Iowa State Block & Bridle Club

The Cardinal & Gold Showdown is THIS WEEKEND at the Hansen Center! Be sure to show up to support the hardworking committee and to see some quality stock.

Not in Ames? Join the Facebook Livestream 💻

🐷The Swine Spring Day trip was a success! They had a full day of learning from industry experts at the National Pork Board and Webster City Custom Meats.

Thank you to all who opened their doors to our members and shared their expertise.

Join the Sheep and Goat Interest Group for a fun evening of bags and root beer floats. Bring your competitive spirit — Dairy Science Club ice cream coupons are on the line!

Hope to see you there!

🐔Don’t miss the last Poultry Interest Group meeting of the year this Thursday! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Craig Rowels, a veterinarian with Versova Labs, for an inside look at poultry health and industry insights.

And yes — Chick‑fil‑A will be provided for all attendees!

Last Friday, the Sheep Interest Group hit the road for a full day of learning and industry insight. Their stops included;

📍Stagecoach Livestock
📍Hild Brothers Show Stock
📍Hoogendoorn Polypays

A huge thank‑you to all three stops for opening their doors and sharing their expertise!

Join us on April 29th at 6:30 PM in Lagomarcino 1155 as we welcome Dr. Emma Rients from Kent Nutrition, a recent ISU alumn! She will take a deep dive into beef cattle nutrition and her role as a nutritionist.

🍕 Pizza will be provided, so come hungry and ready to learn.

Are you a pre-vet student?🩺
Join the Compainion Animal Interest Group on Tuesday, April 28th. We’re excited to welcome Dr. LeeAnn Anderson from the ISU Vet School, who will be sharing insight to strengthen your vet school applications.

The Beef Interest Group spent last Friday exploring every sector of the beef industry — from processing to feedlot operations to the auction block.

Stops Included
📍Upper Iowa Beef
📍Griffin Red Angus
📍Waverly Sales Co.

Thank you to each operation for opening your doors and sharing valuable industry insights!

🎉 2026 Animal Science Department Banquet Recap 🎉

We were proud to host the 2026 Animal Science Department Banquet, bringing together students, faculty, staff, families, friends, and alumni for an evening of celebration and connection.

The night was dedicated to recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students, including scholarship and award recipients, while also highlighting everything the department has accomplished this past year from clubs and judging teams to continued growth and success across the program.

With approximately 135 attendees, it was a great turnout filled with support and pride for our Animal Science community. We were also excited to raise $900 for Passel Provides, making a meaningful impact beyond the event.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special—we had a great time planning this event and seeing it all come together!