Dr. Ray Nebel
Dr. Ray Nebel
Senior Reproductive Specialist, Select Sires Inc.
Area of Expertise
As a Senior Reproductive Specialist for Select Sires Inc, Dr. Nebel oversees the Select Reproductive Solutions program. In this role, Dr. Nebel works closely with Reproductive Specialists and dairymen across the United States, troubleshooting reproductive problems, conducting heat detection and professional A.I. training seminars, and providing other reproductive management resources. Dr. Nebel specializes in large herd dairy reproductive management programs for efficient performance. He has participated in dairy seminars or workshops in over 38 states, 6 Canadian provinces, 6 Mexican states, and 11 countries around the world. Dr. Nebel has authored or coauthored 3 book chapters, 50 refereed journal articles, 82 abstracts, and over 300 popular press and proceedings articles.
Academic Training
| PhD | 1983 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Reproductive Physiology |
| MS | 1977 | University of Maryland | Dairy Science |
| BS | 1975 | Northeast Louisiana University | Animal Science |
Professional Experience
| 2005-Present | Senior Reproductive Specialist, Select Sires Inc. |
| 1995 – 2005 | Professor, Department of Dairy Science, V.P.I.&S.U. |
| 1993 – 1994 | Visiting Scientist, Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| 1988 – 1995 | Associate Professor, Department of Dairy Science, V.P.I.&S.U. |
| 1985 – 1988 | Assistant Professor, Department of Dairy Science, V.P.I.&S.U |
| 1983 – 1985 | Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University |
| 1980 – 1983 | Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Dairy Science, V.P.I. & S.U. |
| 1977 - 1980 | Research Associate, Department of Dairy Science, Louisiana State University |
Honors and Awards
National Association of Animal Breeders Research Award, 2004
DeLaval Dairy Extension Award, American Dairy Science Association, 2004
Outstanding Student Advisor, American Dairy Science Association, 2002
Virginia Association of Sanitarians and Dairy Fieldmen Service Award, 1998
Gamma Sigma Delta Extension Award of Merit, V.P.I.&S.U., 1998
Merck AgVet Dairy Management Research Award, American Dairy Science Association, 1997
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Dairy Science, VPI & SU, 1981