Tokach, Mike

University Distinguished Professor
Professor/Extension Specialist
Research Coordinator
254 Weber Hall
Manhattan KS 66506
785-532-2032
785-532-7059 fax
mtokach@ksu.edu

Area(s) of Specialization

Practical swine nutrition research
Work with producers to facilitate rapid adoption of technology by the industry

Publications

View My Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

Education

B.S. , North Dakota State University, 1986
M.S. , Kansas State University, 1988
Ph.D. , University of Minnesota, 1991

Bio Brief

Dr. Mike Tokach is a University Distinguished Professor of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University. A native of North Dakota, Mike joined K-State in 1991. As a swine nutrition researcher and extension specialist, Mike is author on more than 500 articles in scientific journals, 12 book chapters and more than 1,200 extension and non-refereed articles. Tokach has received more than $29 million in research grants and gifts. He also has been awarded seven patents for his research and has given more than 385 invited lectures at national and international conferences. Tokach has also advised and mentored over 130 advanced-degree students and visiting professors since joining the university. Mike’s wife Lisa also specializes in Swine as a veterinarian. Together, they have three children, Sage, Rogan, and Fiona.