John J. McGlone (born October 27, 1955) is an American animal scientist"American Humane Certified to Launch Online Training". Beef, 12 March 2009. and a Frank Guggenheim Fellow, Institutional Official Director and professor of Animal Science at Texas Tech University."Is the GMO Debate Aimed at Pig Testicles?". Modern Farmer. By Sam Brasch on January 20, 2015"'Pig Perfume' Stops Dogs From Behaving Badly". Aug 25, 2014 by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News
Early life and education
McGlone grew up in the New York City area and on Long Island, New York. He graduated from Holy Family High School in Huntington, New York. He received his B.S. and his M.S. in 1977, and in 1979 in Animal Science with a minor in Neuroscience at Washington State University. He completed his Ph.D. in 1981 in Animal Science with a minor in Neural and Behavioral Biology from University of Illinois. He was a research professor in animal science at University of Wyoming before moving to Texas Tech University."Featured Articles: Changing from Sow Gestation Crates to Pens: Problem or Opportunity?". The Pig Site.
Research and academic contributions
McGlone is known for his research and contributions in (a) the use of pheromones to alter farm animal and companion animal behavior,"Boar Taint Chemical Calms Naughty Dogs" . The Pet Site. (b) the welfare of transport in pigs, (c) housing and care of sows (adult pigs),"New Sow Feeding System". National Hog Farmer. and (d) sustainable pork production systems."Understanding Improvest". National Hog Farmer. Dale Miller, January 2015
McGlone has published over 150 original refereed publications including papers, book chapters, abstracts and technical reports. He has been invited to speak in the US, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia on animal behavior, welfare, and management. He is frequently quoted in the news as an expert on farm animal behaviour." Goat hair pheromone puts female goats in the mood, say goat-arousal experts". Christian Science Monitor. By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe, LiveScience Staff Writer February 28, 2014
McGlone has been granted more than $4.8 million research funding. He started a company, Farm Animal Care Training and Auditing, which was sold to Frost in 2012.
Honors and awards
1992: ASAS Animal Management AwardASAS Animal Management Award, Journal of Animal Science, 2002. 2010: Chair of Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) Animal Care and Use Committee 1990: Presidential Academic Achievement Award at TTU 1992: Outstanding Researcher at College of Agricultural Science at TTU 1983 and 1984: Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Fellowship Award
Books
John J. McGlone co-authored a book with Pond, Wilson G titled Pig Production: Biological Principles and ApplicationsProduction: Biological Principles and Applications, . (). This book is widely used as a textbook.
References
External links John J. McGlone page at website of laboratory of animal behavior, physiology and welfare at TTU Production: Biological Principles and Applications, . List of notable graduates from his laboratory Farm Animal Care Training and Auditing Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Agriculture briefly, 11/10/2003. ASAS Animal Management Award, Journal of Animal Science, 2002.