… Sheep Research and Teaching Unit {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/XgRSL45qMCs.jpg?itok=TldlG7RG","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgRSL45qMCs","settings":{"responsive":true,"width":"854","height":"480","autoplay":false},"settings_summary":["Embedded Video (Responsive)."]} The SDSU Sheep Research and … supervisor for the unit. Animals from the Sheep Unit are utilized in a wide range of teaching, research and extension programming activities. The SDSU Hampshire flock is the oldest registered flock in the US with continuous registration dating back to 1898. Since 2007, this group has been enrolled in the NSIP program. Visitors are always welcome! Contacts: Blake …
… Equine Teaching Facility South Dakota State University built its present horse barn in 1925, the beginning of a facility that would provide years of educational experience. The barn's purpose was … and livestock husbandry practices. The station was diversified in many fields of agriculture, including purebred livestock. The barn was constructed of brick and was designed to accommodate nine teams and eight single drafts. The original structure also consisted of two feed rooms, two tack rooms and an office. Morgans and Saddlebreds were raised at the unit … provided rides to over 2,000 individuals that may not have been able to experience the event on horseback or with their own animals. The drafters have had a presence in 4th of July parades, Festival of Lights Christmas parade, the SDSU homecoming Hobo Day parade, and Little International Livestock Exposition. Little "I" gives students the opportunity to show the …
… Animal Science Facilities Training and experience working with livestock, whether it is with best management practices for production or for research methods, are among the most important facets of a well-rounded … and large numbers of cattle, hogs, sheep and horses available for teaching and research, all within two miles of campus. Premier swine and cow-calf teaching/research units were completed in 2016, giving students access to modern technology. A state-inspected meats laboratory supports experiences in meats teaching and research. Animal Science Complex: Located … to individual animals and collection of individual feed and water intake. Adjacent pastures support teaching, research, Extension and outreach efforts. The cowherd is comprised of registered Angus and SimAngus cattle that are used for evaluation, marketing, management, nutrition, and reproduction courses and play a key role in a number of research projects. This …
… Calf Value Discovery Program Demonstrating the Value of South Dakota’s Feeder CalvesThe Calf Value Discovery Program enables cow-calf producers to do the following: Assess the value of their cattle in value-based marketing … in the project. Cattle will be sold in market groups as they are deemed to have approximately 0.5 inches of backfat by visual appraisal. Generally, the first group is sold in mid-May. All cattle will be sold on a grid price system. Pre-shipping management: The cattle MUST be dehorned, castrated and healed prior to feedlot arrival. Cattle that must be dehorned … with them at time of delivery. Cattle will be received at Vander Wal Yards between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT on Nov. 9, 2022 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Nov. 10, 2022 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) . To register, please contact Julie Walker or Warren Rusche at the phone numbers and email addresses listed below. There is also a registration form below. Calf Value Discovery Department …
… Little International celebrates 100 years of tradition For 100 years, South Dakota State University’s Little International has been “Built on Tradition, Powered by a Vision,” providing multiple generations of students with a rich tradition of legacy and learning. In addition to being the largest two-day, student-run livestock exhibition in the nation, Little “I” is one of SDSU’s most beloved traditions. The 100th Little International staff was made up of 164 student volunteers. To commemorate the 100th year, Little “I” staff members worked with the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum and SDSU Archives to document the exhibition’s evolution. The early … and experts in their field. At this first event, judging contests for beef, swine and sheep were offered. Now: At the 100th Little International, over 2,000 local FFA and 4-H students registered to participate in career development events. These students were planning to travel from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin in addition to South Dakota schools. Students would …
… Hampshire Sale SDSU Registered Hampshire SaleThe next sale dates are yet to be determined. For additional information, contact Sheep Unit Manager Blake Johnson or call at 605-693-3713. A sample of our past sale offerings: Hampshire Sale Animal Science Sheep Sheep Research and Teaching Unit Department of Animal Science … SDSU Registered Hampshire Sale … The next sale dates are yet to be determined. …
… Hayengas endow department head of animal science position at SDSU Mary and Cal Hayenga A Spearfish couple has endowed the Cal and Mary Hayenga Department Head of Animal Science at South … their alma mater. By investing in the department head position, the Hayengas are fueling opportunities and resources for staff and students alike. Cal and Mary met at SDSU, finding common ground at the Wesley Methodist Student Center on campus. The two had even more in common than just their shared faith, having both come from farming backgrounds. Mary was raised … Dakota long enough to realize what a wonderful place it is,” Mary said. “If they go somewhere else, they’ll come back here in the future because they’ll really remember it. I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I hadn’t gone to State.” Department of Animal Science College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences May. 22, 11:23 AM … Mary and Cal …
… Ruminant Nutrition Center The Ruminant Nutrition Center (RNC) at South Dakota State University is home of the university research feedlot. The 50-pen research facility is capable of performing production-scale feedlot management comparisons. Research related to current and long-term issues facing the beef feeding industry benefits the current and future feedlot industry of South Dakota. The RNC serves as the …
… SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit to host open house March 16 South Dakota State University’s Department of Animal Science is hosting the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit open house from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 … to colostrum quality. Five undergraduate students will discuss their work and research related to different types of banding with males. The SDSU Hampshire flock is the oldest registered flock in the United States with registration that dates back to 1898. A lunch of pulled lamb sandwiches and SDSU ice cream will be served at noon. Contact John Jaeger, …
… McKenna Sick receives 2023 SDSU Outstanding Swine Education and Research Facility Student Employee Award McKenna Sick, a sophomore majoring in animal science and working to obtain her swine certificate at South Dakota State … said Sick, of Carson, Iowa. "I get to learn how to care for the animals and utilize different technologies in the barn that make our job easier." Sick's passion for the swine industry comes from her involvement in showing swine on the county, state and national levels. "I have been showing pigs since I was 9 and now have my sow herd at home where I raise and sell … Engineering professor, established the Outstanding Swine Education and Research Facility Student Employee Award. Before pursuing his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in his 50s, Nicolai and his wife, Jeune, spent most of their lives farming near Hector, Minnesota. Pork production was a mainstay of their operation. Nicolai and his partners have established …