Matthew J. Quinn
7523 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79424
Phone: (785) 341-7728
Fax: (806) 742-2427
Email: matthew.j.quinn@ttu.edu
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Ruminant Nutrition, Expected Graduation August 2010
Master of Science, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Ruminant Nutrition, August 2007
Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University, College Station
Animal Science, Science Option, Business Minor, August 2004
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University, Lubbock
January 2008-Present
Writing and implementation of research projects for partial fulfillment of doctoral requirements, research
regarding grain processing and effects of feeding ethanol byproducts on performance and metabolism of
feedlot cattle. Research pertaining to the influence of dietary sulfur on rumen fermentation and the
production of hydrogen sulfide gas in the presence of ionophores.
Intern, Feedlot Nutrition Consultant Assistant
Integrated Animal Production Inc., Toowoomba QLD, Australia 4350
August 2007-December 2007
Assisted in formulation of feedlot rations, data collection and implementation of research trials, writing of
company reports, and analysis of producer information.
Research Feedlot Manager/Research Assistant
Kansas State University Beef Cattle Research Center
August 2005-January 2007
Responsible for management and care of Kansas State University Beef Cattle Research Center facility,
husbandry and care of research animals, study design and implementation, study coordination, ration
formulation, personnel management, management of feeding program, and oversight of animal health
program.
Student Worker
Texas A&M University, Department of Animal Sciences,
July 2003-August 2004
Assisted with general maintenance and care of research animals at the Astrec Beef Cattle Nutrition
Center. Duties also included data collection, entry, analysis, and maintenance of ruminant nutrition lab.
Family Cattle Feeding Operation
Stoney Point Feedyard, Melissa, TX
February 1989-August 2000
General laborer, assisted in pulling and treating of sick animals and light construction.
Areas of Research
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Investigating the role of Omega-3 fatty acids as anti-inflammatory agents for stressed receiving cattle and
subsequent feedlot performance.
Investigation of ractopamine-HCl on performance and meat quality of feedlot heifers.
Research involving ractopamine-HCl digestive manipulation of feedlot heifers.
Examining the effects of grain processing and retrograde starch on ruminal fermentation and performance.
Evaluating feedlot performance of cattle fed ethanol byproducts.
Determining the effects of dietary sulfur on hydrogen sulfide production in beef cattle fed ionophores.
Activities and Awards
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2005-2006 Midwestern Animal Science Meetings
2005-2008 National Animal Science Meetings
2004-2008 Plains Nutrition Council Meetings
2004-2005 Kansas State Graduate Student Association
2008, 2009 TCFA Education Foundation Scholarship recipient
2008 International Livestock Congress Calgary Travel Fellowship recipient
2008 Hansen Endowed Scholarship in Beef Cattle Nutrition and Physiology recipient
Memberships
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Stoney Point Group, (Employee, 1989-present)
American Society of Animal Science (2004-present)
Texas Cattle Feeders Association (2000-present)
Publications
Quinn, M. J., M. L. May, K. E. Hales, N. DiLorenzo, J. Leibovich, D. R. Smith, and M. L. Galyean. 2009. The effects of
ionophores and antibiotics on in vitro hydrogen sulfide production, dry matter disappearance, and total gas
production in cultures with a steam-flaked corn based substrate with or without added sulfur. J. Anim. Sci.
87:1705-1713.
Quinn, M. J., C. D. Reinhardt, E. R. Loe, B. E. Depenbusch, M. E. Corrigan, M. L. May, and J. S. Drouillard. 2008. The
effects of ractopamine-HCl (Optaflexx) on performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of feedlot heifers.
J. Anim. Sci. 86:902-908.
Quinn, M. J., E. R. Loe, B. E. Depenbusch, J. J. Higgins, and J. S. Drouillard. 2008. The effects of flaxseed oil and
derivatives on in vitro gas production, performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of finishing steers.
Prof. Anim. Sci. 24:161-168.
Quinn, M. J., E. S. Moore, D. U. Thomson, B. E. Depenbusch, M. L. May, J. J. Higgins, J. F. Carter, and J. S. Drouillard.
2008. The effects of feeding flaxseed during the receiving period on morbidity, mortality, performance, and
carcass characteristics of feedlot heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 86:3054-3061.
Depenbusch, B. E., J. S. Drouillard, E. R. Loe, J. J. Higgins, M.E. Corrigan, and M. J. Quinn. 2008. Efficacy of monensin
and tylosin in finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn with and without corn wet distiller’s grains with solubles.
J. Anim. Sci. 86:2270-2276.
Depenbusch, B. E., E. R. Loe, M. J. Quinn, M. E. Corrigan, M. L. Gibson, K. K. Karges, and J. S. Drouillard. 2008. Corn
distiller’s grains with solubles derived from a traditional or partial fractionation process: growth performance and
carcass characteristics of finishing feedlot heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 86:2338-2343.
Winterholler, S. J., G. L. Parsons, D. K. Walker, M. J. Quinn, J. S. Drouillard, and B. J. Johnson. 2008. Effect of feedlot
management system on response to ractopamine-HCl in yearling steers. J. Anim. Sci. 86:2401-2414.
Abstracts
Corrigan, M., J. Drouillard, C. Wyatt, E. Loe, B. Depenbusch, A. Webb, M. Quinn, and H. Wang. 2006. Effects of
melegestrol acetate on L-selectin and B2-integrin expression of polymorphonuclear leukocytes from heifers
challenged with lipopolysaccharide. J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl. 2): (Abstr.)
Quinn, M. J., J. S. Douillard, E. R. Loe, B. E. Depenbusch, A. S. Webb, and M. E. Corrigan. 2005. Effects of ractopamineHCl (Optaflexx) on feedlot heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2): (Abstr.).
Depenbusch, B. E., D. K. Walker, E. R. Loe, E. C. Titgemeyer, M. J. Quinn, M. E. Corrigan, A. S. Webb, and J. S.
Drouillard. 2005. Effects of ractopamine-HCl (Optaflexx) and protein source on performance and carcass
characteristics of feedlot heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2): (Abstr.).
May, M. L., M. L. Hands, M. J. Quinn, B. E. Depenbusch, J. O. Wallace, C. D. Reinhardt, and J. S. Drouillard. 2007. Dry
distiller’s grains with solubles in steam-flaked or dry-rolled corn diets with reduced roughage levels. J. Anim. Sci.
85 (Suppl 1): (Abstr.).
May, M. L., M. J. Quinn, B. E. Depenbusch, and J. S. Drouillard. 2007. Use of distiller’s dry grains in steam-flaked and
dry-rolled corn finishing diets with reduced roughage levels. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl 1): (Abstr.).
Hales, K. E., K. R. Wilson, J. T. Vasconcelos, J. C. Declerk, M. L. May, M. J. Quinn, and M. L. Galyean. 2008. Effects of
bulk density of steam-flaked corn and dietary roughage concentration on performance, rate of intake, and acid base
balance of Holstein steers. ASAS Annual Meeting. July 7-11. Indianapolis, IN. Abstr. 789.
Experiment Station Reports of Progress
Loe, E. R., M. J. Quinn, D. K. Walker, B. E. Depenbusch, A. S. Webb, M. E. Corrigan, T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson,
B. D. Dicke, E. C. Titgemeyer, and J. S. Drouillard. 2005. Effect of Optaflexx on finishing performance of steers
and heifers. Texas A&M Research and Extension Publ. No AREC 05-20.
Depenbusch, B. E., J. S. Drouillard, E. R. Loe, M. E. Corrigan, and M. J. Quinn. 2007. Optimizing use of distiller’s grains
in finishing cattle diets. Kansas State Agric. Exp. Sta. Rep. of Prog. 978.
Depenbusch, B. E., J. S. Drouillard, E. R. Loe, and M. J. Quinn. 2007. Corn wet distiller’s grains as a replacement for feed
grade antibiotics. Kansas State Agric. Exp. Sta. Rep. of Prog. 978.
Depenbusch, B. E., J. S. Drouillard, E. R. Loe, M. J. Quinn, and M. E. Corrigan. 2007. De-germed corn distiller’s grains
has a feeding value similar to traditional distiller’s grains. Kansas State Agric. Exp. Sta. Rep. of Prog. 978
Depenbusch, B. E., J. S. Drouillard, E. R. Loe, M. E. Corrigan, A. S. Webb, and M. J. Quinn. 2005. Effect of distiller’s
grains with solubles on finishing cattle performance. Texas A&M Research and Extension Publ. No. AREC 05-20
May, M. L., J. S. Drouillard, M. J. Quinn, and C. E. Walker. 2007. Wet distiller’s grains with solubles in beef finishing
diets comprised of steam-flaked or dry-rolled corn. Kansas State Agric. Exp. Sta. Rep. of Prog. 978.
References
Mike Galyean, Ph. D.
Paul Whitfield Horn Professor
Thornton Distinguished Chair
Texas Tech University
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
Box 42141 Lubbock, TX 79409-2141
Phone (806) 742-2453
Email: michael.galyean@ttu.edu
David Hutcheson, Ph. D.
Animal-Agricultural Consulting, Inc.
P.O. Box 50367
Amarillo, TX 79159
Phone: (806) 359-1091
Email: dhutch1941@sbcglobal.net
Jim Drouillard, Ph. D.
Professor
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Kansas State University
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
133 Call Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-1600
Phone: (785) 532-1204
Email: jdrouill@oznet.ksu.edu
Dan Thomson, Ph. D., DVM
Assistant Professor, Section Head
Kansas State University
Food Animal Production Medicine
Department of Clinical Science
College of Veterinary Medicine
Manhattan, KS 66506-5701
Phone: (785) 532-4989
Email: dthomson@vet.k-state.edu
Steve Armbruster, Ph. D.
Steve Armbruster Consulting, Inc.
P.O. Box 2195
Stillwater, OK 74076
Phone: (405) 612-5700
Email: sarmbruster@beeftech.net
John Doyle, Ph. D., DVM
Integrated Animal Production Inc.
PO Box 1821
Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia
Phone: 07 469 6900
Email: jdoyle@iap4feed.com