Dairy Teaching and Research Center
3161 Animal Science Road
Manhattan, KS 66506
537-0941
785-532-5681 fax
scheffel@k-state.edu
Description
Official dedication of the current Dairy Teaching and Research Center, constructed at a cost of $1.444 million, was held December 3, 1977. The facility houses approximately 300 Holstein cows, including 300 baby calves and heifers being developed as future replacements. Research and teaching regarding dairy nutrition, reproduction, health, housing, management, and other related areas is conducted at the Center. Undergraduate students are employed part-time.
Located on Animal Science Road north of Marlatt Avenue, the Center is available for tours and visits. This includes observing the milking operation, walking through the calf housing and maternity area, and viewing the housing for milking and dry cows. Contact Ron Pope at 785-532-5404 or rvpope@k-state.edu to schedule a tour.
Faculty & Staff
Management Staff
Michael Scheffel
Farm Manager - Dairy Unit Manager
139 Call Hall
785-537-0941
scheffel@k-state.edu
Support Staff
Kristine Frey
Research Assistant
139 Call Hall
785-532-0941
klfrey@k-state.edu
Robert "Bo" Fiest
Animal Technician II
139 Call Hall
785-537-0941
robert4@k-state.edu
Eulises Corrales
Animal Technician II
139 Call Hall
785-537-0941
eulises@k-state.edu
Anthony Hecht
Animal Technician II
139 Call Hall
785-537-0941
hect138@k-state.edu
Robert Ramming
Animal Technician II
139 Call Hall
785-537-0941
ramming@k-state.edu
