Released: March 12, 2002

K-State Research Highlights Hays Roundup April 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University’s Agricultural Research Center-Hays will be presenting its annual research review program, called Roundup 2002, April 4 at 4 p.m. in the center’s main auditorium.

The event "has been going on for decades,"said Keith Harmoney, research range scientist. "It has become a long-standing tradition hosted by the Hays station."

The Hays Roundup offers a way to inform producers of research being conducted at the center, Harmoney said.

"It is important for producers to see what research we are working on and [whether what] we’re doing has application to their operations," he said.

In addition to Hays researchers, he added, "we bring in new speakers each year to cover new or timely topics. Even with on-going research projects, we try to avoid repetition by presenting the latest information."

Speakers will present the following topics:

* Dan Moser, K-State genetics professor, will bring updates on the National Cattlemen Beef Association Carcass Merit Project.

* Tim Holt, veterinarian from Gunnison, Colo., will discuss whole herd health and what producers should be looking for in a program.

* Brittany Bock, from Fort Hays State University, will present data from feeding trials testing the effects of zinc levels in feeding rations.

*John Brethour, research beef scientist, will present data on the effect of betaine on slaughter dressing percentage.

* Grady Bishop, a graduate student, will summarize two trials performed on the effects of pregnancy and days on feed on fed heifer growth and carcass quality.

* Harmoney will give an update on a statewide rangeland forage quality project undertaken by the Kansas State Forage Task Force.

A proceedings of the research presented will be given to all those who attend.

There is no registration fee; however, the meal will cost $5. For more information, or to pre-register, interested persons can call the center at 785-625-3425.

-30-

K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus, Manhattan.

Story by:
Lucas Shivers, Communications Assistant
lshivers@oznet.ksu.edu
K-State Research& Extension News