone Number: (225) 578-4574
Fax Number: (225) 578-4008

Education/Training

B.S., Louisiana State University, Dairy Production Science

M.S., University of Georgia, Dairy Science

Ph.D., Auburn University, Animal Science

Areas of Specialization/Research
Dairy Nutrition and Physiology, Calf Nutrition and Management

Affiliate Lab Director, BioPRYN bovine pregnancy testing services

Veterinary Endocrine Diagnostics laboratory services
Professional Experience

1991-1994  - Research Technician, Nutrition Lab, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Georgia

1995  - Biological Science Technician, USDA Fish Disease and Parasites Lab, Auburn, Ala.

1995-1998  - Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Auburn University

1998-2004  - Assistant Professor, Department of Dairy Science, Louisianan State University

2004-Present  - Associate Professor, School of Animal Sciences, Louisiana State University

2008-2010 - Rector, Agriculture Residential College, College of Agriculture, LSU



Awards/Grants

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Louisiana Professor of the Year, 2010

LSU College of Agriculture Alumni Teaching Award, 2009

Sedberry Award for Undergraduate Teaching, College of Agriculture, LSU, 2008.

North American Teachers and Colleges of Agriculture Excellence in Teaching Award, 2006

Gamma Sigma Delta Teaching Award, 2006

LSU Agricultural Student Association Outstanding Club Advisor, 2005.

Tiger Athletic Foundation Outstanding Assistant Professor, College of Agriculture, 2004.

LSU Agricultural Student Association Outstanding Club Advisor, 2004.

Advisor Excellence Award, Louisiana State University, 2002.

American Dairy Science Association Outstanding Student Affiliate Division Advisor, 2001.

Gamma Sigma Delta Teaching Merit Honor Roll, LSU, April, 2001, 2002, 2004- 2010

Publications/Presentations/Patents

R. M. Doescher, C. C. Williams, C. F. Hutchison, B. F. Jenny, and A. H. Dolejsiova. 2010. Effects of different levels of cottonseed hulls on rumen development and growth in dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 93 E-Suppl 1:174.

K. C. Simon, C. C. Williams*, L. R. Gentry, B. F. Jenny, R. M. Doescher, and A. H. Dolejsiova. 2010. Effects of meal timing on anabolic hormone status and energy metabolism in neonatal Holstein calves. J. Dairy Sci. 93 E-Suppl 1:636.

Laborde, J.M., C. C. Williams, C. Leonardi, C. F. Hutchison, B. F. Jenny, B. L. Fisher, and A. H. Dolejsiova. 2009. Effect of probiotics and yeast culture on rumen development and growth of dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 92, E-Suppl. 1:162

Bridges, A.J., C.C. Williams, C.F. Hutchison, J.M. Laborde, A.N. Howard, and C. Leonardi. 2008. Effect of milk replacer composition on growth and rumen development of neonatal Holstein calves. J. Dairy Sci. 91 (E-Suppl 1): 123

Williams, C.C., D.T. Gantt, C.F. Hutchison, C.C. Stanley, and M.A. Froetschel. 2007. Effects of early intensified nutrition on growth and metabolism of neonatal dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl 1): 112.

Sissell, C.A., C.C. Williams, C.F. Hutchison, D.T. Gantt, L.R. Gentry, A.J. Bridges, and J.E. Chandler. 2007. Effects of protein sources on growth and hormonal status of weaned dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 90 (Suppl. 1): 123.

Stanley, C.C., C.C. Williams, D.T. Gantt, J. R. Roberts, and S. R. Adams. 2006. Characterization of metabolic hormones and insulin sensitivity in transition dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1): 346

Albers, E.A., C.C. Williams, C.F. Hutchison, D.T. Gantt, L.R. Gentry, and C.C. Stanley. 2006. Effects of milking frequency in early lactation on prolactin and growth hormone release and on milk production throughout lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1): 353.

Stanley, C.C, C.C. Williams, J. Heintz, E. Rees, and D.T. Gantt. 2005. Effects of Gammulin® on performance in non-stressed neonatal dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1): 25.

Williams, C.C., A.M. Ponson, C.C. Stanley, H.G. Bateman, II, P.T. Richardel, and D.T. Gantt. 2004. Accuracy and precision of commercially available glucometers for use in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1): 197.

Richardel, P.T., C.C. Williams, H.G. Bateman, II, C.F. Hutchison, C.C. Stanley, Y.H. Chung, T.W. White, L.R. Gentry, D.L. Thompson, Jr., and D.T. Gantt. 2004. Effects of dietary protein level and fish meal on growth and hormonal status of weaned dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1): 210.

Stanley, C.C., C.C. Williams, H.G. Bateman, II, D.T. Gantt, J.C. Roberts, P.T. Richardel, J.C. Lovejoy, and E. Ravussin. 2004. Insulin sensitivity in lactating dairy cows and neonatal calves: Comparson of the minimal model and the hyerinsulinemic euglycemic clamp. J. Dairy Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1): 130.

Williams, C.C., B.T. Crochet, L.D. Bunting, J.M. Fernandez, and C.C. Stanley. 2004. Metabolic responses of periparturient Holstein cows and heifers supplemented with chromium picolinate. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:312-318

Williams, C.C., J.K. Calmes, J.M. Fernandez, C.C. Stanley, J.C. Lovejoy, H.G. Bateman, II, L.R. Gentry, D.T. Gantt, and G.D. Harding. 2004. Glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in Gulf Coast Native and Suffolk ewes during late gestation and early lactation. Small Rumin. Res. 54:167-171

Stanley, C.C, C.C. Williams, B.F. Jenny, J.M. Fernandez, H.G. Bateman, II, W.A. Nipper, J.C. Lovejoy, D.T. Gantt, and G.E. Goodier. 2002. Effects of feeding milk replacer once versus twice daily on glucose metabolism in Holstein and Jersey Calves. J. Dairy Sci. 85:2335-2343.

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