Dr. S. Maggie Justice is a recent doctoral graduate from Auburn University in the area of Ruminant Nutrition and Beef Management Systems. She completed a B.S. and M.S. from Clemson University in Animal and Veterinary Sciences before pursuing and completing her Ph.D. at Auburn. During her time at Auburn, Maggie was involved in a multi-site research project evaluating extended effects of weaning and background beef calves on growth performance and health through the feedyard phase. Maggie participated and supported numerous Extension programs while at Auburn and is currently an Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist with the University of Arkansas.