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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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.
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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.
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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.
Mission
Enrich lives through discovery, communication and application of science-based knowledge in sustainable animal agriculture
Vision
The global leader in advancing sustainable animal agriculture through science-based innovation, education and outreach
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.
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.
Animal Science News
Tiny parasite; big problem
Start thinking about the biggest threats to the livestock and wildlife industry now. That was the advice given at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course during a panel discussion and general session talk about New World screwworm. Almost 2,000 livestock producers and industry-affiliated participants attended the event hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science.
Meat judging team crowned international champions
The 2025 Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science Meat Judging Team earned international champion honors at the Intercollegiate Meat Judging, ICMJ, competition in Wagga Wagga, Australia, held July 8-12. The team was the only U.S. group invited to compete and attend the associated conference. Grace Real ’27, Krum, also earned the title of overall high individual.
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