OFI 917: What Can Rumen Fluid Tell You About Different Feeds | FFA SAE Edition | Jake Bagby | Stephenville High School FFA

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SHOW NOTES

INTRODUCING JAKE BAGBY!

I rarely interview FFA students with agriscience research projects for the supervised agricultural experiences, but when I do it always fascinating. Today’s episode is no different.

As I continue on with my interviews of American Star Finalists I get to speak with Jake Bagby. Jake is from Stephenville, Texas and he is now studying animal science at Texas Tech University. Jake did not start out his FFA career thinking he would be involved in research, but he gave it a try and ended up really enjoying it. This led him to larger and larger research projects and ultimately to testing rumen fluid to determine how different feeds were being digested and impacting the ph in ruminant systems.

Jake’s enjoyment of research ultimately culminated with him being the national agriscience winner in 2018 and of course becoming and American Star Finalist. There were some other, unintended impacts as well. He spent so much time tubing lambs to withdraw rumen fluid, that he became an expert at helping sheep when they had a choking issue or something else going on regarding their digestive system. Jake talks about his coming in handy at different shows when other people’s livestock got into trouble.

Enjoy this interview with 2020 American Star Finalist, Jake Bagby.

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Testing Feed Diets Through Rumen Fluid

HIGH SCHOOL: Stephenville High School; Stephenville, Texas

MASCOT: Honey Bees

FFA ADVISOR: Ryan Best

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR JAKE BAGBY:

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Jake’s FFA Advisor’s Email Address: ryan.best@sville.us

Stephenville High School’s Telephone Number: (254) 968-4141

FFA LINKS:

National FFA Organization

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