Mr. David G. Lust, M.S., PAS Instructor of Animal Science Director, WTAMU Nance Ranch Division of Agriculture West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX  USA

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Education 1985 -  B.S., Texas Tech University             Lubbock, Texas  (Agricultural Education) 1989 – M.S.  Michigan State University             East Lansing, Michigan (Animal Science)

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Experience 1989 – 1992  Education Program Specialist, Department of Animal Science, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 1992 – Present Instructor of Animal Science, West Texas A&M University

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Professional Organizations  American Angus Association, State Delegate  Texas Angus Association, Board of Directors  Greater West Texas Angus Association, Board of Directors  Gamma Sigma Delta  Alpha Zeta  

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Academic Interests  Livestock evaluation and selection:  Visual and data based evaluation techniques. Genetic evaluation of beef cattle:  Use of  Expected Progeny Differences in commercial and purebred herds. Genetic management in beef cattle:  Mating systems and application of  genetic principles; using expected progeny differences . Reproductive management in beef cattle:  Use of estrus synchronization, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer. Ranch management:  Identifying and managing natural, physical, financial, and human resources.

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Personal Information  Address:  WTAMU box 60998  Canyon, TX 79016-0001  Phone: (806) 651-2551  FAX: (806) 651-2938  E-mail:  dlust@mail.wtamu.edu

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Selected Publications Lust, David G. 1997.  “ Do You Need More Bull Power?”  The Cattleman. October 1997. Lust, David G. 1998.  “Are You Using The Best?”  American Red Angus Magazine.  January 1998.