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KBC Hosts On-Farm STEM Program For Educators

The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) last week hosted an On the Farm STEM experience for 24 Kansas educators representing middle and high school science classrooms from both rural and urban communities across the state. The educators learned to use food and agriculture as a vehicle for teaching science while building students’ understanding of where their food comes from and the role agriculture plays in society.

The day began with KC Olson, Kansas State University professor of range beef cattle nutrition and management, sharing the history and ecology of the Flint Hills. At Lindamood Ranch in Eureka, participants heard about prairie ecosystems, hay production, cattle nutrition, feed upcycling, crop life cycles and the role of technology in modern ranch management.

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Genetic Resistance to Post-Weaning Diarrhea - Dr. Vahab Farzan

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Vahab Farzan from the University of Guelph explains why post-weaning diarrhea remains a major challenge for swine production. He discusses genetics, gut microorganisms, immunity, diagnostics, and targeted vaccination strategies to improve disease prevention. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Some pigs are genetically resistant to pathogenic E. coli because they lack the specific receptors required for bacterial attachment.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Vahab Farzan / vahab-farzan-b076445 is a Research Scientist, Adjunct Professor, and Associated Graduate Faculty at the University of Guelph. With a DVM, MSc, and PhD, Dr. Farzan's research focuses on infectious diseases in swine, including bacterial pathogens, gut microorganisms, epidemiology, and strategies to improve animal health. Learn more from Dr. Vahab Farzan on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.