Justin Talley, head of the Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in livestock entomology at the Livestock Insect Workers Conference in June.
Talley was selected by previous award recipients and industry professionals in the veterinary pharmaceutical field. Among previous award winners are those who developed foundational knowledge for important livestock pests, such as contributors to the screwworm eradication program and developers of Ivermectin.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor within Talley’s field. While OSU has a rich history in veterinary entomology, he is the university’s first recipient of this award.
Talley said he would like to acknowledge the role of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, especially the field research service unit, and the animal and food science department, as well as the natural resource, ecology and management department for providing him opportunities to work throughout Oklahoma; his wealth of knowledge and ability to form long-lasting collaborations have helped him uphold the Extension, ag research and teaching missions of OSU Agriculture.
By Macy Shoulders
