Professor, Reproductive Physiologist
Office: Bldg. 10 Rm. 116
(805) 756-2113
wplummer@calpoly.edu
Bill Plummer is the reproductive physiologist for the animal science department.
He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science at North
Carolina State University, he earned his doctorate degree in animal science
at Utah State University.
Plummer performs reproductive soundness exams on all bulls brought to
the Cal Poly Bull Test and on all bulls managed by the animal science department.
He serves as a liaison for several biotechnology companies and students
seeking jobs in this industry.
His quasi motto is "If it is mammalian and reproduces, I'm interested." Plummer’s
research upholds this motto, with involvement in projects studying mice
and elephants. His current research involves investigating the fertility
of individual sperm. Recent research includes attempts to increase conception
rates at the time of artificial insemination and studies of abnormal sperm
morphology. Plummer teaches embryology, embryo manipulation and biotechnological
applications. He teaches upper division reproductive physiology courses,
undergraduate seminar and undergraduate research. He is co-adviser to the
Veterinary Science Club. |
