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1 CASSANDRA KATHERINE JONES Phone: E Waters Hall, Manhattan, KS Fax: EMPLOYMENT 2012 Assistant Professor of Feed Technology Department of Grain Science & Industry Kansas State University, Manhattan Appointment: 40% research, 35% teaching, 20% outreach, 5% service EDUCATION 2012 Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Major Professor: John Patience, Ph.D. Dissertation Title: Characterizing the fallback pig 2009 Master of Science in Animal Science Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas Major Professor: Jim Nelssen, Ph.D. Thesis Title: Effects of dietary enzymes or specialty proteins on nursery pig performance 2007 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas Major: Animal Sciences & Industry AWARDED GRANTS AS PRINCIPAL AUTHOR ($148,775) Award Year Authors Title C.K. Jones, C.K. Tuggle, 2011 N.K. Gabler, R.G.Main, D.M. Madson, and J.F. Patience C.K. Jones, R.G. Main, D.M. Madson, N.K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience C.K. Jones, N.K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience Determining the biological and metabolic differences between slow growing and fast growing transitioning pigs raised in commercial conditions using RNA-Seq Effects of enteric disease on the prevalence of fallback pigs and profitability in a commercial setting Improving net returns in pork production by improving our management of the fallback pig Awarding Agency National Pork Board Iowa Pork Producers Association Iowa Pork Producers Association Amount $50,859 $50,000 $47,916 Page 1

2 PUBLICATIONS /SCHOLARSHIP PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (4 PUBLISHED, 1 IN PRESS, 4 SUBMITTED, 2 IN PREPARATION) Jones, C.K., N. K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience Compromised growth in young pigs is not associated with defects in ileal morphology or absorptive capacity. (Submitted). Jones, C.K., D.M. Madson, R.G. Main, N. K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience Poor transition ADG is not correlated with pathological or immunological markers of enteric disease during a PRRSV outbreak. (Submitted). Jones, C.K., and J.F. Patience Birth weight is not indicative of transition performance or mortality in pigs during a PRRSV outbreak. J. Anim. Sci. (Submitted). Jones, C.K., and J.F. Patience Variation in nutrient digestibility and energy intake are key contributors to differences in post-weaning growth performance. J. Anim. Sci. (Submitted). Jones, C.K., N. K. Gabler, R.G. Main, and J.F. Patience Characterizing growth and carcass composition differences in pigs with varying weaning weights and post-weaning performance. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press). Sulabo, R.C., C.K. Jones, M.D. Tokach, R.D. Goodband, S.S. Dritz, D.R. Campbell, B.W. Ratliff, J.M. DeRouchey, and J.L. Nelssen Factors affecting storage stability of various commercial phytase sources. J. Anim. Sci. 89: Jones, C.K., M.D. Tokach, S.S. Dritz, B.W. Ratliff, N.L. Horn, R.D. Goodband, J.M. DeRouchey, R.C. Sulabo, and J.L. Nelssen Efficacy of different commercial phytase enzymes and development of an available phosphorus release curve for Escherichia coli-derived phytases in nursery pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 88: Jones, C.K., J.R. Bergstrom, M.D. Tokach, J.M. DeRouchey, R.D. Goodband, J.L. Nelssen, and S.S. Dritz Efficacy of commercial enzymes in diets containing various concentrations and sources of dried distillers grains with solubles for nursery pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 88: Jones, C.K., J.M. DeRouchey, J.L. Nelssen, M.D. Tokach, S.S. Dritz, and R.D. Goodband Effects of fermented soybean meal and specialty animal protein sources on nursery pig performance. J. Anim. Sci. 88: Jones, C.K., J.A. Acosta, M.D. Tokach, J.L. Usry, C.R. Neill, and J.F. Patience Feed efficiency in nursery pigs is maximized when additional Lys is supplied by L-Lys HCl instead of intact protein. (In preparation). Page 2

3 Jones, C.K., C.K. Tuggle, and J.F. Patience. Determining the biological and metabolic differences between slow-growing and fast-growing transitioning pigs raised in commercial conditions using RNA-Seq. (In preparation). PEER- REVIEWED RESEARCH ABSTRACTS (15 PUBLISHED, 1 IN PREPARATION) Jones, C.K., D.M. Madson, R.G. Main, N.K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience Periweaning failure to thrive syndrome in nursery pigs is associated with gastrointestinal lesions, but not enteric pathogens. J. Anim. Sci. 90(E3)580. Jones, C.K., N.K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience Porcine periweaning failure to thrive syndrome is driven by poor appetite and nutrient digestibility, but not ileal morphology or absorptive capacity. XII International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs Program and Book of Abstracts. p Jones, C.K. and J.F. Patience Post-weaning transition ADG can serve as a tool to manage within-barn variation. J Anim. Sci. 90(E1)184. Jones, C.K., J.A. Acosta, M.D. Tokach, J.L. Usry, C.R. Neill, and J.F. Patience Feed efficiency of 7- to 16-kg pigs is maximized when additional Lys is supplied by L- Lys HCl instead of intact protein, but is not affected when diets are supplemented with differing sources of NEAA nitrogen. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E1)439. Jones, C.K., R.G. Main, N.K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience Both weaning weight and postweaning growth performance affect nutrient digestibility and energy utilization in pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E2)131. Jones, C.K., N.K. Gabler, R.G. Main, and J.F. Patience Irrespective of differences in weaning weight, feed efficiency is not different among pigs with varying average daily gain. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E2)81. Patience, J.F., A.L. Chipman, and C.K. Jones Impact of a fermented soybean meal product and/or a candida utilis yeast product on nutrient utilization and growth performance of weanling pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E2)112. Patience, J.F., A.L. Chipman, C.K. Jones, and T. Scheer Varying corn particle size distribution affects the digestibility of energy for the growing pig. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E2)127. Pilcher, C.M., A. Greco, C.R. Hurburgh, G.P. Munkvold, C.K. Jones, and J.F. Patience. Determining the energy digestibility of mold-damaged corn selected for low mycotoxin content in finishing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E1)755. Jones, C.K., M.D. Tokach, R.D. Goodband, S.S. Dritz, D.R. Campbell, B.W. Ratliff, J.M. DeRouchey, and J.L. Nelssen Stability of various commercial phytase sources. J. Anim. Sci. 88(E3)117. Page 3

4 Jones, C.K., M.D. Tokach, B.W. Ratliff, N.L. Horn, S.S. Dritz, R.D. Goodband, J.M DeRouchey, and J.L. Nelssen Efficacy of varying phytase levels and development of a P release curve. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E3)65. Jones, C.K., J.M. DeRouchey, J.L. Nelssen, M.D. Tokach, S.S. Dritz, and R.D. Goodband Effects of PepSoyGen (PSG) and Dried Porcine Solubles 50 (DPS 50) on nursery pig performance. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E3)101. Jones, C.K., J.R. Bergstrom, M.D. Tokach, J.M. DeRouchey, J.L. Nelssen, S.S. Dritz, and R.D. Goodband Effects of commercial enzymes in diets containing dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) on nursery pig performance. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E3)83. Benz, C.K., M.D. Tokach, C.J. Groesbeck, S.S. Dritz, R.D. Goodband, J.L. Nelssen, J.M. DeRouchey A Comparison of Bygholm Feed Sieve to standard particle-size analysis techniques. J. Anim. Sci. 84(E2)52. Jones, C.K., C.K. Tuggle, and J.F. Patience. Determining the biological and metabolic differences between slow-growing and fast-growing transitioning pigs raised in commercial conditions using RNA-Seq. (In preparation). EXTENSION REPORTS Jones, C.K., N.K. Gabler, and J.F. Patience Post-weaning failure to thrive in pigs is associated with increased organ weights and possible anemia, but not changes in intestinal function. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. AS-Leaflet-R2734. Jones, C.K. and J.F. Patience Birth weight and post-weaning failure to thrive affect subsequent growth performance, but not nursery nutrient digestibility or carcass composition of pigs. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. AS-Leaflet-R2733. Jones, C.K. and J.F. Patience Feed efficiency in nursery pigs is maximized when additional Lys is supplied by L-Lys HCl instead of intact protein, but not affected by differing NEAA nitrogen sources. Iowa State University Animal Industry Reports. AS- Leaflet-R2735. Jones, C.K., N.K. Gabler, R.G. Main, and J.F. Patience Both weaning weight and postweaning growth performance affect nutrient digestibility and energy utilization in pigs. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. AS-Leaflet-R2654. Jones, C.K., N.K. Gabler, R.G. Main, and J.F. Patience Irrespective of differences in weaning weight, feed efficiency is not different among pigs with varying average daily gain. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. AS-Leaflet-R2652. Greco, A., C.R. Hurburgh, G.P. Munkvold, J.F. Patience, C.K. Jones, and C.M. Pilcher Defining the feeding value of moldy corn selected for low mycotoxin content. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. AS-Leaflet-R2656. Page 4

5 Sulabo, R.C., C.K. Jones, M.D. Tokach, R.D. Goodband, S.S. Dritz, D.R. Campbell, B.W. Ratliff, J.M. DeRouchey, and J.L. Nelssen Factors affecting storage stability of various commercial phytase sources. Kansas State University Swine Research 2010: Jones, C.K., M.D. Tokach, R.D. Goodband, J.L. Nelssen, S.S. Dritz, J.M. DeRouchey, and D. McKilligan An evaluation of Peptone as a specialty protein source in diets for nursery pigs. Kansas State University Swine Research 2009: Jones, C.K., M.D. Tokach, B.W. Ratliff, N.L. Horn, S.S. Dritz, R.D. Goodband, J.M DeRouchey, and J.L. Nelssen Efficacy of varying phytase levels and development of a P release curve. Kansas State University Swine Research 2009: Jones, C.K., J.M. DeRouchey, J.L. Nelssen, M.D. Tokach, S.S. Dritz, and R.D. Goodband Effects of PepSoyGen and Dried Porcine Solubles 50 on nursery pig diets. Kansas State University Swine Research 2008: Jones, C.K., J.R. Bergstrom, M.D. Tokach, J.M. DeRouchey, J.L. Nelssen, S.S. Dritz, and R.D. Goodband Effects of commercial enzymes in diets containing dried distillers grains with solubles for nursery pig performance. Kansas State University Swine Research 2008: Benz, C.K., M.D. Tokach, C.N. Groesbeck, S.S. Dritz, J.L. Nelssen, R.D. Goodband, and J.M. DeRouchey A comparison of Bygholm Feed Sieve to standard particle-size analysis techniques. Kansas State University Swine Research 2005: INVITED PRESENTATIONS Patience, J.F., C.K. Jones, and N.A. Gutierrez. Ingredient Selection is an Unpredictable Marketplace and Production Environment: Financial and Non-Financial Considerations. 30 th Western Nutrition Conference. Winnipeg, MB. 23 September Jones, C.K. Practical Recommendations for Phytase Usage. Allen D. Leman Swine Conference. St. Paul, MN. 19 September TECHNICAL NOTES Benz, C.K. and R.D. Goodband Three-sieve particle size analysis procedures and three screen particle size worksheet RESEARCH FEATURED IN SOFTWARE FORMULATION/POPULAR PRESS ARTICLES Lundeen. T Nutrient retention key to residual feed intake. Feedstuffs June 25, Page 5

6 Lundeen, T Lysine requirement not dependent on source. Feedstuffs. February 27, National Swine Nutrition Guide Phytase Release Values. Diet Formulation & Evaluation Software. US Pork Center of Excellence. Goihl, J. H Enzymes do not improve DDGS feeding value. Feedstuffs. July 26, Berg, L Digging deep to capitalize on DDGS. National Hog Farmer. August 15, Vansickle, J On-farm particle size analysis is improved. National Hog Farmer. August 15, TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fall 2012 Kansas State University Introduction to Grain Science Primary instructor; 132 students Iowa State University Preparing Future Faculty Program Faculty mentors: Dr. Doug Kenealy and Dr. Anna Johnson 2011 Iowa State University Swine Science Primary instructor of nutrition module Teaching Assistant Course Instructor: Dr. Tom Baas Teaching Evaluation Scores for ISU Swine Science Nutrition Module Module as a whole 3.30 Module course content 3.42 Instructor s effectiveness in teaching core concepts 3.30 Instructor s knowledge in this area 3.84 Knowledge gained during this module 3.27 Relevance and usefulness of the content in this module 3.42 Use of examples to demonstrate core concepts 3.44 Instructor s enthusiasm in this module 3.61 Scoring Key: 4 = Excellent, 3 = Good, 2 = Fair, 1 = Poor Scores are based from 99 responses (113 registered students) Iowa State University Swine Science Feed Manufacturing Laboratory Primary instructor Course Instructor: Dr. Tom Baas PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES American Society of Animal Science Graduate Director/National Board Member Iowa State University Preparing Future Faculty Program Iowa State University Dept. of Animal Science Graduate Curriculum Committee Page 6

7 WORK EXPERIENCE 2012 Kansas State University Department of Grain Science & Industry, Manhattan Assistant Professor of Feed Technology 2011 Vita Plus, Corporation, Madison, WI Independent statistical consultant Iowa State University Department of Animal Science, Ames Graduate Research Assistant Applied Swine Nutrition Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences & Industry, Manhattan Graduate Research Assistant Swine Nutrition RECENT AWARDS AND HONORS American Society of Animal Science 2012 Agri-King Outstanding Animal Science Graduate Student 2012 Dr. Tim S. Stahly Outstanding Swine Nutrition Midwest Graduate Student International Ingredient Corporation 2012 Pinnacle Award Iowa State University 2012 Outstanding Graduate Student in Animal Science Research 2011 Print and Grace Powers Hudson Scholarship in Agriculture Iowa Pork Foundation 2010 Graduate Fellowship PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS American Angus Association American Feed Industry Association American Meat Science Association American Society of Animal Science National Cattlemen s Beef Association National Pork Board Pork Quality Assurance Certified Page 7

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