Billy Cook Consulting Support Research Manager Ag Research bjcook@noble.org

• Doctor of Philosophy in beef cattle production and meat science, 1997, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
• Master of Science in beef cattle production, 1995, Texas A&M University
• Bachelor of Science in animal health management, 1991, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas

Cook joined the Noble Foundation in 1999 as a livestock specialist on the NF-2 team. In November 2004, he took the consulting support research manager position in which he plans, coordinates and implements the Agricultural Division's research and demonstration efforts. He also is responsible for overseeing the management of the Foundation's farm resources.

His specific research interests involve replacement beef heifer selection and management and enhancing stocker cattle performance on cool-season and warm-season pastures.

Cook served as general manager of the Beef Development and Research Center of Texas from January 1998 until joining the Noble Foundation. He managed this newly founded bull performance and development program through the first 18 months of its operation. During this time, more than 1,700 bulls were performance tested.

Cook is a member of the American Society of Animal Science and the American Meat Science Association.

He grew up in the small West Texas community of Imperial.

Online publications include:
Preparing for the Future on Noble Research Farms
Establishing Switchgrass for Grazing and Energy
Ag Division's Research Efforts Expanded in 2006
Don't Overlook Proper Accounting for Bulk-Purchased Inputs
Foundation Operating Groups Focus on Cross-Divisional Projects
Update: Ag Division Livestock Research and Demonstration Projects
Ag Division's Research and Demonstration Projects Support Consulting
An Ounce of Prevention May Lead to More Pounds of Live Calves From Heifers
When Considering A.I., Be Prepared
Cattle Identification: What Will the Future Hold?
These Cow Feeding Tips Could Help Save Money
Feeding, Culling Are Main Drought Considerations
Trade Show Highlights New Electronic Identification (EID) Developments
How Does Your Herd Measure Up?
Texas' New Cattle TB Status Affects Regulations
Thoughts for the Spring Breeding Season
Hay! How Can You Save Money?
Some Thoughts on Selecting the Cow Herd
Replacement Heifer Management
Beef Quality Assurance
The New U.S. Beef Consumer
Selecting the "Right" Bull