Doctoral student, Kirby Krogstad, involvement and aspirations

The department of Animal Science graduate student spotlight features Kirby Krogstad

Kirby Krogstad, Ph.D. candidate focused on Dairy Health and Nutrition, is one example of the exemplary graduate students currently conducting research in the Animal Science department. As president of the Animal Science Graduate Student Association (ASGSA), Krogstad has worked to update the organization's bylaws, support graduate student needs, and organize monthly meetings. Internally, Krogstad was recognized for his research on the effects of rumen protected niacin on milk production and health of dairy cows, receiving third place in the 2022 Animal Science Graduate Research Forum (ASGRF) oral competition for the category of Ph.D. candidate awards.    

Krogstad was recently interviewed for MSU Extension Dairy. In addition to discussing student experiences at MSU and future goals, the article Animal Science doctoral student aims to improve the dairy industry - Department of Animal Science (msu.edu) highlights a few of Krogstad’s achievements such as receiving the 2022 CANR Alumni Association Scholarship awarded to students who demonstrate leadership and community service.

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