(2012) ASABE Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

(2008) Advisor award for National Society of Collegiate Scholars. National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

(2006) Outstanding Teacher in Animal Science 2006. Department of Animal Science.

(2005) Outstanding Counselor in Animal Science 2005. Animal Sciences Department.

(2000) Outstanding Counselor in Animal Science 2000. Department of Animal Science.

(1996) Sir Fredrick McMasters Reseach Fellow. CSIRO, Australian National Government.

(1997) Distinguished Visting Scientist. Pig Research and Development Corp., Canberra ACT. Australia.

(1995) Distinguished Service Award. National Swine Improvement Federation.

(1992) USDA Distinguished Service Award. United States Department of Agriculture.

(1989) Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Waite Agricultural Research Institute. University of Adelaide, South Australia.

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