K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry

09/04/2026

Beef Stocker Field Day is coming up quick, get registered today!

09/03/2026

Our Summer Reading Series is coming to a close!

We’ve spent the summer revisiting stories from across ASI, and we’re wrapping things up with a look at three students who took their animal science experiences around the world through study abroad.

Thanks for reading along with us this summer!
Read our final Summer Reading Series story here: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/news/asiabroad.html

08/27/2026

Welcome back Wildcats! It's time for the ASI Welcome Back Tailgate!

Come enjoy an evening of fun tomorrow night with yard games, a scavenger hunt, and a delicious BBQ! It's a great opportunity to connect with ASI faculty, staff, and fellow students while making new memories!

08/13/2026

ASI Summer Reading Series📚

This week we are highlighting: K-State Academic Quadrathlon Team Wins National Championship

Read more here: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/news/26AQNationals.html

07/21/2026

Another opportunity with KABSU! Come join the ASI family!

About This Role The purpose of this position is to perform duties relevant to the daily activities of the Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit's Collection, Laboratory and Housing facilities. This position will be expected to collect bovine semen samples from bulls located at the Kansas Artificia...

07/20/2026

Come join the Department of Animal Sciences & Industry with KABSU! Applications close on August 31st.

About This Role The Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit (KABSU) is a unit within the AS&I department of Kansas State University that provides reproductive resources to livestock, equine and canine customers throughout Kansas and neighboring states. It is a self-funded fee-for-service busines...

07/16/2026

Are you getting the most out of your mineral program?

Come spend an evening with K-State Animal Sciences & Industry and Pottawatomie County Extension to learn practical strategies for improving cow-calf mineral management. See precision intake technology in action, hear the latest research updates, and connect with fellow producers.

Tuesday, August 11 | 5–7 p.m.
Dinner is on us!
Register Here: https://bit.ly/cow-calf-field-day

RSVP by August 6 to save your spot. We look forward to seeing you!

07/15/2026

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is the largest department (approximately 1,200 undergraduates and 60 graduate students) in Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture. The department’s Cow-Calf Unit currently operates on approximately 2,000 deeded acres, 3,000 leased acres of native tallgrass prairie, and 1,000-1,300 acres of cover crops. The herd consists of approximately 325 commercial cows, 130 heifers, and 15 breeding bulls.

We are seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor, Beef Cow-Calf Nutrition and Management. This position is designed for an individual with a strong background in ruminant nutrition and a passion for advancing the science and practice of cattle nutrition and management. The incumbent will develop an active research program relevant to cow/calf nutrition and management. Responsibilities include service as the faculty manager of the Cow-Calf Unit.

Learn More: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/jobs/job-announcements.html

07/09/2026

Catch up on another story from this summer at the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry!

This week’s featured story: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/news/26kasla.html

06/29/2026

Proud to see the success of our Kansas State Meat Science team!