Ken MacKlin

Ken Macklin serves as the Department Head and Professor at Mississippi State University since February 2023. Prior to this role, Ken Macklin held various positions at Auburn University from January 1996 to February 2023, including Professor and Extension Specialist, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow, and Research Associate. Ken Macklin's research primarily investigates the microflora of poultry litter and its impact on bird health, supported by a 50/50 appointment between research and extension. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Poultry Science from Auburn University and a Master of Science (MS) in Zoology/Animal Biology from Northern Illinois University.