Lee Johnston

Professor of Swine Nutrition and Management, Director of Operations
46352 State Hwy 329
Morris, MN 56267
johnstlj@umn.edu
320-589-1711 ext. 2117
Department of Animal Science

Education

  • Ph.D., Michigan State University (1988)
  • M.S., Texas Tech University (1984)
  • B.S., Penn State University (1982)
Lee Johnston, Professor in Swine, Director of Operations

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Research

  • Energy and protein nutrition of sows
  • Management of reproducing sows
  • Nutrition/environment interactions
  • Nutrition of newly weaned pigs
  • Feedstuff evaluation
  • Gilt development

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Awards

  • Pork Industry Master (2014), National Hog Farmer magazine
  • Distinguished Alumnus (2014), Department of Dairy and Animal Science, Penn State University
  • Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member (2003 and 2008), Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota
  • Swine Innovation Award for Research (2013), National Pork Board
  • Innovation Award for Outreach (2002 and 2004), National Pork Board
  • Innovation Award for Education (2000 and 2002), National Pork Board