The K-State Rodeo Club/Team hosted a Kansas Junior High and High School Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday at Burtis Arena. It was attended by more than 300 students and their families from 4 states.
Category: August 22, 2023
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
WEEKLY UPDATE
August 22, 2023
Livestock Sweepstakes
The 2023 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes was hosted by the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry on August 19-20 in Weber Hall. More than 300 4-H members from 66 counties participated in the state livestock judging contest, meat judging contest, livestock skillathon and livestock quiz bowl.
The champion teams for the livestock skillathon and livestock quiz bowl earned the opportunity to represent Kansas at their respective national 4-H contest, which will occur later this fall. Again, this year, Kansas will be represented by an all-star team at the national 4-H livestock judging contest in Louisville. Based on their performance in the state livestock judging contest, a talented group of young people were invited to advance to the team selection process. This will include a series of livestock evaluation workshops and opportunities provided by the K-State Livestock Judging Team. This will be the third year for the meat judging kids to have a similar opportunity. Kansas will also be represented by an all-star team to defend their 2022 title at the national 4-H meat judging contest.
Individual 4-H members and county or extension district teams who participated in all of the livestock activities this weekend were entered in the Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes. The combined top performer in the livestock judging contest, livestock skillathon, and meat judging contest was recognized as the individual champion. This year, there were 51 young people eligible for the Livestock Sweepstakes Award. The team exhibiting the best combined performance in livestock judging, livestock skillathon, livestock quiz bowl, and meat judging won the overall team sweepstakes award with 13 teams competing for award. There were 212 kids in the livestock judging, 130 meat judgers, 156 in the skillathon and 19 teams in the quiz bowl.
This event would not be possible without the numerous Department of Animal Sciences and Industry faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students who volunteered their time and expertise. Two groups in particular are essential to this event; Chris Mullinix and the K-State Livestock Judging Team members and graduate assistants, as well as Dr. Travis O’Quinn, the K-State Meats Judging Team members, and graduate students put a significant amount of time and effort into developing high quality contests for the 4-H members.
A special thanks also goes to Tim Carson for his hard work and expertise in scoring and tabulating all of the contests. Other faculty members who were vital to the success of this event were, Dr. Joel DeRouchey, Dr. Karol Fike, Dr. David Grieger, Dr. Cassie Jones, Dr. Dave Nichols, Dr. Mike Tokach, and Dr. Jason Warner. Staff members Angie Denton, Janeen Dieball, Emily Grund, Katie Smith, Rachael Stadel and John Wolf, as well as graduate students Elizabeth Dressler and Rafe Royall. We also had a tremendous set of undergraduate students, including Taylor Dieball, Grace Fike, Lauren Gatz, Katrina Turner, the ASI Mentors, members of the K-State Collegiate Cattlewomen, and Block & Bridle who provided great assistance to help all of the contests run smoothly.
Interns, Morgan Gaines and Jessica Jensen were instrumental in preparing materials for several contests, as well as working to make sure each part of the event was a great experience for all of the youth involved. Kelsey Nordyke also represented the state 4-H office while assisting with the event, and Mary Kane contributed her time as a volunteer as well. The Kansas Pork Association, Kansas State University College of Agriculture, Lyons Ranch, AgTech, FarmTalk and Judd Ranch are great supporters and sponsors of this program. Thanks to everyone involved!
Freshmen Welcome
New Animal Sciences & Industry students were welcomed to the Department last Friday by ASI Mentors, faculty and staff. Insights into opportunities available to them were shared such as clubs/organizations, employment at animal units, competition teams and resources of our Student Services Office. ASI Mentors provided perspectives and advice on life as an ASI student at K-State and gave tours of Weber Lounge and classrooms.
Thanks to ASI Mentors Tate Anderson, Lauren Thompson and Kristen Kahler; along with Dr. Karol Fike, Rachael Stadel and Emily Grund for their efforts.
Departmental Updates
WELCOME BACK TAILGATE: Due to the extreme heat the ASI & FDSCI Student Welcome Back Tailgate planned for Tuesday, August 22 will be postponed until Thursday, August 31.
#KSUASI FAMILY: Dr. Victor Gomez-Leon and his wife, Leticia, welcomed Samuel to the world on Wednesday, August 16. Congratulations to Victor and his family!
TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN RECYCLING: A broken thermometer was found in the recycling center among the glass containers meant for recycling. This is a breach in both laboratory and public safety, as mercury is a highly toxic substance. Our department has one of the buildings that was identified as the potential source. EHS asks departments immediately contact EHS for disposal and do not throw away mercury contaminated equipment/waste away, as the recycling team does not have the proper equipment or training to transport and dispose of toxic substances. For further clarification this link will provide an in depth look at spill response: https://www.k-state.edu/safety/lab/labsafety/emergency/spillResponse.html.
NEXT-GEN K-STATE STRATEGIC PLAN: The Next-Gen K-State strategic plan is available for review. A feedback survey is open until Friday of this week (8/25). This plan will direct K-State for at least the next decade, and this is an opportunity to provide your feedback on this draft. Please take some time to review and provide your thoughts on this guiding document that will become our roadmap into the future.
Survey >> https://www.k-state.edu/strategic-planning/feedback/draft-plan-survey/.
ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS:
- Casey Olson – August 23
- Jason Warner – August 24
- Lexie Hayes – August 29
- Karol Fike – August 31
If you’d like your birthday added to the list, please email Stacey Chard at schard@ksu.edu.
OPEN POSITIONS:
- Dairy Teaching and Research Center Manager – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515771/dairy-teaching-and-research-center-manager
- Animal Technician I (Swine Unit) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515792/animal-technician-i.
- Animal Technician Supervisor (Dairy Unit) – To apply, go to https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/jobs/job-announcements.html.
- Animal Technician II (Dairy Unit) – 1 position – To apply, go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/512403/animal-technician-ii.
- Animal Technician II (Dairy Unit) – 1 position – To apply, go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/510744/animal-technician-ii.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- The Pennsylvania State University, Extension Associate in Small Ruminant Production and Management – https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Extension-Associate-in-Small-Ruminant-Production-and-Management_REQ_0000046293-1
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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August 21 – Classes Begin for Fall Semester
August 29 – College of Agriculture Watermelon Feed – 5:30 – Weber Lawn
August 31 – ASI Welcome Back Tailgate – 5:15 p.m. – Weber Lawn
September 4 – University Holiday (Labor Day)
September 13 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
September 15 – LMIC Board Meeting – Stanley Stout Center
September 18 – Census Day (20th Class Day)
September 23 – Celebrate Ag Day with K-State Football – UCF Game
September 27-29 – HACCP Workshop for Meat & Poultry Processors – Olathe, KS
September 28 – K-State Stocker Field Day – KSU Beef Stocker Unit
September 29-Oct. 1 – Kansas Junior Livestock Show – Hutchinson, KS
October 7 – K-State ASI Family & Friends Reunion – Stanley Stout Center – Manhattan,KS
October 9 – Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture – 7 p.m. – McCain Auditorium
October 11 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October 24-26 – KSRE Annual Conference – K-State Student Union
November 15 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
November 16 – K-State Swine Day – KSU Alumni Center
November 19-26 – Thanksgiving Break for Students
November 29-Dec. 1 – KLA Convention & Trade Show – Wichita, KS
December 9 – College of Agriculture Commencement
December 9 – Final Exams
December 20 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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