Jacob Richert

Jacob Richert is an Associate Swine Nutritionist at Ralco, with experience that includes serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University from January 2020 to July 2023 and at Kansas State University from August 2017 to July 2019. Prior to these roles, Jacob worked as a Biological Science Trainee at USDA-ARS from May 2014 to August 2017 and as a Research Assistant at Purdue University from February 2013 to August 2017. Jacob holds a PhD in Swine Nutrition from Purdue University, a Master’s degree in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University, and a degree in Animal Production from Purdue University. Skills include facilities maintenance, livestock behavior data collection, animal handling, and behavior analysis for both cattle and swine.