TFC Welcomes New Ruminant Nutritionist
May 19, 2025
We want to extend a big welcome to our newest team member, Dr. Josh Zeltwanger, ProTrition’s ruminant nutritionist, who will be assuming Todd Steen’s responsibilities, who retired in April 2025. A native of Francesville, Indiana, Josh grew up on a farm with a small cow-calf operation, where he gained firsthand experience working with livestock. From a young age, he was heavily involved in 4-H livestock projects, further developing his skills and knowledge in animal care and nutrition.
Josh earned his doctorate in animal science from the University of Missouri, a master’s degree in animal science from the University of Minnesota, and a bachelor’s in animal science from West Texas A&M University. Josh also has an associate’s degree in agriculture production from Black Hawk College in Galva, Illinois. His research during graduate school included rumen fermentation, growth characteristics, and the interactions of fescue toxicosis and heat stress on immune function and nutrient balance in beef cattle. He has prior work experience in nutrition consulting, feedyard management, and extension education with the University of Missouri. His strong academic foundation, combined with his real-world experience, will make him an asset to ProTrition and a resource to its dealers and customers.
Josh has relocated to Murfreesboro and is eager to connect with producers and industry professionals across our footprint. In addition to his nutrition expertise, he has a strong background in the livestock business, including a minor partnership in a Kansas sale barn with his family. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with “Z” his blue heeler dog, golfing, fishing, and following baseball. He has two brothers, one older and one younger.
We look forward to the knowledge and experience Josh brings to our team and are excited about the impact he will have on the Southeast’s livestock industry.
Josh earned his doctorate in animal science from the University of Missouri, a master’s degree in animal science from the University of Minnesota, and a bachelor’s in animal science from West Texas A&M University. Josh also has an associate’s degree in agriculture production from Black Hawk College in Galva, Illinois. His research during graduate school included rumen fermentation, growth characteristics, and the interactions of fescue toxicosis and heat stress on immune function and nutrient balance in beef cattle. He has prior work experience in nutrition consulting, feedyard management, and extension education with the University of Missouri. His strong academic foundation, combined with his real-world experience, will make him an asset to ProTrition and a resource to its dealers and customers.
Josh has relocated to Murfreesboro and is eager to connect with producers and industry professionals across our footprint. In addition to his nutrition expertise, he has a strong background in the livestock business, including a minor partnership in a Kansas sale barn with his family. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with “Z” his blue heeler dog, golfing, fishing, and following baseball. He has two brothers, one older and one younger.
We look forward to the knowledge and experience Josh brings to our team and are excited about the impact he will have on the Southeast’s livestock industry.