Tommy Perkins, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Animal Science
Office: Happy State Bank Academic and Research Building, Room 245
Email: tperkins@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-3578
Professional Profile
Dr. Perkins is a graduate of West Texas A&M University, where he was recognized as a Graduate of Distinction by the Department of Agriculture in 2014. He joined the Department of Agriculture as a faculty member in 2019. He earned his doctoral degree in Animal Breeding from Texas Tech University in 1992. He served as a professor at Missouri State University and Texas State University for nearly twenty years, where his professional career is most noted for excellence in the field of beef cattle ultrasound.
Industry Service
Dr. Perkins has previously served on the Beef Improvement Federation Board of Directors and also currently serves as chairman of the End Product Committee. Additionally, Dr. Perkins has served on the board of directors for the Texas Beef Council, Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas, the National Pedigreed Livestock Council and United States Livestock Genetics Export Council. He completed a two-year term as President of the Beef Breeds Council after serving as their director for ten years.
Teaching and Related Service
Dr. Perkins teaches Animal Breeding (ANSC 3355), Stocker Cattle Management (ANSC 4321) and Reproductive Techniques in Livestock (ANSC 4330). Dr. Perkins is a member of the American Society of Animal Science and American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Dr. Perkins currently serves as Associate Professor and is holder of the Dean Hawkins Endowed Distinguished Chair for Cow Calf Management at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.
Dr. Perkins currently is Director of the WTAMU Ranches including the Nance Ranch and the Gerdsen Ranch.
Research and Creative Activity
Dr. Perkins research interests include the use of ultrasound technology to evaluate body composition in live beef cattle along with use of other technologies to improve genomics and reproductive performance in livestock.
2021 Faculty Research Poster Session and Research Fair Presentation:
Investigation of a Possible Novel Genetic Mutation in Brangus Calves with Proportionate Dwarfism