K-State Small Ruminant Research & Extension

We want to recognize and celebrate the hard work of our sheep graduate and undergraduate students in our lab this past spring. Great job on all you accomplished!

ASI Summer Reading Series📚

This Thursday’s featured story highlights the students who work hard in the classroom, animal units and labs to further research efforts for our department and industry.

🔗 Read the story here: https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/news/26researchsymposiums.html

A two-day grazing workshop will be held in Manhattan on July 28 and 29. The registration link is below. Hope to see you there! https://natglcevents.zohobackstage.com/TheGrazingToolboxwithTomShea

New World Screwworm Webinar Series | AgManager.info This session will provide an overview on the biology of the New World screwworm, discuss it’s impact on cattle in Kansas prior to eradication and a look this could look like in the future.

USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed a case in a goat in Gillespie County, Texas. TAHC and USDA are working to learn more about the case, establish surveillance and testing, and spread awareness in the area.

Until further notice, TAHC plans to provide daily case updates each afternoon. For real-time situation updates, visit https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSConfirmedCases.

ASI wants to hear from you!
We have begun developing a 5-year strategic plan under new Executive Director Mike Michener and are inviting U.S. sheep producers to share their input. Producer feedback will directly help guide organizational priorities and long-term industry direction.

Please take a few minutes to complete the short 3-question survey and share your perspective.

Share your input here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8815365/ASI-Strategic-Plan
Please submit responses by May 15, 2026.

Hair Sheep Producers - Help researchers gain insights into your current nutrition and supplementation practices. Complete this anonymous 10-minute survey to participate: https://hicreichhardt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZbNttik3L0fh3M

Thank you again to all who traveled out for Sheep Producer Day! It was a great day of learning and we’re so grateful for your continued support.