Amy O. Burk
· Professor, Director of Undergraduate ProgramVerifiedUniversity of Maryland, College Park · Animal and Avian Sciences
Active 2004–2024
About
Dr. Amy O. Burk is a Professor of Equine Science, Director of the Undergraduate Program, and Coordinator of the Equine Studies Program in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland. She provides academic leadership for over 300 undergraduate majors, focusing on strategic curriculum development, advising, and extracurricular learning opportunities to enhance student success. As a nationally recognized leader in equine science and education, her Extension and applied research programs emphasize advancing environmental stewardship within the horse industry. Her innovative rotational grazing demonstration site has educated nearly 2,000 stakeholders and served as a model for replication at three other universities, promoting best management practices that mitigate non-point source pollution on horse farms. Dr. Burk has secured nearly $1 million in external funding to support her Extension, research, and academic initiatives. Her scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications, a book chapter, educational videos, and invited presentations at regional and national levels. She teaches courses in equine science, horse management, reproduction, and hands-on practicum, and mentors student organizations such as the Maryland Equestrian Club and the UMD Eventing Team. Her leadership extends to her roles on the Maryland Horse Industry Board, the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics, and the Equine Science Society. Her efforts have earned her several honors, including the Equine Science Society’s Outstanding Educator Award and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Integrated Research and Extension Award.
Research topics
- Biology
- Animal science
- Veterinary medicine
- Ecology
- Medicine
- Environmental science
- Agronomy
- Management
- Internal medicine
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Endocrinology
Selected publications
Elsevier eBooks · 2024-11-22
book-chapterOpen access1st authorCorrespondingManaging equine grazing for pasture productivity
Elsevier eBooks · 2024-11-22
book-chapter172 Equine operator response to field-based forage education in Maryland
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2023-05-01
articleJournal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2021-04-08
editorialApplied Animal Behaviour Science · 2020 · 3 citations
Senior authorCorresponding- Animal science
- Veterinary medicine
- Psychology
Applied Animal Behaviour Science · 2020 · 12 citations
Senior authorCorresponding- Animal science
- Biology
- Medicine
Relative Traffic Tolerance of Warm-Season Grasses and Suitability for Grazing by Equine
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2020 · 4 citations
Senior authorCorresponding- Agronomy
- Biology
- Environmental science
Relative Traffic Tolerance of Cool-Season Turfgrasses and Suitability for Grazing by Equine
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2019-04-25 · 5 citations
articleSenior authorJournal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2019-05-01
articleSenior authorEffects of grazing muzzles on voluntary exercise and physiological stress in a miniature horse herd
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2019-05-01 · 1 citations
articleSenior author
Frequent coauthors
- 25 shared
Carey A. Williams
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- 11 shared
Elizabeth A. Greene
University of Arizona
- 9 shared
Erin Leahy
- 7 shared
Laura B. Kenny
- 6 shared
A.M. Swinker
Pennsylvania State University
- 5 shared
Marie E. Iwaniuk
University of Maryland, College Park
- 5 shared
L S Gay
- 5 shared
D.S. Kronfeld
Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition
Labs
Animal & Avian Sciences at the University of MarylandPI
Awards & honors
- Equine Science Society’s Outstanding Educator Award
- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Integrated Res…
- Gamma Sigma Delta Excellence in Extension Award
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