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KSU ASI Weekly Update

Category: June 18, 2024

Beef Improvement Federation Symposium

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) hosted its 56th Annual Research Symposium and Convention last week in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event was marked by several significant achievements and honors by #KSUASI students, faculty and alumni. For more photos visit the KSU ASI Flickr account.

A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Beef Improvement Federation Roy Wallace Scholarship. This prestigious award was given to recent K-State Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) graduate Audrey Tarochione, from London Mills, Illinois. She received the scholarship from Brian House of Select Sires Inc. during the awards ceremony on June 10.

The conference also featured the first-ever Beef Improvement Federation Shark Tank competition, which took place on June 11. The winners of this innovative contest Pictured (left to right) were Megan Rolf, BIF central region secretary; Randie Culbertson, shark; Drew Lakamp, first place; Dani Stock, second place; Will Shaffer, third place; Shane Bedwell, shark; and Donnell Brown, shark.were announced, showcasing the talents of graduate students in the field. Kansas State University had strong representation in the competition. Graduate students Dani Stock and Will Shaffer secured second and third place, winning $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. Additionally, graduate student Matthew Kinghorn was a finalist, demonstrating the high caliber of K-State’s program and its students.

KSU ASI graduate student Elizabeth Dressler placed second in the USDS Travel Award Poster Competition.

ASI Alumnus, Kevin Schultz from Haviland, Kansas, the past president of the BIF, was recognized for this dedication as 2023-24 BIF President.

The event was a significant success, highlighting the achievements of individuals and fostering advancements in beef improvement. We look forward to next year’s symposium and the continued progress in the field.

Horse Judging Camp

The K-State Horse Judging Team hosted its annual youth summer camp on Thursday, June 13. 18 Youth from across the country attended to enhance their judging skills and fine tune their reasons. Youth judged live halter and performance horses at the KSU Horse Unit. Volunteer riders came from Kansas City and Washington, KS to help with the camp. 

The camp was led by Horse Judging Coach, Celsey Crabtree, and members of the horse judging team; Victoria Axman, Jenna Fiscus, Reanna Rencin, Peyton Sherron and Kristen Kahler . It was a great success, and we look forward to next year’s event.

Department News – June 18, 2024

  • #KSUASI New Faculty: Kelsey Bentley will be joining #KSUASI as assistant professor of Sustainable Small Ruminant Production in early August. Her appointment will be 60% extension, 25% research and 15% teaching. Welcome to the department! Learn more about Kelsey here.
  • It’s an exciting time on campus. Bookmark our construction page to follow how changes are occurring around Weber and Call Halls and up by the Stout Center with the construction of the Bilbrey Family Event Center.

SEMINARS: 

  • None at this time.

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS:

  • June 30 – Eulises Corrales

If you’d like your birthday added to the list, please email Stacey Chard at schard@ksu.edu.

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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

  • University of Maryland, Coordinator, Laboratory Courses and Equipment –  View job here