John J. McGlone

John J. McGlone (born October 27, 1955) is an American animal scientist and a Frank Guggenheim Fellow, Institutional Official Director and professor of Animal Science at Texas Tech University.

Early life and education

McGlone grew up in the New York City area and on Long Island, New York. He graduated from Holy Family High School in Huntington, New York. He received his B.S. and his M.S. in 1977, and in 1979 in Animal Science with a minor in Neuroscience at Washington State University. He completed his Ph.D. in 1981 in Animal Science with a minor in Neural and Behavioral Biology from University of Illinois. He was a research professor in animal science at University of Wyoming before moving to Texas Tech University.

Research and academic contributions

McGlone is known for his research and contributions in (a) the use of pheromones to alter farm animal and companion animal behavior, (b) the welfare of transport in pigs, (c) housing and care of sows (adult pigs), and (d) sustainable pork production systems.

McGlone has published over 150 original refereed publications including papers, book chapters, abstracts and technical reports. He has been invited to speak in the US, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia on animal behavior, welfare, and management. He is frequently quoted in the news as an expert on farm animal behaviour.

McGlone has been granted more than $4.8 million research funding. He started a company, Farm Animal Care Training and Auditing, which was sold to Frost in 2012.

Honors and awards

1992: ASAS Animal Management Award 2010: Chair of Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) Animal Care and Use Committee 1990: Presidential Academic Achievement Award at TTU 1992: Outstanding Researcher at College of Agricultural Science at TTU 1983 and 1984: Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Fellowship Award

Books

John J. McGlone co-authored a book with Pond, Wilson G titled Pig Production: Biological Principles and Applications . This book is widely used as a textbook.