Person

Brian Keith Whitlock, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT

Professor | Large Animal
Overview

Brian K Whitlock, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate American College of Theriogenology. Dr. Whitlock holds a BS (Chemistry) from Campbellsville University, MS (Animal Science) from Michigan State University, a DVM from Auburn University, Ph.D. from Auburn University, and is a specialist in reproduction as a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. Dr. Brian K. Whitlock was raised in Gravel Switch, Kentucky on a small tobacco and dairy farm. He graduated from Campbellsville University in 1997 and earned his M.S. in 1999. After earning his D.V.M. in 2003, Brian worked at Sterner Veterinary Clinic in Ionia, Michigan almost exclusively on dairy and beef cattle. In 2007 he completed a residency at Auburn and became a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists (veterinary reproduction specialists). Dr. Whitlock earned his Ph.D. from Auburn (working with Dr. James L. Sartin) with an emphasis in reproductive neuroendocrinology and is now an associate professor at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, most of his time is spent with Field Services teaching and mentoring students in the areas of theriogenology, large animal medicine, surgery, and production medicine. His current research interests include reproductive neuroendocrinology and physiology with special emphasis on the use of kisspeptin and gonadotropin inhibiting hormone in large domestic animals.

Research Focus

Reproductive physiology and endocrinology;Interaction of metabolic and reproductive systems

Clinical Focus

General animal reproduction;Food animal medicine and surgery;Food animal production medicine;Heritable bovine fetal abnormalities

Teaching Focus

Clinical Teaching - Field Services;Veterinary Reproductive System - Theriogenology

Outreach Focus

American College of Theriogenologists;Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association;Society for Theriogenology;American Veterinary Medical Association;American Association of Bovine Practitioner

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Dhar, Madhu S | Rajeev, Sree | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Odoi, Agricola | Millis, Darryl L | Anderson, David Edgar | Okafor, Chika C | Sultana, Hameeda | Miller, Deb

CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Schaefer, Deanna M | Giori, Luca | Rouse, Barry T | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Neelakanta, Girish | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Miller, Deb | Cushing, Andrew | Abouelkhair, Mohamed | Smith, Joe | Anderson, David Edgar | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Dhar, Madhu S

CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Tobias, Karen M | Rouse, Barry T | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M.

VMC 825 - Clinical Rotation in Farm Animal Field Services
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in medicine, surgery, specialty disciplines and herd health of food animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Caldwell, Marc | Lear, Andrea Sketch

VMC 872 - Clinical Rotation in Bovine Production Medicine
2 credit hour(s)

Teaches techniques and procedures used by veterinarians in modern dairy and beef cattle production practice. Class includes travel and overnight stay at various production facilities. Training includes data analysis and use of common reproductive and productivity software. Students will participate in developing productivity plans, disease surveillance, and herd health maintenance programs.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of the instructor. Maximum 8 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

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C222 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4545
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Auburn University, 2009
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 2003

Brian Keith Whitlock, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT

Professor | Large Animal
Picture of Brian Keith Whitlock, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT image
C222 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4545
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Auburn University, 2009
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 2003
Overview

Brian K Whitlock, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate American College of Theriogenology. Dr. Whitlock holds a BS (Chemistry) from Campbellsville University, MS (Animal Science) from Michigan State University, a DVM from Auburn University, Ph.D. from Auburn University, and is a specialist in reproduction as a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. Dr. Brian K. Whitlock was raised in Gravel Switch, Kentucky on a small tobacco and dairy farm. He graduated from Campbellsville University in 1997 and earned his M.S. in 1999. After earning his D.V.M. in 2003, Brian worked at Sterner Veterinary Clinic in Ionia, Michigan almost exclusively on dairy and beef cattle. In 2007 he completed a residency at Auburn and became a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists (veterinary reproduction specialists). Dr. Whitlock earned his Ph.D. from Auburn (working with Dr. James L. Sartin) with an emphasis in reproductive neuroendocrinology and is now an associate professor at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, most of his time is spent with Field Services teaching and mentoring students in the areas of theriogenology, large animal medicine, surgery, and production medicine. His current research interests include reproductive neuroendocrinology and physiology with special emphasis on the use of kisspeptin and gonadotropin inhibiting hormone in large domestic animals.

Research Focus

Reproductive physiology and endocrinology;Interaction of metabolic and reproductive systems

Clinical Focus

General animal reproduction;Food animal medicine and surgery;Food animal production medicine;Heritable bovine fetal abnormalities

Teaching Focus

Clinical Teaching - Field Services;Veterinary Reproductive System - Theriogenology

Outreach Focus

American College of Theriogenologists;Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association;Society for Theriogenology;American Veterinary Medical Association;American Association of Bovine Practitioner

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Dhar, Madhu S | Rajeev, Sree | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Odoi, Agricola | Millis, Darryl L | Anderson, David Edgar | Okafor, Chika C | Sultana, Hameeda | Miller, Deb

CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Schaefer, Deanna M | Giori, Luca | Rouse, Barry T | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Neelakanta, Girish | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Miller, Deb | Cushing, Andrew | Abouelkhair, Mohamed | Smith, Joe | Anderson, David Edgar | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Dhar, Madhu S

CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Tobias, Karen M | Rouse, Barry T | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M.

VMC 825 - Clinical Rotation in Farm Animal Field Services
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in medicine, surgery, specialty disciplines and herd health of food animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Caldwell, Marc | Lear, Andrea Sketch

VMC 872 - Clinical Rotation in Bovine Production Medicine
2 credit hour(s)

Teaches techniques and procedures used by veterinarians in modern dairy and beef cattle production practice. Class includes travel and overnight stay at various production facilities. Training includes data analysis and use of common reproductive and productivity software. Students will participate in developing productivity plans, disease surveillance, and herd health maintenance programs.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of the instructor. Maximum 8 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.