One month into the semester and things are really moving. We had a great turn out at Ag Day and our students have made it through their first round of exams. Our enrollment is higher again this semester with 174 freshman and 770 total undergraduate students. The new class created a buzz through its size but also by how active they are in class, student clubs and many other activities. We are trying to keep up. We have some great opportunities to connect with our alumni and friends throughout the state but first we would like to recognize our students and showcase the department.

The Colorado State University Livestock Judging Team Competed at the Pannell Ranch on Friday the 14th.  The senior team walked away with a beautiful sketch, by world renowned artist Bob Coronato, of Devils Tower valued at over $600 for being High Team Overall in the contest.  2007 team members include Devin Murnin (High Individual Overall), Cory Pendley (3rd High Individual), Nia Elliott (Fifth High Individual), Jason Johnson (6th High Individual), Katie Johnson, and Tess Norvell.

Ag Adventure, a program organized by College of Agricultural Sciences students to teach children about agriculture, will double its regular attendance for the annual elementary extravaganza from previous years to approximately 2,000 students. For two days, 72 third grade classes from the Fort Collins area will participate in a field trip to Colorado State University's research and teaching farm, ARDEC. Each student club and organization hosts an educational booth offering hands on learning opportunities for the onlookers. For more information - http://today.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=display_story&story_id=1002837

Block & Bridle Livestock Club is selling Department of Animal Sciences apparel. The proceeds benefit the club’s travel and activities expenses. If you are interested please visit the Animal Sciences website for more information - http://ansci.colostate.edu/content/view/292/101/

Successful Events:
Colorado Nutrition Roundtable – Thursday, September 27 at the Taylor Conference Center at ARDEC. The Roundtable was a huge success with discussions on the recent surge of interest in supplying “Natural Beef” to consumers, producers weighing the potential premiums against the requirements of production and potentially reduced performance and firing questions at the renowned speakers during the bull-pen. Thank you to all who participated. For the full schedule go to the Animal Sciences Website or click Roundtable.

Mark your Calendars:

• Department of Animal Sciences Homecoming Football Tailgate - Saturday, October 6, 2007 • 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  Come one, come all to the first annual Department of Animal Sciences Homecoming Tailgate. You and your family are invited to join the department in celebrating with alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students. CSU’s Athletic Department has created a Ram Town Tailgating section  southeast of Hughes Stadium. Animal Sciences will have a tent in Ram Town. This area also has fun activities for the whole family. Come and enjoy wonderful food and fellowship prior to CSU’s Homecoming game vs. San Diego State, kick-off at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per person payable at the door. RSVP to Lucy Whitehead by October 1, 2007; (970) 491-3969 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
  To purchase football tickets call: 1.800.491.7267 or visit: CSURams.com
• Block & Bridle’s 2007 Little National Western (LNW) - Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at CSU’ ARDEC facility.  The LNW Stock Show, modeled after the National Western Stock Show, has been a tradition at Colorado State University since 1934.  LNW is an excellent opportunity for students to learn new skills and perfect old talents by preparing either a beef heifer, dairy heifer, lamb, or hog for the show ring.  We would appreciate your attendance and support in any way of this piece of continued history. This year will also include a Faculty and Staff Round Robin Show held following the LNW Round Robin on show day. For more information contact Lucy Whitehead – This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 491-3969.
• Range Beef Cow Symposium: December 11-13, 2007 - Beef extension specialists from Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota would like to invite you to participate in the Symposium, held at The Ranch - Larimer County Fairgrounds, Fort Collins, Colorado on December 11-13, 2007. This educational program spans from topics on animal health to genetics with an opportunity ask questions to the speakers during the bullpen session. This will be the twentieth symposium - we hope you will join us! For more information contact Nancy Weiss – This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 970/491-7604 or for registration information and full details - http://ansci.colostate.edu/content/view/485/42/
• CSU Day at the National Western Stock Show & Livestock Leader Presentation – Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the National Western Complex