2024 Winner

Conrad Schelkopf

After receiving a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Colorado State University and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Kansas State University, Schelkopf is continuing his education at Kansas State, pursuing a PhD in diagnostic medicine and pathobiology. Growing up on a diversified livestock and row crop operation in Nebraska planted Schelkopf’s roots deep within the beef industry. From managing a beef cow herd as part of his FFA supervised agriculture experience to spending many hours with his dad in the combine harvesting corn for livestock consumption, cattle have driven his passion within the agriculture industry. 

 “As a newly graduated veterinarian, I plan to pursue a career focusing on providing practical solutions in cattle health management through all stages of the production cycle,” said Schelkopf. “Receiving the W.D. Farr Scholarship enhances my ability to share my research with veterinarians and producers in the field, as well as direct future research initiatives with cattle production and sustainability as driving priorities.”