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K-State Crowned National Champion Meat Judging Team
For the first time since 1992 the K-State Meat Judging Team won the national title.
Hammam Joins K-State ASI Department as Assistant Professor Dairy Foods Processing and Innovation
Dr. Ahmed Hammam will join the K-State ASI faculty in mid November.
K-State Swine Day scheduled for Nov. 21
Research to Application — improving nutrition and mitigating risk in the swine industry.
K-State ASI Enrollment Reaches All-Time High
The K-State ASI major is celebrating a record-breaking year, with undergraduate enrollment reaching an all-time high of 1,056 students, a 12.4% increase from last year.
King Joins K-State ASI Department as Assistant Professor of Animal Nutrition
Mindy King will join the KSU ASI faculty in January with a 60% teaching and 40% research appointment.
Kansas Youth Compete in 2024 Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic
The 39th Annual Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic was hosted in Manhattan July 12 - 13.
High School Students Learn to Lead the Animal Science Industry
Students from across the country participated in an immersive livestock and leadership learning experience at Kansas State University.
Bentley Joins K-State ASI Department as Assistant Professor of Sustainable Small Ruminant Production
Kelsey Bentley will join the K-State ASI faculty in August.
Beyer Joins ASI Department as Assistant Professor of Sustainable Fresh Meat Industry
Dr. Erin Beyer will join the K-State ASI faculty in early July.
Allens Selected for Don L. Good Impact Award
Make plans to attend the 10th annual K-State ASI Family & Friends Reunion Saturday, Oct. 5 in Manhattan to celebrate, honor Dr. Dell Allen and his wife, Joyce.
Stock, Gaffield Receive Larry Corah Graduate Student Awards
ASI graduate students recognized for scholastic achievement, research and teaching
K-State ASI Students Participate in Undergraduate Research Symposium
Effling, Garren, Parker and Tarochione awarded $1,000 scholarships based on a combination of their scientific abstract, poster and presentation of data.
K-State Crowned National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team
K-State Animal Sciences and Industry students earn National title for fourth consecutive year.
K-State Brings Home Awards from Midwest ASAS
ASI graduate and undergraduate students were recognized for their outstanding excellence.
K-State Animal Science Students Compete in Academic Quadrathlon
KSU Quadrathlon Team is named Champions at Midwest ASAS competition.
Finks Named Stockman of the Year
K-State Livestock & Meat Industry Council to recognize Finks during 53rd Annual Stockmen’s Dinner on February 29.
SowBridge Educational Series Registration Open for Swine Producers
Registration is now underway for SowBridge, a 15 college and university cooperative distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues.
Gaffield Joins K-State ASI Department as Assistant Research Professor
Katelyn Gaffield has been hired as assistant research professor for the Swine Nutrition Team.
Smith Named 2023 K-State ASI Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Bob Smith was recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus on Monday, November 13.
Meat Lab Sale Friday: Place orders by 10 a.m. Thursday
The KSU Meat Lab continues to offer weekly curbside meat sales. This week place orders before 10 a.m. Thursday and pick up on Friday afternoon.
Jones Selected to Receive the Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and
Excellence Faculty Award at K-State
Dr. Cassie Jones, K-State Animal Sciences and Industry professor and teaching coordinator, has been selected to receive the 2023 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award.
KSU ASI Faculty, Graduate Students Recognized at ASAS
#KSUASI faculty and graduate students were recognized during the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting hosted in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
KSU ASI’s Chao Presented AMSA Distinguished Achievement Award
Dr. Michael Chao, #KSUASI assistant professor, was presented the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award by the American Meat Science Association (AMSA).
Kansas State Students Presented with AMSA Awards
Several #KSUASI undergraduate, graduate students, faculty and alumni received awards at the annual American Meat Science Association Reciprocal Meat Conference.
K-State Dairy: Planning for the Future
Preparing for the future, the Kansas State University Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) is restructuring its cow herd and management strategy.
Mueller Joins K-State ASI as Genetics Assistant Professor
Maci Mueller will start August 1 as assistant professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics, her appointment will be 70% teaching and 30% research.
Cimarron Donates Trailer Lease to K-State ASI Animal Facilities
Cimarron Trailers has donated the lease of a 20-foot Lonestar gooseneck stock trailer to be used by the ASI campus animal units.
Farney Awarded Outstanding Young Extension Specialist Award at Midwest ASAS
Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, K-State ASI associate professor and extension specialist, and other K-State students and alumni were recognized for excellence.
Dahmer Named K-State Livestock Judging Coach
Payton Dahmer has been announced as the new KSU ASI Instructor and Livestock Judging Coach. Dahmer will assume the role this summer.
Smith Joins KSU ASI
Katie Smith has joined the KSU ASI staff as event coordinator.
Jones Awarded 2022 USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Award
Dr. Cassie Jones, KSU ASI teaching coordinator and professor, has been recognized for her excellence.
Nichols Awarded 2022 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award
Congratulations to Dr. Dave Nichols, KSU ASI professor emeritus.
K-State Feed Safety Sampling Resources Website Updated
If you are looking for information regarding feed handling and feed safetty be sure to check out the recently updated feed sampling resources section at KSUFeed.org.