Department of
Animal Science
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.
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.
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.
The Road to Casper
Follow Madalyn Richards ’25 and Gavin French ’25 as they fought their way through the 2024 rodeo season on the road to the College National Finals Rodeo.
View the full documentary on our YouTube channel!
The Road to Casper
Follow Madalyn Richards ’25 and Gavin French ’25 as they fought their way through the 2024 rodeo season on the road to the College National Finals Rodeo.
Join us on October 28 at 5 p.m. CST for the premiere of the documentary on our Youtube channel!
Animal Science News
Brains, bridles and breaking barriers
Haley Winkler ’25 and her teammate, Josh Nichols ’25, stepped into the middle of the arena at the 2025 Bridles & Brains Invitational Collegiate Ranch Horse Competition in Fort Worth. After several seconds that felt like minutes, Nichols was announced as the MVP runner-up. Winkler, a Department of Animal Science student, immediately embraced her teammate before realizing that she was not only the 2025 Bridles & Brains competition MVP but also the first woman to win this award.
COWGIRL honors former Texas A&M Department of Animal Science student
Former Texas A&M Department of Animal Science standout Sarah McEntire Prather ’17 is being recognized as one of COWGIRL magazine’s 30 Under 30. The magazine recognizes young women who are innovators, leaders and trailblazers who open doors for others, share their enthusiasm and embody the qualities that keep the Western industry thriving. Among the 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 is Prather, of Devers, a ranch wife who sells livestock insurance and recently opened a clothing company.
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