Parker Henley

Associate Professor

Animal & Food Sciences

  • Associate Professor
    Animal & Food Sciences
  • Extension Specialist for Beef Seedstock Management
    OSU Extension
  • 405-744-9280 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, 109 Animal Science Building, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

From 2021-2024 I have coached teams at 42 contests, achieving an impressive record of 22 first-place finishes and 11 second-place finishes. Additionally, we have had 138 individual top 10 overall performances and coached 5 academic All-Americans.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Animal Nutrition
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Basic principles of animal nutrition including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the various food nutrients; characteristics of the nutrients; measure of body needs; ration formulation.Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1215 or equivalent.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Competitive Evaluation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced instruction in animal and/or product evaluation. For students competing on collegiate judging teams. Same course as FDSC 3310. Offered for fixed credit, 2 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Meat Animal Evaluation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced evaluation and pricing of meat animals. For students competing on the Meat Animal Evaluation Team.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Beef Cow-Calf Management
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Application of farm and ranch land procurement and management principles with beef cattle acquisition, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, health, life cycle management, marketing, and economic analysis of the commercial cow-calf enterprise. Same course as ANSI 4612. May not be used for Degree Credit with ANSI 5813.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 and ANSI 3543.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Live Animal Evaluation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Using tools for selection including performance records, pedigree information and visual appraisal, in the evaluation of cattle, swine, sheep, horses and poultry.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Peer-Led Team Learning in Animal Science
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Selected undergraduate students work as peer leaders for learning teams for Animal Science courses. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Duties include meeting regularly with discussion and laboratory sessions, participating in instructional activities and evaluating class performance.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab 1-5.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Livestock Evaluation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Advanced evaluation of beef cattle, sheep, and swine.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 2112.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Meat Animal Selection
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Applied selection of meat animals using principles of genetics, animal breeding, and phenotypic evaluation in real world selection scenarios to predict the value of breeding and market livestock.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3310 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Live Animal Evaluation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Using tools for selection including performance records, pedigree information and visual appraisal, in the evaluation of cattle, swine, sheep, horses and poultry.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Live Animal Evaluation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second year OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Peer-Led Team Learning in Animal Science
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Selected undergraduate students work as peer leaders for learning teams for Animal Science courses. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Duties include meeting regularly with discussion and laboratory sessions, participating in instructional activities and evaluating class performance.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab 1-5.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Animal Nutrition
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Basic principles of animal nutrition including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the various food nutrients; characteristics of the nutrients; measure of body needs; ration formulation.Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1215 or equivalent.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Competitive Evaluation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Advanced instruction in animal and/or product evaluation. For students competing on collegiate judging teams. Same course as FDSC 3310. Offered for fixed credit, 2 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Meat Animal Evaluation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Advanced evaluation and pricing of meat animals. For students competing on the Meat Animal Evaluation Team.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Beef Cow-Calf Management
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Application of farm and ranch land procurement and management principles with beef cattle acquisition, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, health, life cycle management, marketing, and economic analysis of the commercial cow-calf enterprise. Same course as ANSI 4612. May not be used for Degree Credit with ANSI 5813.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 and ANSI 3543.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Live Animal Evaluation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Using tools for selection including performance records, pedigree information and visual appraisal, in the evaluation of cattle, swine, sheep, horses and poultry.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Peer-Led Team Learning in Animal Science
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Selected undergraduate students work as peer leaders for learning teams for Animal Science courses. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Duties include meeting regularly with discussion and laboratory sessions, participating in instructional activities and evaluating class performance.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab 1-5.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Livestock Evaluation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Advanced evaluation of beef cattle, sheep, and swine.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 2112.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Meat Animal Selection
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Applied selection of meat animals using principles of genetics, animal breeding, and phenotypic evaluation in real world selection scenarios to predict the value of breeding and market livestock.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3310 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Live Animal Evaluation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Using tools for selection including performance records, pedigree information and visual appraisal, in the evaluation of cattle, swine, sheep, horses and poultry.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Peer-Led Team Learning in Animal Science
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Selected undergraduate students work as peer leaders for learning teams for Animal Science courses. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Duties include meeting regularly with discussion and laboratory sessions, participating in instructional activities and evaluating class performance.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab 1-5.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Animal Nutrition
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Basic principles of animal nutrition including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the various food nutrients; characteristics of the nutrients; measure of body needs; ration formulation.Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1215 or equivalent.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Competitive Evaluation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Advanced instruction in animal and/or product evaluation. For students competing on collegiate judging teams. Same course as FDSC 3310. Offered for fixed credit, 2 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Meat Animal Evaluation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Advanced evaluation and pricing of meat animals. For students competing on the Meat Animal Evaluation Team.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Beef Cow-Calf Management
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Application of farm and ranch land procurement and management principles with beef cattle acquisition, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, health, life cycle management, marketing, and economic analysis of the commercial cow-calf enterprise. Same course as ANSI 4612. May not be used for Degree Credit with ANSI 5813.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 and ANSI 3543.