Ashley Diane Wright
- Area Associate Agent, Livestock
Contact
- (520) 384-3594
- COCHISE COUNTY
- WILLCOX, AZ 85643-2790
- awright134@arizona.edu
Degrees
- M.S. Animal Science
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, The United States of America
- Evaluating Residual Feed Intake in Replacement Heifer Calves for Correlation with Breed and Sire
- B.S. Veterinary Science
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
Work Experience
- The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (2015 - 2021)
Awards
- NACAA 2022 Communications Award Regional Winner - Bound Book/eBook
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2022
- NACAA 2022 Communications Award Regional Winner - Published Photo
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2022
- NEAFCS National 2nd Place Winners - Community Partnership Award
- National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Fall 2021 (Award Finalist)
- NACAA 2021 Communications Award National Winner - Personal Column
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2021
- NACAA 2021 Communications Award Regional Winner - Fact Sheet
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2021
- NACAA 2021 Communications Award Regional Winner - Publication
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2021
- NACAA 2021 Search for Excellence National Finalist - Livestock
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2021
- NACAA 2021 Search for Excellence State Winner - 4-H Programming
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2021
- Speaker Award
- University of Arizona Collegiate Cattle Growers' Association, Spring 2019
- Achievement Award (100%)
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2018
- NACAA 2018 Applied Research Poster - National Finalist (80%)
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2018
- NACAA 2018 Communications Award Regional Finalist - Fact Sheet (90%)
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2018
- Animal Science Pre AM/PIC Seminar & Tour
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Summer 2015
Licensure & Certification
- Beef Quality Assurance Instructor (2017)
Interests
No activities entered.
Courses
No activities entered.
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2021). Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy”. (Spanish). Fast Track Extension Article.More infoThe intent of this article is to inject a little humor while providing key common sense tips on Biosecurity. Each tip is accompanied by an easy to remember theme and cartoon.
- Anderson, K. P., Pulec, K. E., Skelly, C. D., Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2020). Reach Versus Impact: Online Learning Lessons Compared to Webinars for Educational Outcomes. Journal of Extension, 58(1).
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2020). “Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy”. (The Informed Arizona Equestrian Horse Health Series). UArizona Cooperative Extension Article.
- Tronstad, R. E., Cannon, K. G., Wright, A. D., & Cannon, K. O. (2018). Economics of Culling or Feeding Cows During Drought. Arizona Cattlelog: Official Publication of the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association, 73(1), 40-43.
- Wright, A. D. (2018). Forage Mineral Content Dictates Supplement Plan (100%). Hay & Forage Grower, 33(6), 16-17.
- Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2017). Identifying Equine-Related Cooperative Extension Program Priorities in Arizona via a Statewide Survey. Journal of the NACAA, 10(2).
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2017). A new approach to biosecurity education: ‘Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 52, 124-125. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2017.03.213
- Wright, A. D., Greene, E. A., & Faulkner, D. B. (2017). Establishing Cooperative Extension Directions for Arizona Beef Producer Programs. Journal of the NACAA, 10(2).
Proceedings Publications
- Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2020, October). The Southern Arizona Equine Health Symposium: Meeting the Educational Needs of Arizona Horse Owners Through Cooperative Extension and Veterinary Partnerships. In NACAA 105th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference, 105th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference, 112-113.
- Greene, E. A., Wright, A. D., Knight, C. W., & Diaz, D. (2018, September). Shade Use by Horses in the Arid Southwest (20%). In 14th International Society for Equitation Science Conference.
Presentations
- Diaz, D., & Wright, A. D. (2021, May). Sustainability in Animal Agriculture. Nutrition in Agriculture Joint ANR/FCHS In-service. Virtual: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Walsh, M. E., Reed, D. L., Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2021, June). The Southern Arizona Equine Health Symposium: Impacts on extension program reach and the change to a virtual event.. 2021 Equine Science Society Virtual Symposium. Virtual: Equine Science Society.
- Wright, A. D. (2021, April). The Extension ALIRT First Responder Role. Arizona ALIRT Program Training Webinar for First Responders. VIrtual: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Wright, A. D. (2021, January). Body Condition Scoring as a Management Tool (Lecture and Group Activity). RAM 487. University of Arizona Campus.
- Wright, A. D. (2021, July). How Extension Personnel assist in ALIRT Responses. Arizona ALIRT Program Training Webinar for First Responders. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Wright, A. D., & Schlesser, H. (2021, September). The Good, The Bad, and the Engaging Presentation. NACAA 365 Webinar Series. Virtual: National Association of County Agricultural Agents: Early Career Development Committee..
- Wright, A. D. (2019, April). BQA Certification Class. Do It Right! Herd Health for Your Cattle. Prescott, AZ: Animal Health Express.
- Wright, A. D. (2019, Feb). What to Think About BEFORE Getting Chickens for your Backyard. Extension.org 2019 Backyard Poultry Webinar Series. Webinar: Extension.org.
- Wright, A. D. (2019, January). Body Condition Scoring as a Management Tool (Lecture and Group Activity). RAM 487. University of Arizona Campus.
- Wright, A. D. (2019, March). Nutrition and Management in Drought Conditions. Range Livestock Nutrition Workshop Series. Willcox, Prescott, and Holbrook, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Wright, A. D. (2019, October). Equine Tack Care and Safety. ACBS 270. University of Arizona Campus.
- Brischke, A. S., Wright, A. D., & Mcreynolds, K. H. (2018, March). Mineral Deficiencies in Arizona Rangeland Forages (40%). Arizona Livestock Nutrition Workshop. Prescott, AZ: Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2018, January). “Back to Basics: Prevent Injuries with Horse Handling Tips and Tricks”.. Southern Arizona Equine Health Care Symposium. Tucson, AZ: UA Equine Extension and Southern Arizona Equine Health Care Council.
- Greene, E. A., Wright, A. D., Knight, C. W., & Diaz, D. (2018, September). Shade Use by Horses in the Arid Southwest (15%). 14th International Society for Equitation Science Conference. Rome, Italy: International Society for Equitation Science.
- Mcreynolds, K. H., Wright, A. D., & Brischke, A. S. (2018, March). Mineral Deficiencies in Arizona Rangeland Forages. Arizona Livestock Nutrition Workshop. Prescott, AZ: Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Pearson, A., Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2018, January). “Toxic Plants: Identification, Avoidance, and Treatment in Horses”. Southern Arizona Equine Health Care Symposium. Tucson, AZ: UA Equine Extension and Southern Arizona Equine Health Care Council.
- Wright, A. D. (2018, January). Potential Mineral Deficiencies on Arizona Rangelands (100%). Southwest Indian Agriculture Association Annual Conference. Laughlin, NV: SWIAA.
- Wright, A. D. (2018, May). Cattle Nutrition Overview (100%). Cochise County Beef 4-H Project Meeting. Willcox, AZ: Cochise County 4-H.
- Wright, A. D. (2018, September). Preparing for the Breeding Season During Drought (100%). Cattlemen's Reproductive Workshop. Alton, UT: Utah State University Extension and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2017, January). Physical Hay Quality Evaluation. Southern Arizona Equine Health Care Symposium. Tucson, AZ: UA Cooperative Extension/Reata Vet Clinic/Adobe Vet Clinic.
Poster Presentations
- Hall, A. L., Grace, J. L., Brischke, A. S., Mcclaran, M. P., Wright, A. D., & Cannon, K. G. (2019, August). Livestock Artificial Insemination Clinic. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2017, June). A new approach to biosecurity education: ‘Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy. Equine Science Society Meetings. Minneapolis, MN: Equine Science Society.
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2017, March). Identifying Equine-Related Cooperative Extension Program Priorities via a Statewide Survey.. University of Arizona CALS Poster Forum.
- Diaz, D., Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2016, October). Statewide survey asa tool for identifying dairy-related cooperative extension program priorities for the state of Arizona. NACAA Western Region Conference. Kailua-Kona Hawaii: NACAA.
- Wright, A. D., Greene, E. A., & Faulkner, D. B. (2016, May). Establishing Cooperative Extension Directions for Arizona Beef Producer Programs (100%). 2016 WR NACAA AM/PIC. Kona, HI: Western Region National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Others
- Beard, J., Arias, J. M., Wright, A. D., Brawley, N. Q., & Greene, E. A. (2021, August). The How and Why of Calf Castration. Fast Track video publication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCssuTQrxdsMore infoThis video was made in response to needed resources for tribal ranchers in Arizona for a common ranching practice, castration of calves. This educational video discusses the reasons for castration as well as using a veterinarian to demonstrate two common methods ranchers use, with extra explanations on the anatomy and the processes.
- Kinlicheenie, K. L., Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2021, May). Supplemental Poster (Navajo): “Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy”.. Fast Track Extension Poster. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/horse-biosecurity-poster-navajo.pdfMore infoThe intent of this article is to inject a little humor while providing key common sense tips on Biosecurity. Each tip is accompanied by an easy to remember theme and cartoon.
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2020, February). Supplemental Poster (Spanish): “Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy”. (The Informed Arizona Equestrian Horse Health Series).. UArizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/horse-biosecurity-poster-spanish.pdf
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2020, March 2020). How to Make a Nipple Drinker for the Chick Brooder (12:57). AZ 4-H Ag at Home YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWX-L0Z1o9o&t=2s
- Wright, A. D., & Hooper, P. (2020, July). Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease: Protecting your Rabbitry #az1835. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/rabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-protecting-your-rabbitry
- Wright, A. D. (2019, April). Residual Feed Intake EPD and Testing Data for Bull Selection. Dunn Ranches Bull Sale.
- Wright, A. D. (2019, December). BQA - The Right Thing to Do for Your Cattle. Arizona Cattlelog: Official Publication of the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association.
- Wright, A. D., & Cuneo, S. P. (2019, November). Bovine Trichomoniasis: Health and Economic Impacts on Arizona Cow-Calf Operations #az1806. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Greene, E. A., Cuneo, S. P., & Wright, A. D. (2018, February). The Informed Arizona Equestrian Horse Health Series: Ionophore Toxicity in Horses (30%). University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1758-2018.pdf
- Colville, C. M., & Wright, A. D. (2016, August). Arizona Seasonal Passes for Exhibition Livestock (50%). University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1710-2016.pdf
- Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2016, July). Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy (40%). University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1709-2016.pdfMore infoPublication aims to make biosecurity fun and memorable with simple cartoon illustrations and captions. Selections from this publication have been adapted into an educational poster for display at barns, fairs, and other equine events across the state.
- Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2016, July). Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy. Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1709-2016.pdfMore infoExtension Publication #AZ1709. Publication aims to make biosecurity fun and memorable with simple cartoon illustrations and captions. Some portions of this publication have been adapted into a poster to be distributed to barns, fairs, and other equine events across the state.
- Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2016, July). Barn Smarts for Biosecurity: Tips for Keeping Your Horse Safe and Healthy. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1709-2016.pdfMore infoExtension Publication #AZ1709. Publication aims to make biosecurity fun and memorable with simple cartoon illustrations and captions. Some portions of this publication have been adapted into a poster to be distributed to barns, fairs, and other equine events across the state.
- Greene, E. A., & Wright, A. D. (2016, May). Identifying Equine-Related Cooperative Extension Program Priorities via a Statewide Survey. 2016 Western Region NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference.More infoAbstract submission for 2016 Western Region NACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference
- Mcreynolds, K. H., Crimmins, M. A., & Wright, A. D. (2016, Jan, Apr, Jul, Nov). Southeastern Arizona Range and Livestock News (33%). Newsletter. https://extension.arizona.edu/southeastern-arizona-range-and-livestock-newsMore infoA. Wright article contributions:Evaluating Bull Fertility (546 words)Trichomoniasis (414 words)Blackleg and Malignant Edema in Cattle (484 words)Cull Cows (731 words)Preconditioning Calves (482 words)~300 total distributions per issue
- Wright, A. D. (2016, September). Clostridial Diseases of Cattle (100%). University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1712-2016.pdfMore infoAZ1712
- Wright, A. D., & Greene, E. A. (2016, April). Rabies in Arizona: Equine Risk and Prevention (60%). University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1700-2016_0.pdfMore infoUA News Website (May 18, 2016)University of Arizona College of Science Website (May 18, 2016)AZ Board of Regents Facebook Page (May 20, 2016)“Southern Arizona Horses for Sale” Facebook group (11k members)Featured in UA President's newsletter University of Arizona College of Ag and Life Science Website (May 24, 2016)TheHorse.com Website – 315,000 subscribers nationally (May 30, 2016) http://www.thehorse.com/articles/37627/ua-releases-new-equine-rabies-resourcePaulickreport.com – 18K Twitter followers/12K Facebook followers (May 30, 2016) http://www.paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/university-arizona-releases-new-equine-rabies-resource/International Biosecurity Intelligence System Website (June 1, 2016)Media interview with KVOA News 4 Tucson, E. Greene and A. Wright, aired locally on 06/06/2016
- Wright, A. D., Faulkner, D. B., & Cuneo, S. P. (2016, June). Veterinary Feed Directive Changes for Arizona Livestock Producers (90%). University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1705-2016.pdfMore infoFeatured in:Arizona Cattlelog: Official Publication of the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association. Volume Backyards and Beyond. Southeastern Arizona Range and Livestock News (July 2016)