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New World screwworm

Important information on the pest from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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Department of
Animal Science

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9 Degree Programs

The Department of Animal Science offers dynamic and challenging undergraduate and graduate programs that cover a broad variety of fields including animal behavior, animal biotechnology, beef cattle, dairy science, equine science, food science and technology, meat science, physiology of reproduction, sheep and goats, and swine.

Degree Programs
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15+ Research Focus Areas

The mission of the Department of Animal Science is to improve lives through discovery, integration, dissemination and application of science-based knowledge of animals and animal products. Today, the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University has achieved national and international prominence as the largest and most complex department of animal science in the nation.

Animal Science Research
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100+ High-Impact Learning Experiences

Students pursuing a degree in Animal Science at Texas A&M University have multiple opportunities to take part in high-impact learning experiences. With 10 nationally recognized competitive teams, department-led education abroad programs, industry tours, student research, and local, state, national, and international internships, every student has the chance to participate.

High-Impact Learning Opportunities

Our Mission

Enrich lives through discovery, communication and application of science-based knowledge in sustainable animal agriculture

Our Vision

The global leader in advancing sustainable animal agriculture through science-based innovation, education and outreach

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Texas A&M AgriLife VSCP Information Sessions – Spring 2025
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Jun
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ONE HERD SYMPOSIUM 2025: Veterinary Science Certificate Program
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
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71st Annual Beef Cattle Short Course
Memorial Student Center
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Coming Soon: The Future of Meat Science at Texas A&M

A new era of innovation, hands-on learning and global impact is on the horizon. The Meat Science and Technology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate research, teaching and industry collaboration in meat science.

Thanks to a $5 million lead gift from the Rosenthal family, this visionary project is already underway.

Learn more about the new center and how to support its future

Coming Soon: The Future of Meat Science at Texas A&M

A new era of innovation, hands-on learning and global impact is on the horizon. The Meat Science and Technology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate research, teaching and industry collaboration in meat science.

Thanks to a $5 million lead gift from the Rosenthal family, this visionary project is already underway.

Learn more about the new center and how to support its future

Animal Science News

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AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9

In response to the growing concern about the New World screwworm, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a webinar on June 9 to provide more information to agricultural producers and the public. AgriLife Extension experts will be joined by Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory and Texas Animal Health Commission veterinarians to discuss the importance of New World screwworm awareness and prevention.

Read more: AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9
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Rosenthal family pledges $5 million gift to support new Meat Science and Technology Center

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science has announced a $5 million commitment from Rozanne and Billy Rosenthal, Ashli and Todd Blumenfeld, Madolin and Ben Rosenthal, and Dr. Madelyn Rosenthal to the Meat Science and Technology Center Construction Fund. The gift will launch an official fundraising campaign and support the development of the new center at Texas A&M-RELLIS, a 2,400-acre applied research campus in Bryan.

Read more: Rosenthal family pledges $5 million gift to support new Meat Science and Technology Center

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