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Dr. Chris Skaggs, Faculty Coordinator
cskaggs@tamu.edu
979.845.7616
Dr. Chris Skaggs is professor, leader, and academic advisor in the undergraduate student advising section in the Department of Animal Science. He also holds the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Chair in animal science. Skaggs received a doctorate in animal science from Iowa State University in 1992, a master's in animal science in 1984 from Kansas State University, and two bachelor's degrees in animal science and agricultural education in 1982 from Texas Tech University.
Among his responsibilities are coordinating the introductory animal science laboratories, teaching the livestock practicum and livestock and meats evaluation courses, and serving as one of the four |
academic advisors to over 900 students enrolled in the Department of Animal Science.
Skaggs devotes a considerable amount of time to live animal evaluation. He has judged numerous national shows including the San Antonio Livestock Exposition steer show and he works with youth and their livestock projects at hundreds of youth shows across the country. He also serves as superintendent of the intercollegiate livestock judging contest and the steer show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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Mr. Paul Maulsby, Beef Center Manager
beefcenter@tamu.edu
979.862.4736
As Texas A&M's beef center manager, Paul Maulsby manages the department's teaching herd of purebred and commercial cattle and coordinates teaching, extension and research activities that require the needs of Beef Center cattle and facilities. He also assists in teaching undergraduate animal science beef cattle labs and guest lectures in several classes while contributing to Extension and educational programs. Maulsby is a past advisor to the Saddle and Sirloin Club and a coach of the TAMU Meat and Livestock Evaluation Team.
Prior to joining the TAMU staff, Maulsby was managing partner of Ayers Farms, a purebred Simmental operation. In this position he established
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and managed the farm's national and international marketing program by anticipating market directions and implementing genetic decisions. He coordinated the farm's advertising and annual production sale and exhibited numerous national champions.
Maulsby also worked as an advertising and sales representative for Speedhorse magazine for two years prior to joining Ayers Farms. Maulsby enjoys working with young people and students as well as judging beef cattle shows.
Maulsby received a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Oklahoma State University in 1991 and is currently pursuing a master's and Phd in animal science at Texas A&M University.
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Throughout the Beef Center's rich history, it has helped shape the lives of many young people and lead them into successful careers. The employees at the Beef Center are represented by its manager and students. The student work force plays an intricate part of the Beef Center's success and has served as work experience for these students. This work experience has proven to be beneficial to their future careers. This page features former employees of the TAMU Beef Center and about their experiences at the Texas A&M University Beef Center.
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