Contact Information:
Instructor/Livestock Judging Coach
211 B Animal Science
Phone: (970)-491-8093
Fax: (970)-491-5326
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Shane Bedwell began his position as livestock judging coach at Colorado State University in August, 2007.   Shane was raised on a cow-calf/stocker ranch near Medicine Lodge, Kansas. He received an associate’s degree in science from Butler County Community College in 2002 and a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Industry from Kansas State University in 2004. While in college Shane was on nationally competitive livestock judging teams where he gained numerous accolades. He was also on the 2003 Reserve National Champion Team at Kansas State University. Shane completed a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Illinois in 2007. While at the University of Illinois Shane served as the assistant livestock judging coach and taught classes in livestock selection. He enjoys youth events and working with students focused on pursuing a career in the livestock industry. He also helps manage his family’s 450 head cow-calf and 1,000 head stocker operation and raises registered Angus cattle.