Ray R. Riley Curriculum Vitae

RAY RENFROW RILEY

January 1996

PERSONAL DATA:

Place of birth: Dallas, TX (3-2-57) Hometown: Ferris, TX

Married the former Cindy Sparkman of Bristol, TX

Children: Clayton (12-8-86) and Julianne (6-28-90)

Phone: (409) 845-5651 Fax: (409) 847-8615

EDUCATION:

B.S., Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 1979

M.S., Animal Science (Meats), Texas A&M University, 1981

EXPERIENCE:

January 1979 - May 1979. Student Employee, Meats and Muscle Biology Section, Texas A&M University

June 1979 - August 1980. Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

September 1980 - November 1981. Instructor, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

December 1981 - January 1984. Lecturer / Manager, Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

February 1984 - Present. Manager, Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University

April 1989 - Present. Instructor, Donald L. Houston Center for Meat and Poultry Inspection Center, USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service, Texas A&M University

PRESENT DUTIES:

POSITION SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY
Coordinate all activities - slaughtering, fabrication, sausage manufacturing, curing-smoking, processing, meat inspection, teaching, research, and extension - of the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center (RMSTC).

TEACHING

  • Serve as substitute lecturer for Animal Science 307.

  • Teach and assist in teaching Animal Science 307 laboratories.

  • Assist in coordinating laboratories for Animal Science 108, 307, 317, 407, 467, and 647.

  • Collect or supervise the collection of slaughter, carcass, or processing data for Animal Science 108, 307, 315, 317, 412, and 442.

  • Teaching instructor for USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service 301, 520, and 904.

  • Instruct students who desire to develop knowledge or skills related to the field of Meat Science through student worker programs or special problems.

    RESEARCH

  • Coordinate and conduct meats research.

  • Assist principal investigators and graduate students in planning, scheduling, and conducting research activities.

  • Cooperate with Texas A&M University research in conducting experiments that involve the use of the RMSTC.

    EXTENSION

  • Cooperate with specialists of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in conducting short courses, field days, result demonstrations, etc., that involve the use of the RMSTC.

  • Instruct and coordinate TAEX meat short courses for Beef 101, Beef 202, Beef 706, Texas Cattle Feeders Association Beef 706, Cactus Cattle Feeders Beef 706, King Ranch Beef 706, U.S. Meat Export Federation, White Swan, Certified Angus Beef Retail Conference, Meat Industry College, and Texas Beef Cattle Short Course.

  • Participate in the organization and coordination of extension youth activities: 4H Meats Contests, FFA Meats Contests, Pork Youth Leadership Conference, Lamb Youth Conference, Simbrah Place, and Angus Youth Seminar.

  • Assist persons who are involved with the meat industry with solutions to problems and access to the facilities of the RMSTC.

    MEAT INSPECTION

  • Serve as the liaison between the Department of Animal Science and the State of Texas Department of Health Bureau of Veterinary Public Health Cooperative Meat Inspection Division, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, and Brazos County Health Department.

  • Assure that the RMSTC meets the Meat and Poultry Inspection Regulations and follows all the requirements of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Manual.
  • Keep abreast of the changes in the Meat and Poultry Inspection Regulations and the Meat and Poultry Inspection Manual.

    MANAGEMENT ASPECTS

  • Schedule, direct, and supervise the activities of the RMSTC employees.

  • Procure all livestock and meat products needed for functions of the RMSTC.

  • Maintain records of costs, disposition and sale of all products sold at the RMSTC.

  • Participate in slaughtering, cutting, fabrication, curing-smoking, and processing activities of the RMSTC.

    MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES

  • Serve as official host and tour-guide for visitors to the RMSTC.

  • Assure that public relations with our clientele, customers, project sponsors, and cooperators are of a nature that will engender favorable individual response and a desirable image.

  • Keep abreast of the changes in science and technology related to the field of meat science.

    PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITION:

    Assistant Coach, TAMU Meats Judging Team - 1980

    Coach, TAMU Meats Judging Team - 1981

    Official, 4-H, FFA, and Intercollegiate Meats Judging Contests

    Member Advisory Committee, Texas State Technical Institute, Waco, Texas - 1984-1985; 1993-1994

    Superintendent, San Antonio Livestock Exposition Carcass Show - 1985-1987

    Assistant Superintendent, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Junior Lamb Carcass Contest - 1985-Present

    Advisor, TAMU, Saddle and Sirloin Club - 1987-1990

    Deputy Chancellor for Agriculture's Award in Excellence for Special Services - 1991

    Department of Animal Science Outstanding Service Award - 1995

    MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS:

    American Meat Science Association

    Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association

    PUBLICATIONS:

    REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Smith, G.C., and Shelton, Maurice. 1980. Quality, retail appearance and tenderness of electrically stimulated lamb. J. Food Sci. 45:119-121.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., and Smith, G.C. 1980. Storage characteristics of wholesale and retail cuts from electrically stimulated lamb carcasses. J. Food Sci. 45:1101-1103.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Smith, G.C., and Shelton, Maurice. 1981. Improving appearance and palatability of meat from ram lambs by electrical stimulation. J. Anim. Sci. 52:522-529.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Stiffler, D.M., Ehlers, J.G., Vanderzant, C., and Smith, G.C. 1982. Evaluation of retail and palatability characteristics of electrically stimulated U.S. Choice beef after commercial transport-distribution. J. Food Prot. 45:733-737.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Murphey, C.E., Smith, G.C., Stiffler, D.M., and Cross, H.R. 1983. Effects of electrical stimulation, subcutaneous fat thickness and masculinity traits on palatability of beef from young bulls carcasses. J. Anim. Sci. 56:584-591.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Murphey, C.E., Smith, G.C., Stiffler, D.M., and Cross, H.R. 1983. Palatability of beef from steer and young bull carcasses as influenced by electrical stimulation, subcutaneous fat thickness and marbling. J. Anim. Sci. 56:592-597.

    Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Riley, R.R., and Savell, J.W. 1983. Electrical stimulation, stocking rate and creep feed effects on carcass traits of calves slaughtered at weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 56:1012-1020.

    Riley, R.R., Smith, G.C., Cross, H.R., Savell, J.W., Long, C.R., and Cartwright, T.C. 1986. Chronological age and breed-type effects on carcass characteristics and palatability of bullock beef. Meat Sci. 17:187-198.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Shelton, Maurice, and Smith, G.C. 1989. Carcass and offal yields of sheep and goats as influenced by market class and breed. Small Rumin. Res. 2:265-272.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Johnson, D.D., Smith, G.C., and Shelton, Maurice. 1989. Carcass grades, rack composition and tenderness of sheep and goats as influenced by market class and breed. Small Rumin. Res. 2:273-280.

    Griffin, C.L., Orcutt, M.W., Riley, R.R., Smith, G.C., Savell, J.W., and Shelton, M. 1992. Palatability of lamb, mutton and chevon: Evaluation by sensory panels of varying cultural backgrounds. Small Rumin. Res. 8:67-74.

    Lunt, D.K., Riley, R.R., and Smith S.B. 1993. Growth and carcass characteristics of Angus and American Wagyu steers. Meat Sci. 34:327-334.

    TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION PUBLICATIONS
    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Smith, G.C., and Shelton, Maurice. 1979. Quality, appearance and tenderness of electrically stimulated lamb. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta Prog. Rpt. 3579, College Station.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Smith, G.C., and McKeith, F.K. 1979. Evaluation of retail caselife and shrinkage of electrically stimulated lamb. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta. Prog. Rpt. 3580, College Station.

    Smith, G.C., Savell, J.W., McKeith, F.K., and Riley, R.R. 1979. Evaluation of a mechanical pelt puller. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta. Prog. Rpt. 3581, College Station.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Smith, G.C., and Shelton, Maurice. 1980. Effect of electrical stimulation on appearance and palatability of ram lambs. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta. Prog. Rpt. 3717, College Station.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Murphey, C.E., Smith, G.C., Stiffler, D.M., and Cross, H.R. 1982. Influence of subcutaneous fat thickness, marbling and electrical stimulation on the palatability of beef from young bulls. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta. Prog. Rpt. 3933, College Station.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Stiffler, D.M., Ehlers, J.G., Vanderzant, C., and Smith, G.C. 1982. Retail appearance and palatability characteristics of commercially transported-distributed, electrically stimulated, U.S. Choice beef. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta. Prog. Rpt. 3934, College Station.

    Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Riley, R.R., and Savell, J.W. 1982. Influence of stocking rate, creep feed, and electrical stimulation on carcass characteristics of heifers and steers slaughtered at weaning. Forage and Beef Cattle Research--1982--Overton, Research Center Tech. Rpt. No. 82-2.

    Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Riley, R.R., and Savell, J.W. 1982. Influence of stocking rate, creep feed, and electrical stimulation on carcasses of calves slaughtered at weaning. Forage Res. in Texas--1982, pp. 14-22.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Murphey, C.E., Smith, G.C., Stiffler, D.M., and Cross, H.R. 1983. Palatability of beef from young bull carcasses as influenced by electrical stimulation, subcutaneous fat thickness and masculinity traits. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta. Prog. Rpt. 4076, College Station.

    Riley, R.R., Shelton, Maurice, Savell, J.W., and Smith, G.C. 1983. Carcass and offal yields of sheep and goats as influenced by market class and breed. Sheep and Goat, Wool and Mohair--1983, Texas Agr. Exp. Sta., College Station, pp. 124-132.

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Johnson, D.D., Smith, G.C., and Shelton, Maurice. 1987. Carcass grades, rack composition and tenderness of sheep and goats as influenced by market class and breed. Texas Agr. Exp. Sta. Prog. Rpt. 4404, College Station.

    Lunt, D.K., Sanders, J.O., Riley, R.R., and Smith G.C. 1988. Producing very high quality beef for export to Japan. McGregor Field Day Report--1988--Mcgregor, Research Center Tech. Rpt. No. 88-1.

    Lunt, D.K., Smith G.C., Riley, R.R., Pelton, L.S., Cross, H.R., and Sanders, J.O. 1990. Growth and carcass traits of crossbred Wagyu steer calves and long yearlings when fed to a constant fat thickness. McGregor Field Day Report--1990--Mcgregor, Research Center Tech. Rpt. No. 90-1.

    Lunt, D.K., Riley, R.R., and Smith S.B. 1991. Feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of American Wagyu and Angus steers. McGregor Field Day Report--1991--Mcgregor, Research Center Tech. Rpt. No. 91-1.

    GRANT OR CONTRACT REPORTS
    Smith, G.C., McKeith, F.K., Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., and Hammons, D.R. 1979. Evaluation of the effects of electrical stimulation on various characteristics of lamb carcasses. A report to Superior Packing Co., Ellensburg, WA (20 pages).

    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Stiffler, D.M., Ehlers, J.G., Vanderzant, C., and Smith, G.C. 1981. Evaluation of transport-distribution properties, retail characteristics and palatability attributes of electrically stimulated U.S. Choice beef. A report to The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OH (18 pages).

    PAPERS PRESENTED: INVITATIONAL
    Smith, G.C., Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., and Shelton, Maurice. 1982. Yields of carcass and dress-off items and carcass quality-quantity measures for Angora and Spanish goats. Proc. Third International Conf. on Goat Prod. and Disease, Tucson, AZ, pp. 469-471.

    PAPERS PRESENTED: ABSTRACTS
    Riley, R.R., Savell, J.W., Smith, G.C., and Shelton, Maurice. 1979. Retail caselife and tenderness of electrically stimulated lamb. Proc. 71st Ann. Meeting Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci., p. 230.

    Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Riley, R.R., and Savell, J.W. 1982. Effect of electrical stimulation and creep feed on carcass characteristics of calves slaughtered at weaning. Proc. 74th Ann. Meeting Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci., p. 200.

    Riley, R.R., Cross, H.R., Byers, F.M., Schelling, G.T., and Savell, J.W. 1986. Carcass evaluation of single or continuous anabolic implants in crossbred steers of small and large mature sizes. J. Anim. Sci. 63(Suppl. 1):253.

    Lunt, D.K., Sanders, J.O., Riley, R.R., and Smith G.C. 1989. Production of high quality beef with commercial Angus and high-percentage Wagyu steers. J. Anim. Sci. 67(Suppl. 1):164.

    Lunt, D.K., Smith G.C., Riley, R.R., Pelton, L.S., Cross, H.R., and Sanders, J.O. 1990. Growth and carcass traits of crossbred Wagyu steer calves and long yearlings when fed to a constant fat thickness. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Suppl. 1):349.