Kansas State University

The K-State Livestock Judging Team completed its season Nov. 13, with a 7^th place overall finish at the 118^th National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky. An amazingly competitive day was highlighted by team member Brody Nemecek being named the contest Reserve High Individual Overall.

Brody and teammate Weston Schrader were named to the 10-member All-American team for their combination of contest success, academic standing, campus involvement and industry leadership. That brings K-State’s All-American total to a record 46 since the award was established in 2000.

In attendance at the banquet was the 1983 K-State squad, including team member Dr. Scott Schaake, as they and coach Dr. Bill Able were recognized as the 40-year anniversary championship team.

Team Results:

7^th High Team Overall

Reserve National Champion Team – All Performance Classes

Reserve National Champion Team – Performance Swine

3^rd High Team Swine

3^rd High Team – Performance Sheep

4^th High Team Oral Reasons

4^th High Team Sheep and Goats

4^th High Team – Sheep and Goat Reasons

4^th High Team – Swine Reasons

5^th High Team – Performance Cattle

Individual Results:

Brody Nemecek – 2^nd Overall, 1^st Sheep/Goats, 1^st All Performance, 1^st Performance Swine, 1^st Sheep/Goat Reasons, 3^rd Swine Reasons, 4^th Swine, 4^th Performance Sheep, 5^th Oral Reasons, 9^th Performance Cattle

Will Banks – 2^nd Sheep/Goats, 4^th Performance Swine, 6^th Sheep/Goat Reasons, 10^th Performance Sheep

Jade Parrish – 6^th All Performance, 10^th Performance Sheep, 10^th Performance Swine

Weston Schrader – 6^th Performance Swine

2023 All American Team Members – Brody Nemecek and Weston Schrader

Team Members: Will Banks, Cynthiana, Kentucky; Trey Conley, Clarksdale, Missouri; Luke Harker, Hope, Indiana; Jacey Massey, Alberta, Canada; Brody Nemecek, Iola, Kansas; Jade Parrish, Parrish, Florida; Weston Schrader, Wells, Kansas; Whitney Watts, Wesson, Mississippi; Coach Chris Mullinix; and Assistant Coach Wyatt Banks.

During the Awards Banquet, Chris Mullinix was recognized for his coaching career. Check out this recognition video produced by Whitney  Whitaker.

HOLIDAY MEAT SALE ORDERS DUE TOMORROW: The Holiday Meat Sale order form is available. Pre-orders for Christmas are due November 29. For more information visit, https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/services/ksu-meat-lab-sales/.

MEAT JUDGING TEAM TO RAFFLE OFF RIBEYE ROLLS. The Kansas State Meat Judging Team is once again selling raffle tickets ($10) for ribeye rolls to help support the team’s travel costs in the upcoming year. The raffle will be conducted the week of December 11th and the winners will have the option of having the meat cut to their specifications. If you are interested in buying tickets, please contact a member of the Meat Judging Team, Travis O’Quinn, or email meatscience@ksu.edu

SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Animal Science Arena Groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. The event will be at the Stanley Stout Center. If you plan to attend please RSVP at: ksufoundation.org/rsvp/agarena.

Plan now to join us at this exciting event kicking off the construction of the new Animal Science Arena.

FALL UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM: As the semester winds down, we are quickly approaching the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium! Please plan to join us on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 9 am – noon at the Town Hall in Leadership Studies.  Students will be presenting posters on both course-based research projects and independent research projects. Coffee and donuts will be provided!

ASI CLOTHES DRIVE: The Department will be collecting gently used coats and hoodies and new hats, gloves and socks for communities in need. Donations can be dropped off in Weber 134 or Call Hall 139 until December 1.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Save the date for the annual ASI Holiday/Christmas Party on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Stanley Stout Center from 3 – 5 p.m. Come enjoy good food, games and friends. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/23KSUASIHoliday, by Friday, December 8.

UPCOMING DEFENSE:

None at this time.

SEMINARS: 

• Meat Science Seminar
  • Mason Prester, Journal Club: “Evaluation of the impact of bone-in versus boneless cuts on beef palatability” – Wednesday, November 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 121.
  • Mariana Rivera, Seminar: Salmonella prevalence in US poultry value chain: from farm to retail” – Wednesday, December 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 121.
• Monogastric Nutrition Seminar
  • Rafe Royal, “Bacillus subtillus; it’s role on intestinal health and growth performance of swine” – Wednesday, November 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 146.
  • Santiago Duarte, “Spray-Dried Plasma Mechanism and Benefits for Post-Weaning Diets” – Wednesday, December 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Weber 146.
• Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
  • None scheduled at this time
    
• Physiology and Animal Breeding Seminars
  • Elizabeth Dressler – Tuesday, November 28 at 8:30 a.m. in Weber 146. (Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/94604133226?pwd=L3ZzYnNzR2xlSHdjVG5NdEtPM0Z5UT09, Passcode: 695692)
  • Kate Nelson – Tuesday, December 5 at 8:30 a.m. in Weber 146. (Zoom link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/94604133226?pwd=L3ZzYnNzR2xlSHdjVG5NdEtPM0Z5UT09, Passcode: 695692)

ASI FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS: 

• Sterling Buist – December 2
• Chris Mullinix – December 3
• Celsey Crabtree – December 4

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 Supervisor (Dairy Unit) – To apply, go to https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/jobs/job-announcements.html.
• Research Technician (KABSU) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516254/research-technician.
• Storeroom Manager (KABSU) – To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516247/storeroom-manager.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Purdue University, Department Head – Learn more here.
• North Dakota State University, Extension Livestock Management Specialist North Central Research Extension Center – Learn more here.
• University of Georgia, Associate Dean for Extension position in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – For more information contact maria.thompson@academicsearch.org.

   

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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November 29-Dec. 1 – KLA Convention & Trade Show – Wichita, KS
December 8 – Fall Undergraduate Symposium – 9 a.m. – Leadership Studies, Town Hall
December 9 – College of Agriculture Commencement
December 11-15 – Final Exams
December 15 – Animal Science Arena Groundbreaking Ceremony– Stanley Stout Center – 11:15 a.m.
December 20 – Faculty Meeting – Call Hall 205 – 3 – 4 p.m.
January 6-21 – National Western Stock Show – Denver, CO
January 15 – University Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
January 31 – Feb. 2 – Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show – Orlando, FL
February 6 – Swine Profitability Conference – Stanley Stout Center
February 29 – Stockmen’s Dinner – Stanley Stout Center
March 1 – Cattlemen’s Day – Weber Hall
March 1 – Legacy Bull & Female Sale – Stanley Stout Center
March 2 – Junior Beef Producer Day – Weber Hall
March 16 – Junior Sheep Producer Day – Weber Hall

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