College of Veterinary Medicine

Education:

BS, Animal Science Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, 1975
DVM, Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, 1977
MAB, Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, 2002
Beef Cattle Production Management Series, University of Nebraska, 2005

Honors and Awards:

Blue Key National Honor Society, 1975
Society of Phi Zeta, 1975
Society of Gamma Sigma Delta, 1976
Kansas Stockman of the Year, 2003

Research Interests:

My primary mission is providing support for the beef cattle industry within the state of Florida. This involves working with county faculty and other University specialists providing technical informantion and consultation to producers regarding health and management of beef cattle. Research interest are focused toward reproductive effeciency of beef herds, calf health, computer applications for beef producers and the association of animal health and economics in beef cattle produciton.

Selected Publications:

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Irsik M, Langemeier M., Schroeder T, Spire M, Roder J, “Estimating the Effects of Animal Health on the Performance of Feedlot Cattle” The Bovine Practioner, Vol 40, N0 2: 65-74, 2006

Irsik M. "Computers Vets and Data a Synergy or a Conflict" Proceedings Spring Meeting of AVC Omaha Nebraska April 3-5 2008

Irsik M., House A., Shearer J., Shuffitt M., “Factors Affecting the Sale Price of Bulls Consigned to a Graded Sale The Bovine Practioner summer 2008

Irsik M. “Adding Value to Holstein Steers Through Confinement Feeding” The Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal February Vol 72. No 5 p22-24

Irsik M. “Your Mule is Out Again” The Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal March Vol 72 No 6 pg. 32-33

Irsik M. Shearer J., “Agriculture Producers and Food Animal Veterinarians are Animal Welfarists. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal April 2008 Vol 72 No. 7 p 32-33