Kansas State University (KSU, Kansas State, or K-State) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas. It was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It had a record high enrollment of 24,766 students for the Fall 2014 semester. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". Kansas State's academic offerings are administered through nine colleges, including the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Technology and Aviation in Salina. Graduate degrees offered include 65 master's degree programs and 45 doctoral degrees.
Located in Manhattan Kansas the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University is a large and nationally recognized program dedicated to advancing animal agriculture. It provides comprehensive education research and extension focused on domestic farm animals covering key areas like nutrition genetics reproduction meat science and agribusiness. Students benefit from a well-rounded curriculum emphasizing practical hands-on experience utilizing extensive on-campus facilities and animal units. This approach prepares graduates for diverse and successful careers across animal production health food processing and allied industries contributing to a safe responsible and sustainable food supply.
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