Scientific review pathway approved by industry partner

The Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO, has approved a proposal from K-State Olathe to provide the scientific review for a new animal food ingredient submission pathway.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with AAFCO in designing processes that accelerate the approval of animal food ingredients," said Haley Larson, Ph.D., teaching assistant professor of animal health who will lead the review efforts at K-State Olathe. "This process will support industry timelines by allowing ingredients to be incorporated into market in a time efficient manner, while maintaining rigorous safety evaluation through review by top scientific expertise.”

Manufacturing Training Courses Announced for 2025

K-State Olathe is offering a lineup of advanced manufacturing short courses that will provide industry professionals with the knowledge and practical skills they need to be successful. This year’s lineup includes programming on a variety of topics, including dust collection, pneumatic conveying and materials processing.

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Ready to complete your bachelor's degree or a master's program? Join one of our free, informative webinars to learn more about your options at K-State Olathe.

M.S. in Applied Biosciences — Noon on Feb. 12

Lead a research unit, lab, business or nonprofit with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed. Learn how this unique graduate degree fuses advanced training in animal health and food safety and security with leadership and managerial skills designed for industry. | Register

M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science — Noon on Feb. 19

Become a top-level scientist or administrator through an in-depth understanding of animal physiology, diseases and their relevance to human health. | Register

Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Graduate Certificate — 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 19

This graduate certificate combines the knowledge of animal science and veterinary medicine with skills needed to navigate governmental processes and regulations throughout a product's lifecycle. | Register

Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health Graduate Certificate — Noon on Feb. 26

Learn how to approach consumer problems, navigate product challenges and develop new solutions through the power of data.You'll also find out about career opportunities and new scholarships. | Register

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Animal Health Regulatory Affairs is back this fall. Join us for a three-day, in-person event to learn in-demand, new skills. We'll provide networking with subject matter experts, fellow industry professionals and opportunities to put new learning to practice through applied activities.

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This month, we welcomed our 2025 Management Strategies: Pathways to Leadership cohort. This series provides leadership training to current and future managers.

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