Background
Mertens, David Roy was born on September 11, 1947 in Jefferson City, Missoury. Son of Clement Theodore and Ida Mae (Stockman) Mertens.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
David Roy Mertens
Edit Profile
David Roy Mertens, American Dairy scientist, researcher. Achievements include development of the Núcleo de Dinâmica e Fluidos-energy intake system for more accurately formulating rations for dairy cows; improved methods of analysis for neutral detergents fiber in feeds and foods; investigated the kinetics of digestion and developed computer models of digestion by animals. Recipient Outstanding Research award Wisconsin Forage Council, 1987.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Dairy Husbandry, U. Missouri, 1969; Master of Science in Dairy Husbandry, U. Missouri, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition, Cornell Univercity, 1973.
Career
Assistant professor animal science, Iowa State University, Ames, 1973-1975; associate professor dairy science, U. Georgia, Athens, 1975-1984; research dairy scientist, United States Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, Wisconsin, since 1984.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society Animal Science, American Dairy Science Association (Ralston Purina Tchg.award 1984), American Chemical Society, Association Official Analytical Chemists.
Connections
Married Carolyn Ann Miller, June 17, 1972. Children: Christa Anne, Paul David.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic