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May 2022

2022 Department of Animal Science Awards May 5, 2022

January 2022

2022 Texas A&M Equine Reproductive Management Short Course January 27, 2022
Dr. Alice P. Brandao Receives the Emerging Young Scholar Award from the Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science January 25, 2022
Dr. Ky G. Pohler Receives the Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Award – Education from the Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science January 25, 2022

September 2021

Student highlight: Anne Chiara Neufeld Furstenau September 13, 2021

August 2021

2020, 2021 Department of Animal Science external award winners August 24, 2021

July 2021

Students tell story of 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy July 21, 2021
Savell, Schwartz receive 2021 AMSA Awards July 12, 2021
White-Springer honored by Equine Science Society July 12, 2021
Faculty and graduate students recognized by the American Society of Animal Science July 12, 2021

May 2021

2020-2021 Judging Team Results May 17, 2021

April 2021

Celebrating Department of Animal Science undergraduate student excellence April 30, 2021
Animal science faculty honored at Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards April 30, 2021

March 2021

Department of Animal Science named American Brahman Breeders Association friends of the year March 25, 2021
Dairy Challenge Team places second at recent contest March 8, 2021

February 2021

Equine Reproductive Management Short Course goes virtual for 2021 February 14, 2021

January 2021

J. Gill, Canon receive Vice Chancellor Awards in Excellence January 14, 2021
Registration Now Open for 2021-2022 SowBridge Educational Series January 5, 2021

December 2020

Prime rib – it’s what’s for Christmas dinner! December 18, 2020
Equine reproductive short course set Jan. 6-8 December 9, 2020
Mineral imbalances need to be considered in cattle deaths December 4, 2020

November 2020

Ground beef offered at The 12th Can Food Pantry through Cactus Cares November 24, 2020
Freshman Team Wins 1st Place at 2020 Raymond Ideas Challenge November 18, 2020

October 2020

Oosthuizen honored at 2020 Texas A&M Postdoctoral Research Symposium October 28, 2020
Innovative agricultural solutions necessary to advance human health, sustain natural resources October 22, 2020
Retail beef market embraces changes, new cuts for consumers October 20, 2020
Livestock judging team wins State Fair of Texas Intercollegiate contest October 9, 2020
Texas A&M AgriLife organizes veterinarian network, mentoring program October 6, 2020

September 2020

Can we produce more animal protein without damaging the environment? September 30, 2020
Stopping SARS-CoV-2 along the farm-to-plate supply chain September 24, 2020
Meat Perspectives: Ground beef basics September 23, 2020
AgriLife Research expert uses math to predict environmental impacts of livestock production September 22, 2020
Peak performance important to cow-calf operations amid pandemic-induced price fluctuations September 9, 2020
From the Ground Up: Cattle Are Good for the Environment September 3, 2020

August 2020

The 2020 Department of Animal Science Outstanding Support Staff Award Recipients Announced August 21, 2020
Beef cattle physiologist joins AgriLife Research August 17, 2020
Former students named 2020 Distinguished Alumni of Texas A&M August 17, 2020
Diet type may influence cattle behavior in confinement August 17, 2020
Minerals Matter | Impact on cow reproduction August 17, 2020
Prenatal stress increases skeletal muscle mitochondrial volume density and function in yearling Brahman calves August 13, 2020
Select skeletal muscle mitochondrial measures in Thoroughbred weanlings are related to race earnings and sire August 13, 2020
A New Herd August 13, 2020
Texas Sheep and Goat Expo goes virtual August 10, 2020
Beef Cattle Short Course makes 66th appearance virtually August 10, 2020

July 2020

Brahman-type cattle may require less nitrogen; feeding them accordingly could reduce nitrogen emissions July 30, 2020
Farm to fork: Texas A&M Virtual Beef Cattle Short Course has much to offer ranchers July 27, 2020
Third-annual 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy begins in September July 27, 2020
State 4-H Horse Show goes on amidst pandemic July 22, 2020
Forage webinar aims to save ranchers money July 22, 2020
Texas A&M animal science faculty, students earn national recognition July 22, 2020
From cattle yards to courtrooms July 22, 2020
Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Virtual Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 3-5 July 7, 2020
Meat Perspectives: Behind the burn July 7, 2020
Three animal science graduate students recognized for their outstanding achievements July 6, 2020
D’Souza awarded inaugural Cactus Feeders scholarship and internship July 6, 2020
Virtual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 3-5 July 6, 2020
So you want to build a slaughter plant? July 6, 2020
44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy application now open July 6, 2020
Aggie Named President And CEO Of Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo July 6, 2020
From the Ground Up: Ground Beef Demand Surges During Pandemic July 6, 2020
Texas Crop and Weather Report – June 30, 2020 July 6, 2020
From the Ground Up: Pandemic Strengthens Demand for Custom Processing July 6, 2020
Be wary of fire danger when grilling, cooking outdoors July 6, 2020
Texas A&M AgriLife Study Targets Contamination Hotspots In Food Processing July 6, 2020
Fencing considerations for goats July 6, 2020
Food safety tips when grilling, cooking outdoors July 1, 2020

June 2020

Mom was right about not touching slime; researchers looking at pathogens in food facilities June 9, 2020
Sheep, goat market update amid COVID-19 topic of June 11 online meeting June 5, 2020
Angus VNR: Above and Beyond Nutrition June 5, 2020
Texas 4-H makes additional preparations for safe summer camps June 2, 2020
2020 Dairy Max scholarship awarded to #tamuansc Dairy Science Club member June 1, 2020

May 2020

Cattle fever tick numbers on the rise May 28, 2020
Organizers move Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course to online format May 27, 2020
Market changes hurt Texas milk producers May 21, 2020
Senior Merit awarded to five #tamuansc students May 20, 2020
Texas A&M Foundation Board of Trustees Announces Outstanding Student Award Recipient May 18, 2020
Former #tamuansc graduate promoted to Executive Director at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo May 15, 2020
Two ANSC grads re-appointed to TAHC May 8, 2020
Online beef cattle, forage management program set for May 15 May 8, 2020
Color and Food Safety Considerations When Smoking versus Grilling Ground Beef Patties May 7, 2020
Livestock Auctions Going Smoothly, But Meat Processing Could Face “Backlog” May 4, 2020
Two Department of Animal Science students receive Colvin Scholarships May 4, 2020
Opinion: Government Support Needed to Modernize Agriculture May 4, 2020
Using Vaccines This Spring? Keep ‘Em Cool. May 4, 2020

April 2020

Online West Region Cattle Marketing Update set April 20 April 14, 2020
Cattle Q&A: Davey Griffin on meat safety during COVID-19 April 8, 2020
Interim Veterinary Guidance on Companion Animal Coronavirus Testing in Texas April 8, 2020
Agriculture is on the front lines of COVID-19 April 6, 2020
Rx Required April 6, 2020
Along for the Ride April 3, 2020
Baling decisions, storage can reduce waste April 3, 2020
Meat Perspectives: Here today, gone tomorrow April 1, 2020

March 2020

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo changes leadership March 30, 2020
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 24, 2020 March 30, 2020
South Texas Ag Symposium online program set for April 14 March 28, 2020
COVID-19: Self-care crucial during times of anxiety, stress March 23, 2020
Extra good: Which mineral supplement is needed? March 4, 2020
Dunlap receives Provost Academic Professional Track Teaching Excellence Award March 3, 2020

February 2020

Boardman joins Department of Animal Science as lecturer, judging team coordinator February 25, 2020
Ranch Management University set for April 6-10 in College Station February 14, 2020
Beef’s greatest talent is protein upcycling February 10, 2020
Beef cattle genetics, management critical in fine tuning herds to fit environment February 7, 2020

January 2020

Poole awarded 2020 Southern Section of the ASAS Emerging Young Scholar Award January 25, 2020
Pohler awarded 2020 Southern Section of the ASAS Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Award – Research January 25, 2020
The honest approach that changed the meat science industry January 13, 2020
Presenting at the Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference January 10, 2020
Department of Animal Science faculty members edit new book, “Animal Agriculture” January 4, 2020

Camp Brisket, 2020 Edition January 17, 2020
2020 Introductory HACCP Courses and Beyond Basics Workshops announced January 9, 2020

December 2019

6th Texas Barbecue Town Hall Meeting held December 16, 2019
Applications due Dec. 6 for 2020 Sheep Shearing School December 3, 2019
4-H, FFA Showmanship‌ ‌Clinic‌ ‌Dec.‌ ‌7‌ ‌in‌ ‌Lubbock‌ ‌ December 3, 2019
Why are we leaving reproductive technology sitting on the shelf? December 2, 2019

November 2019

Angora performance test starts Dec. 11 November 22, 2019
Northeast Panhandle Beef Conference set Dec. 10 in Perryton November 19, 2019
Five-State Beef Conference set Nov. 20 in Pampa November 19, 2019
Southwest Dairy Day a success despite delay, weather November 19, 2019
All antibiotics for livestock will soon require a vet’s prescription November 12, 2019
Is a bacon shortage coming? November 11, 2019
Sheep, cattle Pregnancy Ultrasound School set Dec. 5-6 in San Angelo November 7, 2019
Texas Monthly BBQ FEST 2019 November 5, 2019
Aggies participate in Texas Monthly ‘Cue Course November 5, 2019
Labs renovated in Kleberg Animal & Food Sciences Center November 5, 2019
Dr. Leatherwood selected as the 2019 Montague-CTE Scholar Winner November 5, 2019
Meat Judging Team returned home with high honors from MSA American Royal Meat Judging Contest November 5, 2019

October 2019

Two Researchers Awarded Grants to Commemorate Soft Bones 10th Anniversary and Hypophosphatasia Awareness Day October 30, 2019
New FDA antibiotic law creates client-vet relationship October 30, 2019
Anderson, Cutrer highlight Texas Barbecue Town Hall meeting, December 9, 2019 October 28, 2019
AgriLife puppies: Goat and sheep dogs in training October 28, 2019
Livestock specialist explains labels on beef products during Farm and Ranch Show October 24, 2019
Hemp is not (yet) an approved feed ingredient October 21, 2019
2019 Southwest Dairy Days October 15, 2019
New technology, old genetics meet on the range October 14, 2019
Shearing schools announce upcoming dates October 14, 2019
Second Annual All Judging Teams Reunion Held October 2, 2019
Here’s the beef: Basics for selecting a bull October 1, 2019
AgriLife Extension hires beef specialist for Texas Plains October 1, 2019
Is that cow pregnant? October 1, 2019

September 2019

Tame Your Selection Criteria September 24, 2019
Does out-of-season lambing offer profit opportunities? September 23, 2019
Horse Health: The Healthy Horse Life September 23, 2019
Beef – A Very Natural Product September 23, 2019
TAMU International Horsemanship – Slovenia and Italy September 20, 2019
TAMU International Horsemanship – China September 20, 2019
Texas A&M University revitalizes beef herd September 18, 2019
Summer drought affecting livestock producers in the Big Country September 9, 2019
Beef 706 a prime experience for young ranchers September 9, 2019
US Dairy Education and Training Consortium completes 12th year September 3, 2019
Youth participate in 13th annual Horse Judging Camps September 3, 2019
Second annual TAMU Ranch Horse Program held in conjunction with 2019 BCSC September 3, 2019
Texas A&M International Horsemanship celebrates second successful summer September 3, 2019
Teaching animal science through interactive gaming September 3, 2019
State 4-H Horse Show wraps up 57th year September 3, 2019
5 things to consider when working cattle September 2, 2019
Fever ticks found in northern Jim Wells County September 2, 2019

August 2019

Today’s youth train to become tomorrow’s beef cattle producers August 26, 2019
Southwest Dairy Days set Nov. 7 at T&K Dairy near Snyder August 23, 2019
The Search for Stockmen August 23, 2019
Backstory fodder for future August 22, 2019
46th annual AgriLife Research Sheep and Goat Field Day, AgriLife Extension Texas Sheep and Goat Expo held in San Angelo August 22, 2019
San Angelo hosts 46th annual Sheep and Goat Expo August 21, 2019
Anthrax a growing concern as Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory confirms 20th case August 16, 2019
AgriLife Extension offers 12-week online training for new agriculture businesses August 13, 2019
65th Beef Cattle Short Course wrapped in College Station August 8, 2019
Nitrate toxicity becomes a factor during hot, dry conditions August 7, 2019
Thousands across nation attend A&M’s annual Beef Cattle Short Course August 7, 2019
Differential skeletal muscle mitochondrial characteristics of weanling racing-bred horses August 5, 2019
How the barbecue boom affects you August 5, 2019
Koo joins faculty, sharing joint appointment with ANSC & TVMDL August 3, 2019
Texas Sheep and Goat Expo to feature performance sale Aug. 17 August 1, 2019

July 2019

Protecting Penned Animals from Fire Ants July 31, 2019
Texas FFA honors Griffin and Riley with Honorary Lone Star Degree July 22, 2019
Grants awarded to AgriLife Extension for sheep, goat genetic advancements July 22, 2019
Texas Sheep and Goat Expo offering youth workshop Aug. 17 July 17, 2019
Lab-grown ‘meat’ far from real deal July 16, 2019
Selling lambs or goats? AgriLife has an app for that July 16, 2019
The weight of labor issues on animal welfare July 12, 2019
Big Country Beef Conference slated for Aug. 22 in Abilene July 12, 2019
2019 Ranch Horse Program set for Aug. 4 in College Station July 12, 2019
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone July 5, 2019
Meat Perspectives: The emergence of a new favorite rib July 3, 2019
Texas A&M Meat Science Quiz Bowl team places 3rd and 7th at nationals July 1, 2019
Applications available for 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy July 1, 2019

June 2019

Texas A&M experts: Brisket prices rising along with demand June 28, 2019
Winter feeding program for beef cattle producers in Overton Aug. 16 June 25, 2019
Texas Sheep and Goat Expo, annual field day schedules announced June 25, 2019
Demonstrations to be featured at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course June 25, 2019
Commentary: Will reinstating horse slaughter in the U.S. improve horse welfare? June 25, 2019
Barbecue Summer Camp, 2019 edition June 24, 2019
PEER Hosts Annual State FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event June 24, 2019
Increased Oversight for Antibiotic Use June 24, 2019
Barbecue Summer Camp 2019 June 24, 2019
Youth track to be featured as part of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course June 24, 2019
Passion for agriculture June 19, 2019
26th Symposium of the Equine Science Society Recap June 14, 2019
AgriLife Research beef cattle physiologist Randel retires June 4, 2019
Beefing Up Cattle June 4, 2019

May 2019

Setting up an African Elephant “BQA” May 31, 2019
Study: Severe Air Pollution Can Cause Birth Defects, Deaths May 29, 2019
Managing a calving and breeding season without removing bulls May 28, 2019
AgriLife Research, TPWD hold sheep, goat workshop in Sonora May 28, 2019
AgriLife Research scientists investigate mysteries of puberty in young female cattle May 28, 2019
Genetically Modified Viral Cocktail Treats Deadly Bacteria in Teen May 28, 2019
Feedyard Technician Program for high schoolers earns TEA certification May 28, 2019
PHOTO GALLERY: Food influencers, chefs converge at AgriLife, Lamb Board retreat May 28, 2019
Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 5-7 in College Station May 24, 2019
Congratulations Dr. Brittni Littlejohn May 24, 2019
BUILD Dedicates Clinic In Honor Of William Peña May 24, 2019
Interpretive Summary: Development of a mathematical model for predicting digestible energy intake to meet desired body condition parameters in exercising horses. May 24, 2019
Food Labels Can Be Deceiving May 24, 2019
Colvin Scholarship Winners Named: $33,500 for beef community’s future – CAB Cattle May 6, 2019
Joel Cowley awarded the 2019 Outstanding Alumni May 6, 2019
2019 Outstanding Young Alumni Winner Dr. Nicole Sanchez May 6, 2019
Dr. Larry L. Boleman inducted into the ANSC Hall of Fame May 6, 2019
Students, staff, faculty recognized at annual awards banquet May 6, 2019
Salvato receives President’s Award for Advising May 2, 2019
Former student elected to National Academy of Sciences May 1, 2019

April 2019

Yes, There’s a Camp Brisket at Texas A&M April 26, 2019
Professor has big plans for dairy sciences April 24, 2019
African Swine Fever outbreak could devastate US swine herd April 24, 2019
AgriLife Extension grass-fed beef conference May 30-31 April 17, 2019
BBQ and Business April 17, 2019
Specialists use technology to stop the spread of disease among flocks April 15, 2019
Texas has the largest cow herds in the US April 12, 2019
US cattle inventory continues to build April 12, 2019
Meat Perspectives: Demystifying soft bellies April 5, 2019
AMR forum tackles ‘complex, global issue’ April 5, 2019
Texas A&M students earn top cash prize at Savma Pitch Competition April 5, 2019
Agriculture experts discuss future of meat production at Texas A&M summit April 3, 2019
Cattle production offers sound environmental ‘hoof print’ April 3, 2019
Cardoso wins the Dr. William A. Dugas Early Career Award for Research Excellence April 1, 2019
Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence presented to Texas A&M faculty and staff April 1, 2019
A different cut of beef April 1, 2019
Important roles of animal protein in human nutrition and health April 1, 2019
Equine PhD candidate participates in international conference April 1, 2019
San Angelo specialist serves as global sheep industry ambassador April 1, 2019

March 2019

Circle Y Supports Rising Stars March 29, 2019
How to transform cheap chuck steak and roast into a great meal March 29, 2019
You Herd Right: 8 Tips to Gather the Herd March 29, 2019
Bull selection includes muscle potential March 23, 2019
Important By-Products Derived From Cattle March 21, 2019
The ABCs of working cattle easily March 8, 2019
Speaker lineup announced for Hemphill beef conference April 23-24 March 7, 2019
Texas A&M University’s Center for Phage Technology to the forefront March 7, 2019
2019 Equine Reproductive Management Short Course March 4, 2019
Stretching limited hay supplies March 4, 2019
7 Things Every Small Cattle Producer Should Know March 4, 2019
Winter is coming, are you ready? March 4, 2019
Judging teams successful at multiple contests March 2, 2019

February 2019

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Seeks to Reduce Use of Antibiotics in Livestock February 27, 2019
Ready or not, here comes cultured meat February 27, 2019
Test Don’t Guess: Rethinking a Twice-A-Year Habit February 25, 2019
Longtime Leaders: Charles and Carolyn Brown have been fixtures in education, agriculture February 24, 2019
AgriLife Extension beef cattle experts to discuss production at TSCRA convention February 19, 2019
The Prime Cut February 13, 2019
Charles Brown Endowed Fellowship established by family and friends February 4, 2019
2018 ANSC Brazil Study Abroad: Comparative Ruminant Production February 4, 2019
Food diversity studies give Aggies taste of different cultures, religions February 4, 2019

January 2019

Veterinary Students Earn Full Army Scholarships January 28, 2019
AgriLife Extension sheep shearing school fills crucial void in the industry January 23, 2019
It’s time for offense, not defense in the “meat wars” January 17, 2019
International demand keeps Texas beef prices stable January 11, 2019
One of the world’s largest sheep, goat educational events set for Aug. 16-17 January 11, 2019
Ranch Management University team garners a top AgriLife Extension award January 8, 2019

December 2018

Try prime rib for Christmas meal centerpiece December 19, 2018
Continued demand for Texas barbecue fueling beef consumption December 18, 2018

November 2018

Texas A&M International Beef Academy receives grant from 44 Farms November 29, 2018

October 2018

What is Clean Meat? October 4, 2018

September 2018

Brazos County Expo will host State 4-H Horse Show for next five years September 5, 2018

August 2018

64th Beef Cattle Short Course kicks off at Texas A&M August 6, 2018

July 2018

U.S. Food Safety Is No Accident July 6, 2018
New AgriLife Extension dairy specialist located in Amarillo July 1, 2018

June 2018

Texas A&M AgriLife’s Long recognized for effort encouraging East Texas agriculture June 28, 2018
Beef market, weather outlook to be featured at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course June 20, 2018
Steele named president of American Meat Science Association student board June 15, 2018
The Art and Science of Grilling Steak June 15, 2018
Epigenetic Programming of Heifer Puberty Through Perinatal Nutrition June 7, 2018
Welcome to BBQ University June 1, 2018

May 2018

AMSA honors Dr. Davey Griffin with the 2018 AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Judging Meritorious Service Award May 31, 2018
64th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 6-8 in College Station May 25, 2018
Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship Schools enter 46th year May 22, 2018
Cow with better body condition has stronger calving process May 17, 2018
The Top 4 lessons learned at Camp Brisket May 4, 2018
Horn flies can damage cattle skin, need to be controlled May 3, 2018
AgriLife Research to study prenatal stress impacts in cattle May 2, 2018

April 2018

Jordan receives Distinguished Achievement Award April 28, 2018
Both data, visual aspects of cattle count when making purchases April 18, 2018
The forgotten goat has grown in popularity April 14, 2018
Ranchers learn about the injection-site blemishes, value of beef carcass April 8, 2018
Expert: Misplaced metal scrapie ear tags could pose risk to sheep shearer, sheep April 4, 2018

March 2018

Horsemen’s Association hosts national collegiate convention March 30, 2018
Texas A&M Qatar Leadership Exchange Group Pauses for an Equestrian Experience at N.W. “Dick” Freeman Arena March 30, 2018
Equine Summer Study Abroad in Scotland March 30, 2018
United States Army veteran receives top honor at Texas A&M March 30, 2018
International horsemanship March 30, 2018
Mohammad receives Grand Challenges award March 29, 2018
Texas Horse Help App March 29, 2018
Beef influence on dairy cattle could improve marketing options, bottom line March 21, 2018
Herring named March volunteer of the month March 21, 2018
Panel highlights importance of dairy workforce training, documentation March 15, 2018
How to get the most out of your limited hay supply March 15, 2018
Aging at home March 13, 2018
SXSW BBQ Panel Recap March 10, 2018
AgriLife Extension to offer Sheep Scanning Certification School April 10-11 in San Angelo March 6, 2018
Texas A&M University International Beef Academy to debut March 6, 2018
Running With The Heird: A&M Equine Expert Elected President Of American Quarter Horse Association March 5, 2018
Gill receives Beef Quality Assurance 2018 Educator Award March 2, 2018

February 2018

Grass-fed beef conference set for May 31-June 1 at Texas A&M February 24, 2018
Goals established for Texas A&M animal science beef programs February 21, 2018
Producer input needed for possible sore mouth pilot project in goats February 20, 2018
Texas Sheep and Goat Expo sets performance-oriented sheep, goat sale February 16, 2018
Experts: Use safe practices when processing, cooking feral hogs February 9, 2018
Texas milk production goes west over the past 30 years February 5, 2018
Hillingdon Ranch tour shows visitors ‘Texas-style’ sheep raising February 2, 2018
Texas A&M AgriLife, Colorado State team up for beef export project February 2, 2018

January 2018

Training advocates for agriculture January 30, 2018
What are big carcasses doing to the future of the beef industry? January 26, 2018
Jordan honored with Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Award of Excellence January 11, 2018
Cattle Are “Up-Cyclers” January 10, 2018
AgriLife Extension recognizes Panhandle Wildfire Response Team with agency award January 9, 2018
Smith, Forrest receive 2017 Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence January 9, 2018
Miller among four named Faculty Fellows by Texas A&M AgriLife Research January 9, 2018
Camp Brisket helps novice pitmasters feed masses January 8, 2018
Lice in cattle herds can bite producer profits January 2, 2018

December 2017

Meat Judging Team completes successful semester December 21, 2017
Second edition of The Ruminant Nutrition System published December 21, 2017
Wu publishes Principles of Animal Nutrition book December 20, 2017
Department of Animal Science introducing new judging team December 20, 2017
Stock Horse Team completes successful semester December 20, 2017
Fourth Texas Barbecue Town Hall meeting features discussions of meat trends December 18, 2017
Winter supplementation affects calving December 9, 2017
Cattle have gotten so big that restaurants and grocery stores need new ways to cut steaks December 8, 2017

November 2017

Southwest Beef Symposium set Jan. 17-18 in Odessa November 29, 2017
BQA: Moving the beef business forward November 27, 2017
Producers should prepare for winter supplement needs November 25, 2017
AgriLife to offer wool and mohair workshops in January at San Angelo November 21, 2017
Calf market trends, forage production highlight South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic November 13, 2017
What Makes Wagyu Beef Smell So Good? Science Explains November 13, 2017
National Beef Quality Audit shows changes in market November 11, 2017
New publication aids agricultural businesses in ICE raid, audit preparation November 10, 2017

October 2017

Bulgarian dairy farmers participate in training October 31, 2017
Faculty represent Texas A&M and Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension in Kenya and Ethiopia October 30, 2017
AgriLife eyes ways to match offspring with their dams using new producer-friendly technologies October 30, 2017
Global trade, forage and weed management strategies highlight Cow Country Congress October 27, 2017
Quarantine Quandary, Update on the Texas Cattle Fever Ticks October 27, 2017
Horse judging workshop hosted during Aggiefest October 23, 2017
Value of bull to commercial herd exceeds ‘relative’ value October 23, 2017
Frank C. Litterst, Jr. ’43 Memorial Corps of Cadets Scholarship October 23, 2017
Stockpiled forages reduce need, cost of hay, supplemental feed October 23, 2017
Registration opens for Third Annual AgriLife Extension shearing school Jan. 13-15 in San Angelo set October 23, 2017
AgriLife Extension publishes sheep, goat how-to validation YouTube video series October 18, 2017
46th South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic Oct. 27 in Brenham October 13, 2017

September 2017

Aggies named champions at Bryan Stock Horse of Texas show September 29, 2017
Students explore agriculture in New Zealand September 29, 2017
Lamb, goat camps bring hundreds of youth to Aggieland September 29, 2017
Cooke joins Texas A&M faculty September 28, 2017
Faculty receive awards, recognized at College awards ceremony September 28, 2017
International beef initiative launched by Texas A&M animal science September 19, 2017
Winter forages can reduce costs and boost cow/calf weight gains, experts say September 18, 2017
Southwest Dairy Day to highlight cross-ventilated barn September 18, 2017
Hurricane Harvey contaminates livestock water supplies September 13, 2017
Improper mosquito control on livestock can do more harm than good, expert warns September 13, 2017
NAMI Scholarship Foundation announces 2017-2018 award winners September 7, 2017
AgriLife sets annual ram test start for Sept. 11 September 5, 2017
AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on livestock safety, care after Harvey September 5, 2017

August 2017

Considerations for Your Pre-Breeding Vaccination Plan August 31, 2017
Reproduction And Mineral Nutrition August 31, 2017
Animal breeding and genetics students speak with Polish beef producers in Radzicz, Poland August 31, 2017
Meat judging team wins international contest August 31, 2017
Dr. Gary Williams named ASAS fellow August 30, 2017
Forage quality key grazing consideration after March wildfires August 30, 2017
55th Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show a success August 18, 2017
Selection Considerations to Improve Longevity August 15, 2017
State makes top 10 in various agricultural areas August 14, 2017
Consecutive AgriLife sheep, goat events are almost here August 14, 2017
Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course attracts record 2,200 participants August 8, 2017
Buying time approaches for Angora wether, fine-wool ewe lamb futurity prospect animals August 8, 2017
Some Thoughts on Body Condition Scoring of Cows August 8, 2017

July 2017

Gill appointed as interim department head of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications July 31, 2017
RMC goes off without a hitch July 27, 2017
Forrest named advisor of the year July 27, 2017
Grainfed v grassfed: End the beef biffo, says prof July 27, 2017
Animal Science students attend the 89th annual Texas FFA Convention July 21, 2017
ANSC students complete US Dairy Education and Training Consortium July 17, 2017
Meet one of our D.C. interns: Tyler Madison Roberts July 14, 2017
Legacy of Texas ranching on display at Bush Library July 13, 2017
International students visit ANSC July 12, 2017
Dr. Luis Tedeschi receives AFIA Award in Ruminant Nutrition Research July 10, 2017
AgriLife Research scientific contributions at Overton center spans 50 years July 7, 2017
Beef Cattle Short Course animal health sessions Aug 7-9 in College Station July 5, 2017
Stiles Farm Field Day features herd bull selection, cropping systems alternatives July 3, 2017
Premier ram sale will wrap up AgriLife’s Texas Sheep and Goat Expo Aug. 18-19 in San Angelo July 3, 2017
This man should have died, but unusual infusions saved his life July 2, 2017
Gainesville, Clarksville Beef Quality Assurance Training programs scheduled in July July 1, 2017

June 2017

Former Student Profile: Tianti Carter June 22, 2017
We’re social! June 22, 2017
Brush control, chute-side, fencing demonstrations planned for Beef Cattle Short Course June 21, 2017
Summer Horsemanship Schools lend a hand at Still Creek Ranch June 21, 2017
Bradbery receives American Quarter Horse Association award June 21, 2017
Barbecue Summer Camp teaches finer aspects of smoking meat June 20, 2017
5 tips to keep your cattle safe in the summer heat June 16, 2017
Texas Sheep and Goat Expo adds youth program June 12, 2017
Equine faculty and students attend industry symposium June 12, 2017
Manage cattle for dry year June 10, 2017
Pregnancy testing is valuable tool June 10, 2017
Major sheep and goat educational events are fast approaching June 9, 2017

May 2017

Faculty Profile: Dr. Andy Herring May 31, 2017
Texas A&M University to host AMSA’s 2017 Reciprocal Meat Conference in June May 31, 2017
Meat Judging team selected to travel to Australian contest May 31, 2017
Engle receives travel grant for ISAG conference in Dublin May 31, 2017
Farmers Fight! Texas A&M Wins Coveted Spirit Award at 2017 USEA Intercollegiate Championship May 31, 2017
A semester in South Africa May 31, 2017
Ramsey receives Marion Teaching Award at 2017 Ag Convocation May 30, 2017
FAO Representative visits ANSC May 25, 2017
Perfecting the beef palatability puzzle May 24, 2017
AgriLife livestock guardian dog study numbers are in May 22, 2017
Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 7-9 May 22, 2017
Spring 2017 Graduates May 12, 2017
Cattle producers can expect more volatility, supply fluctuations May 4, 2017
Handle livestock with less stress May 3, 2017
Behavior patterns indicators of illness onset in cattle May 1, 2017

April 2017

Texas A&M AgriLife sets inaugural Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day May 10 at Menard April 26, 2017
Stock horse team has successful season April 24, 2017
Judging teams compete in Houston April 21, 2017
Texas A&M Horsemen’s Association attends ACHA Convention in Lexington, Kentucky April 21, 2017
Beef cattle producers must be vigilant to mitigate herd health risks April 21, 2017
Texas Crop and Weather Report — Texas calf crop looking good April 19, 2017
Bush Library Legacy of Ranching exhibit features Texas’ legendary ranches April 19, 2017

March 2017

Hay producers should consider quality over quantity March 27, 2017
Producers affected in wildfires advised on feeding value of donated hay March 15, 2017
“The Legacy of Ranching” exhibit opens at George Bush Presidential Library March 10, 2017
New year, old pests: Fever tick and screwworm March 9, 2017
AgriLife Research projects evaluate feeder cattle on yeast-grain diet March 8, 2017
Banta receives Extension Award March 7, 2017
Livestock, wool teams reserve champions March 6, 2017
Cross returns to animal science faculty in teaching, research roles March 6, 2017
Lamb named department head for Texas A&M animal science March 2, 2017
Annual AgriLife ram test joins sheep, goat expo slated for Aug. 18-19 March 1, 2017

February 2017

Beef Quiz Bowl & Academic Quadrathlon Teams place at NCBA February 27, 2017
Bull management is a key to successful breeding seasons February 24, 2017
Grass-fed beef conference scheduled May 2-3 in College Station February 20, 2017
Spring Ranch Management University set for April 3-7 in College Station February 18, 2017
New Year – Old Pest February 3, 2017

January 2017

AgriLife Research physiologist Randel receives lectureship honor January 30, 2017
Modest cattle market outlook projected at Milam County beef workshop January 25, 2017
Doctoral candidate Smith receives trio of awards January 21, 2017
Spread of Fever Tick Spooks Texas Cattle Industry January 14, 2017
Texas A&M AgriLife presents Vice Chancellor Award in Excellence honors January 11, 2017
Tedeschi, Tomberlin earn Faculty Fellow distinction at Texas A&M AgriLife conference January 11, 2017
Camp Brisket attracts legends of Texas barbecue January 11, 2017

December 2016

Checkoff study: Beef maintains its favorable tenderness ratings December 22, 2016
Extension dairy specialist contributes decades of consulting, research December 12, 2016
Proper winter supplemental feeding can optimize future breeding December 12, 2016
U.S. decline in meat protein consumption raises concern for Texas A&M scientist December 1, 2016

November 2016

Current Student Profile: McCalley Cunningham November 21, 2016
Livestock Judging Team Wins American Royal November 21, 2016
Stock Horse Team has Successful Semester November 21, 2016
Texas A&M Horse Judging Team wins Reserve Champion at American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show November 21, 2016
Former Student Profile: Dr. Joe Gillespie November 21, 2016
Introducing: The Texas A&M Eventing Team November 21, 2016
Plans for third Texas Sheep and Goat Expo underway November 11, 2016
Producing the right calf to fit the market key to capturing premiums November 10, 2016
AgriLife sheep shearing and wool classing schools set Jan. 3-5 in San Angelo November 6, 2016
Food Safety Training Offered to Industry at Texas A&M University November 3, 2016
A Chat with…Matthew Taylor, Food Microbiology and Muscle Foods Divisions November 2, 2016

October 2016

Southwest Dairy Days offers a look at new technology, management strategies October 24, 2016
Meat goats prove worth in six-year market study October 24, 2016
Lukeman, Eastwood receive Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards. October 18, 2016
2016 ANSC Study Abroad: Australia October 18, 2016
Beef producers need to be selective when choosing replacement heifers October 18, 2016
New faculty fill key positions October 17, 2016
Grill the experts at BBQ town hall meeting October 14, 2016
Providing proper nutrition for wintering cows can pay dividends long-term October 8, 2016

September 2016

ISAG conference returns to the US after 16 years September 22, 2016
Student participates in Canadian Provincial Contest Exchange September 22, 2016
Weaning calves before auction reduces stress and could increase profits September 20, 2016
Consumer prejudices affect willingness to pay for beef September 14, 2016
Protecting vaccines from heat, cold and sunlight helps protect livestock September 9, 2016
National Sheep Improvement Program to be discussed Sept. 12 in San Angelo September 7, 2016

August 2016

Health benefits of beef brisket discussed at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course August 25, 2016
Annual AgriLife ram test will start Sept. 12 August 22, 2016
International interest rises in Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course August 4, 2016
Longtime breeder named to Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame August 4, 2016
Cattle producers learn how to deal with smaller profit margins August 2, 2016
Plans are set for state’s premier sheep, goat educational programs August 1, 2016

Barbecue Summer Camp, July 2016 version, photo and summary wrap up August 4, 2016
Courtney Boykin received SMIKids graduate scholarship for 2016-2017 August 2, 2016
Students attend Southwest Meat Association 60th Convention August 2, 2016
Bob Ondrusek Memorial Scholarship Recipients, 2016-2017 August 1, 2016

July 2016

June 2016

Texas barbecue at the head of the class June 28, 2016
AgriLife agencies plan sheep and goat doubleheader in San Angelo June 24, 2016
AgriLife Extension experts: Livestock parasites, pests likely to proliferate due to wet weather June 21, 2016
Tractor, cattle working, Brush Busters demonstrations planned for Beef Cattle Short Course June 9, 2016
Livestock Indemnity Program Available for Producers Affected by Texas Floods June 6, 2016
AMSA honors Dr. Wesley Osburn as the 2016 AMSA Processing Award Winner June 2, 2016
Former student selected for the 2016 Agri-King Outstanding Graduate Student Award June 1, 2016

May 2016

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug.1-3 May 20, 2016
AgriLife Extension crop and livestock budget spreadsheets now available May 19, 2016
Advisors receive individual and team awards May 7, 2016
Red, white, blue beef cattle system aims to improve calving efficiency May 3, 2016

April 2016

Dr. Xiaoqiu Wang receives Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research April 27, 2016
Clay Eastwood receives Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching April 26, 2016
Ag Convocation 2016 April 25, 2016
Stock Horse Team named 2016 National Champions April 23, 2016
Cowboy Nutrition: A Quick Guide to Supplementation Strategies April 22, 2016
High-quality protein essential for optimal growth, development and health in humans April 12, 2016
World “healthy wagyu beef” expert for 2016 conference April 12, 2016
Dip in cattle prices not deterring Texas ranchers’ optimism April 12, 2016

March 2016

Algae Could be the Key to Climate-Friendly Meat March 10, 2016
Research focuses on reducing heat stress for calves in plastic hutches March 7, 2016
Water a major concern for dairy industry March 7, 2016

February 2016

Tedeschi reciprocal technical-scientific visit to Southern Vietnam February 27, 2016
Josie A. Coverdale February 16, 2016
AMSA announces 2016 Texas A&M Pork 101 course February 16, 2016
Daigle joins Texas A&M animal science as its new animal welfare expert February 8, 2016
Texas A&M tops Southern Section AQ February 8, 2016

January 2016

Glenn receives Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence January 22, 2016
Riley receives Vice Chancellor’s Award for technical, programmatic staff January 22, 2016
Bull workshop scheduled April 22 at 44 Farms in Cameron January 21, 2016
Latent effects of blizzard a concern for cow-calf producers January 5, 2016

December 2015

Barbecue town hall meeting attracts owners, pitmasters to Texas A&M December 16, 2015
Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 13-14 in Roswell, New Mexico December 16, 2015

November 2015

Stock Horse Team wins reserve national championship November 4, 2015
Texas A&M Equine Complex honors donors in grand style November 4, 2015

October 2015

The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) and Related Information for Livestock Producers October 29, 2015
AgriLife Extension offers new livestock guardian dog publication October 29, 2015
Randel receives Purdue lifetime distinguished alumni award October 26, 2015
Texas Barbecue Town Hall meeting set for Dec. 14 at Texas A&M October 25, 2015
ANSC faculty, students take part in inaugural stress symposium October 23, 2015
Area cattle producers take part in Beef Quality Assurance training October 23, 2015
Symposium discusses stress in animals, plants and humans October 21, 2015
Texas A&M students recognized at National Block & Bridle Convention October 21, 2015
Crossland receives Farr Scholarship October 19, 2015
Crooks is named state AgriLife Extension sheep and goat assistant October 16, 2015
Former student to be inducted into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame October 15, 2015
Skinner wins national advising award October 13, 2015
Thallman named Outstanding Alumni October 12, 2015
Texas A&M Stock Horse Team wins reserve title October 8, 2015
Aggiefest livestock contest, horse judging workshop set for Oct. 24 October 2, 2015

September 2015

Cattle prices weakening as result of slower fed cattle marketings September 30, 2015
Stress symposium to address impacts on human, animal and plant health September 28, 2015
Stocker cattle management should concentrate on cattle health September 26, 2015
Sheep and goat industry in flux but vibrant September 25, 2015
Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest to be held Oct. 24 September 24, 2015
Aggiefest Horse Judging Workshop set for Oct. 24 September 24, 2015
Faculty, students recognized at awards ceremony September 22, 2015
Coverdale receives Distinguished Achievement Award September 22, 2015
Former Student Profile: Dr. Mary Anne White September 21, 2015
Faculty Profile: Dr. Penny Riggs September 20, 2015
Texas A&M University to host AMSA’s 2017 Reciprocal Meat Conference September 19, 2015
Animal Science kicks off semester with Welcome Back Tailgate September 17, 2015
Feedyard Foodie visits Aggieland September 16, 2015
Army veteran shares Wagyu beef cattle business success story at Texas A&M Beef Short Course September 15, 2015
Glover, Linne to lead Texas A&M’s 2015 Stock Horse Team September 14, 2015
Cattle producers should ‘tell their story’ to consumers September 14, 2015
Gill awarded NIH grant to study phages as antibacterial treatment September 12, 2015
Satterfield awarded $1.5 million NIH, USDA grant to study placental adaptation to maternal malnutrition September 10, 2015
Students explore agriculture in Argentina, Uruguay September 9, 2015
Endowment established to support graduate program in meat industry September 8, 2015
Rebuilding the Beef Herd program scheduled Sept. 25 at Camp Cooley Ranch September 4, 2015
Collins joins equine faculty September 3, 2015

August 2015

Study examines decline of Texas livestock auction markets August 18, 2015
Congratulations to our August 2015 graduates August 17, 2015
Back-to-back sheep, goat events offer unique educational opportunity August 17, 2015
Key performance indicators can lead to cattle profits August 17, 2015
Youth exhibitors compete in Aggieland shows August 14, 2015
2015 Texas State 4-H Horse Show held in Abilene August 13, 2015
Former Student Profile: Bryan Bracewell August 12, 2015
Faculty Profile: Dr. Chad Paulk August 11, 2015
Summer camps bring hundreds of agriculture youth to Aggieland August 8, 2015
“BBQ with Franklin” episode features Texas A&M’s Beef 101 August 7, 2015
‘Exciting times’ in the cattle business moving forward August 4, 2015

July 2015

Cross named Institute of Food Technologists Fellow July 29, 2015
Beef 706 programs focus on quality end-product July 26, 2015
Meat science students awarded scholarships at SMA Convention July 26, 2015
Stephen Smith named ASAS Fellow in Research July 18, 2015
Cattle Working, Brush Busters demonstrations planned for Beef Cattle Short Course July 14, 2015
Animal Science hosts Australian students July 10, 2015
Cross mentor recognition fund established July 6, 2015
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers investigate salmonella in Texas feedlots July 2, 2015

June 2015

Acuff appointed to national advisory committee June 30, 2015
Miller honored with AMSA research award June 25, 2015
Faculty Profile: Dr. Reid Redden June 20, 2015
ANSC faculty, students recognized by Equine Science Society June 19, 2015
Study examines health benefits of horseback riding June 15, 2015
Students tour Texas Panhandle beef industry June 9, 2015
Wet weather may trigger parasite problems for sheep/goat flocks June 8, 2015

May 2015

Noted animal welfare expert Ted Friend to retire after 38 years at Texas A&M May 29, 2015
AgriLife Extension, Texas Beef Council to conduct Beef 706 program in Alpine May 28, 2015
The Five Freedoms of Cattle May 22, 2015
Alltech Young Scientist award winners hope to make ‘a world of difference’ May 21, 2015
Low-stress cattle handling is not low-pressure cattle handling May 20, 2015
Animal Science presents 2015 alumni awards, hall of fame induction May 18, 2015
Texas A&M Stock Horse Team wins reserve national championship May 10, 2015
Article highlights meat science educational program May 8, 2015
Beginning Rancher Educational Program scheduled June 9-10 at Texas A&M May 7, 2015
Aggie Processed Meat School teaches art and science of making popular retail products May 6, 2015
Animal Science students receive Senior Merit Award May 5, 2015

April 2015

American Quarter Horse showcase set for May 1 at Texas A&M April 20, 2015
Grass-fed beef conference scheduled May 28-29 in College Station April 13, 2015
Long-time employee Don Palmer passes away April 1, 2015

March 2015

Marbling research shows healthy fat in beef has benefits March 27, 2015
2015 Aggie Processed Meat Technology School set April 22-24 in College Station March 16, 2015

February 2015

Faculty Profile: Dr. Michael Tomaszewski February 26, 2015
Annual Ram Performance Test Field Day and Sale set for March 18 in San Angelo February 26, 2015
The Life of Dr. Tom Cartwright February 23, 2015
Former Student Profile: Betsy Booren, Ph.D. February 20, 2015
Students shine at ASAS Southern Section February 5, 2015
Creative sausage workshop attracts interests from all over Texas February 4, 2015
AgriLife Extension names new state sheep and goat specialist February 4, 2015
“Doc,” an American Dreamer February 4, 2015

January 2015

Riding into retirement January 31, 2015
Livestock show animal health focus of recent Texas A&M AgriLife workshop January 30, 2015
Camp Brisket draws all walks of life to learn finer points of Texas’ most popular cut for barbecue January 20, 2015
Smith named Texas A&M AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow January 15, 2015
Camp Brisket 2015 January 14, 2015
Beef Production Boot Camp Team receives Superior Service Award January 8, 2015
Texas barbecue restaurant owners hear beef price forecast, discuss trends January 6, 2015

December 2014

Students selected for Edwards Graduate Teaching Award December 16, 2014
Riley, Skinner receive departmental staff award December 15, 2014
Mehall, Eastwood receive Z.L. Carpenter Outstanding Graduate Student Award December 11, 2014
Safe Travels December 9, 2014
Texas A&M introduces Master of Agriculture with an emphasis in the meat industry December 9, 2014

November 2014

Former Student Profile: Jessica Leatherwood November 13, 2014
Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 14-15 in Amarillo November 6, 2014
Texas A&M Stock Horse Team wins championship title November 3, 2014

October 2014

Texas A&M students attend 2014 National Block and Bridle Convention October 31, 2014
I’m a Drover: Unexpected Love October 27, 2014
Get Your Cattle Feeding Program Geared Up For A Bad Winter October 24, 2014
Applied nutrition modeling producing beef more profitably, helping reduce methane emissions in feedlots October 17, 2014
Stock Horse Team wins in Bryan October 17, 2014
Livestock Judging Team secures second in Dallas, third in Tulsa October 10, 2014
Growing dairy industry spotlighted at recent Southwest Dairy Day October 10, 2014
England, Ireland Study Abroad October 9, 2014
Craddock retires after 29 years as Extension sheep/goat specialist October 9, 2014
Meat Judging Team wins second at American Royal October 8, 2014
Carpenter inducted into Meat Industry Hall of Fame October 8, 2014
Stacking Technology in Stockers Adds Up To More Pounds October 7, 2014
Gehring receives distinguished teaching award October 2, 2014
Faculty, staff receive Dean’s achievement award, recognized at College awards ceremony October 1, 2014

September 2014

ANSC 117: Fuel and Smoke September 25, 2014
Intensification focus of Eng Foundation Symposium September 25, 2014
BEEF Efficiency & Profit Contest September 24, 2014
Applied nutrition modeling producing beef more profitably, helping reduce methane emissions in feedlots September 23, 2014
Litterst, Reagan to receive college alumni award September 22, 2014
Texas A&M introduces new equine options for students September 15, 2014
Aggies follow passion, learn valuable skills through service-oriented equine opportunity September 10, 2014
Animal Science professor killed in car accident September 4, 2014

August 2014

Aggies win Quiz Bowl at National Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon August 26, 2014
Papers presented at ICoMST 2014 in Punta Del Este, Uruguay August 25, 2014
Temple Grandin receives honorary degree from Texas A&M University August 19, 2014
Temple Grandin Stresses the Little Things on Ways to Handle Livestock August 15, 2014
Dairy consortium teaching program graduates seventh class August 15, 2014
Jordan named Fellow of American Dairy Science Association August 14, 2014
Meat scientist honored for research August 14, 2014
2015 Camp Brisket August 13, 2014
Gary Smith Rejoins Texas A&M Faculty August 11, 2014
Professor Emeritus Dr. Gene King passes away August 10, 2014
Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course attendees hear optimistic views on industry future August 5, 2014
Faculty, staff fill key positions August 5, 2014
Texas A&M Researcher to Receive Morrison Award August 5, 2014
Texas A&M Associate Department Head Received Fellow Award August 5, 2014
Formal Horsemanship Training Makes the Job Easier August 5, 2014

July 2014

State 4-H Horse Show features 1,821 entries July 30, 2014
Aggies win national Quiz Bowl July 25, 2014
Dairy Dispatch – June 2014 July 14, 2014
U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium Students are Proud to Dairy July 1, 2014

June 2014

Fourth Barbecue Summer Camp held June 6-8, 2014 June 30, 2014
TVMDL services support bovine Anaplasma marginale study published in Preventative Veterinary Medicine June 25, 2014
Meat Science Quiz Bowl Team competes at Reciprocal Meat Conference in Madison, Wisconsin June 24, 2014
Texas A&M System agricultural agencies surveying Texas stocker cattle industry June 20, 2014
Cross recognized by Food Technologists June 20, 2014
Fence building, cattle working demonstrations to be featured at Beef Cattle Short Course June 19, 2014
Would You Spend $550 on Barbecue Camp? June 12, 2014
Prevention, dietary adjustment show promise in fending off joint pain in young horses June 11, 2014
AgriLife study shows reflective hutch covers improve dairy heifer comfort, aid in productivity June 11, 2014
Texas Dairy Matters – Improving Feed Intake June 11, 2014
Students take beef tour of Texas Panhandle June 10, 2014
Bovine veterinarian health conference scheduled Aug. 3 at Texas A&M June 6, 2014
Genomics and Society course at Texas A&M explores social, ethical and policy issues June 4, 2014
Dr. Chapkin and Dr. Savell Named University Distinguished Professors June 2, 2014

May 2014

60th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 4-6 May 16, 2014
Voegele receives AMSA Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award May 12, 2014
Skinner receives advising award May 10, 2014
Grand Opening of New Equine Complex Opens Doors to Expansion and Growth for Texas A&M Equine Initiative May 9, 2014
Armstrong inducted into Animal Science Hall of Fame May 2, 2014
Tanksley inducted into Animal Science Hall of Fame May 2, 2014
Klett named 2014 Outstanding Alumni May 2, 2014
Hawley named 2014 Outstanding Young Alumni May 2, 2014

April 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing – April 2014 April 20, 2014
Stock Horse Team wins National Championship April 15, 2014
Hale awarded the Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award April 15, 2014
Texas A&M University Students Take the Dairy Challenge April 15, 2014
2014 NAMA Scholarship Recipients April 15, 2014
Graham receives Texas A&M AgriLife Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award April 10, 2014
Over 90 Organizations Urge Congress to Support Animal Science April 4, 2014

March 2014

Wool team wins Houston, named National Champions March 25, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing – March 2014 March 23, 2014
Savell named university distinguished professor March 4, 2014

February 2014

Acuff elected Fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology February 25, 2014
Welsh recognized by SS-ASAS February 15, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing – February 2014 February 14, 2014
Livestock Judging Clinic scheduled for March 29 at Texas A&M February 13, 2014
Animal health experts meet at Texas A&M to discuss show animal health, emerging issues February 7, 2014
Sigler elected to President of TQHA February 6, 2014
Meat Judging Team Serves VG Young Dinner February 6, 2014
Early’s desire to learn leads to international experience February 3, 2014
Smith named Regents Professor by Texas A&M System February 1, 2014

January 2014

Texas A&M wool team wins National Western January 29, 2014
Texas A&M Farrier Conference offers tips on proper foot care, shoeing techniques January 27, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing – January 2014 January 5, 2014
High Plains Dairy Conference set for March 5-6 in Lubbock January 3, 2014

December 2013

Equine Marketing, Development course offers students international, cultural diversity credit option December 20, 2013
Understanding glutamate nutrition can lead to improved animal, human health December 18, 2013
Valdez, Bell, Mehall receive Edwards Graduate Teaching Award December 17, 2013
Animal Science hosts Christmas luncheon, awards ceremony December 17, 2013
Faculty honored for years of service December 17, 2013
Paschal’s time at Texas A&M shapes his career impacting the livestock industry December 12, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – December 2013 December 10, 2013
Mock interviews prepare animal science students for vet school application process December 10, 2013
Horse Judging Team wins reserve champion at NHRA contest December 8, 2013
Ground beef from grass-fed and grain-fed cattle: Does it matter? December 7, 2013
Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 9-10 December 6, 2013
Three Texas A&M Students named to All-American Meat Judging Team December 3, 2013
Window of Acceptability: A 25-year look back December 1, 2013

November 2013

Beef Cattle Browsing – November 2013 November 27, 2013
Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team Wins National Championship November 26, 2013
Farrier Conference scheduled for Jan. 10 November 25, 2013
Student Profile: Fox wins AQHA World Title November 25, 2013
AgriLife Extension expert: Nutrition plays key role in maintaining efficient cows November 25, 2013
Texas A&M And Missouri Professors Share Wolf Prize In 2003 – Go On To Pursue New Discoveries November 25, 2013
Texas A&M Wool Judging Team finishes strong at Texas Invitational November 18, 2013
Wickersham driven to success by opportunities to impact students November 15, 2013
Equine reproduction short course scheduled Jan. 8-10 at Texas A&M November 15, 2013
Savell receives regional national teaching award November 13, 2013
Student Profile: Students on graduate school November 9, 2013
Former Student Profile: Joel Cowley November 8, 2013
Temperament and stress responsiveness affect performance of beef calves November 6, 2013
Stock Horse Team holds on to winning streak November 4, 2013

October 2013

National group makes progress, animal science research funding October 30, 2013
‘Creative’ sausage workshop draws participants from across U.S. October 29, 2013
Freshmen complete learning community focused on One Health October 27, 2013
Erin Morrow Hawley honored as an Outstanding Early Career Alumni October 24, 2013
Texas A&M Meat Judging Team clenches American Royal win October 22, 2013
Graduate internships provide new learning experience October 21, 2013
Texas A&M Horse Judging Team sweeps All American Quarter Horse Congress Contest October 21, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – October 2013 October 17, 2013
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension leads 4-H Equine Ambassador Program to train future leaders October 15, 2013
Growing popularity indicates more than knowledge gained at annual camps October 12, 2013
Cattle producers hear latest on herd bull selection at workshop October 11, 2013
Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team wins State Fair of Texas Contest October 10, 2013
Farmers Fight hosts national agriculture advocacy conference October 8, 2013
Texas A&M students win AABP Quiz Bowl Championship October 2, 2013

September 2013

International Amino Acid Conference to be held in Galveston, Texas September 26, 2013
Cross and McGrann recognized by BEEF magazine as two of beef industry’s top 50 leaders September 18, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – September 2013 September 18, 2013
Student Blog: Two Weeks in New Zealand Studying Agriculture and Animal Production September 5, 2013

August 2013

Beef Cattle Browsing – August 2013 August 26, 2013
Expert: Cattle producers young and old should plan accordingly for drought August 6, 2013

July 2013

Acuff receives International Association for Food Protection Fellow award July 30, 2013
59th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course to feature cattle market outlook, trends July 26, 2013
Young livestock judgers sharpen skills at Aggieland judging camp July 15, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing — July 2013 July 15, 2013
Barbecue camp at Texas A&M draws sellout group of followers July 9, 2013

June 2013

Beef Cattle Browsing – June 2013 June 25, 2013
Griffin named AMSA Fellow and 2013 Signal Service Award recipient June 13, 2013
Coverdale receives Outstanding Young Professional Award June 10, 2013
Texas A&M University animal science graduate student tackling global food challenges June 4, 2013

May 2013

Wu receives 2013 Sigma Xi Award May 30, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – May 2013 May 20, 2013
Texas A&M animal science presents alumni awards, introduces hall of fame May 15, 2013
13th International Congress on Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins (ICAPP) May 13, 2013
Wickersham receives distinguished achievement award May 1, 2013

April 2013

ANSC students, faculty honored at 2013 College Convocation April 25, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – April 2013 April 19, 2013
Body condition score modeling system part of broodmare equine research April 4, 2013
Beef cattle researchers explore nutritional strategies to time puberty in replacement heifers April 2, 2013

March 2013

Aggie Processed Meat School scheduled April 25-26 March 22, 2013
Day of equine events planned at Texas A&M on May 4 March 22, 2013
Gill joins animal science department at Texas A&M University March 12, 2013
Parents’ Weekend Activities March 12, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – March 2013 March 12, 2013

February 2013

Livestock Judging Team wins second competition this spring February 28, 2013
Grass-fed beef conference scheduled May 30-31 in College Station February 28, 2013
Satterfield receives 2013 Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Research Award February 21, 2013
Livestock Judging Clinic scheduled for March 28 at Texas A&M February 15, 2013
Livestock Judging Team wins Fort Worth February 14, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – February 2013 February 11, 2013

January 2013

Beef producers learn finer points of bull selection at workshop January 31, 2013
East Texas Pasture Management Program set Feb. 22 at Overton January 31, 2013
Beef Cattle Browsing – January 2013 January 24, 2013
AgriLife Extension Summer Horsemanship School Program accepting registration January 24, 2013
Apply now for 2013 Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium Teaching Program January 7, 2013
Department mourns loss of long-time professor January 2, 2013

December 2012

Department hosts holiday luncheon, awards ceremony December 12, 2012
Keith, Frenzel, Runyan receive Edwards Teaching Award December 12, 2012
Texas A&M Stock Horse Team remains undefeated December 10, 2012
Relief sculpture unveiled in Howard Hesby Student Atrium December 10, 2012
Animal Science professor makes Elephant Walk more than just a photo opportunity December 7, 2012
Southwest Beef Syposium slated for Jan. 15-16 in Lubbock | AgriLife Today December 7, 2012
Junior Horse Judging Team wins reserve champion at NRHA Futurity December 5, 2012
Faculty Profile: Smith’s travels abroad influence his career, scientific research December 1, 2012
Former Student Profile: Chad Martin December 1, 2012

November 2012

Wu named Fellow by American Association for the Advancement of Science | AgriLife Today November 30, 2012
Beef cattle workshop to discuss bull selection, management techniques | AgriLife Today November 29, 2012
Graduate students instrumental in conducting National Beef Quality Audit November 29, 2012
Beef Cattle Browsing – November 2012 November 27, 2012
Turkey Tips from Texas Barbecue November 21, 2012
Texas A&M equine reproductive management short course scheduled for January | Agrilife Today November 21, 2012
Buffett photo exhibit at Texas A&M brings conflict and development into focus November 21, 2012
Two Texas A&M students named to All-American Meat Judging Team November 20, 2012
Two Aggies named to All-American Livestock Judging Team November 20, 2012
Meat market managers trained to educate consumers on beef products November 1, 2012

October 2012

Bee Synch can help boost beef quality and ranchers’ profits | AgriLife Today October 30, 2012
Beef Cattle Browsing – October 2012 October 25, 2012
Distinguished Texan E. M. “Manny” Rosenthal remembered through family memories « College of Agriculture and Life Sciences October 19, 2012
Ngere named Fellow for Borlaug LEAP program October 19, 2012
Construction begins on state-of-the-art equine facility October 10, 2012

September 2012

Animal Science faculty, students honored by college September 30, 2012
Beef Cattle Browsing – September 2012 September 17, 2012

August 2012

Poe joins department as lecturer, judging team coordinator August 29, 2012
Summer program engages students in undergraduate research August 29, 2012
Former Student Profile: Brandi Bourg Karisch August 29, 2012
Randel receives L.E. Casida Award August 29, 2012
New equine certificate available for Texas A&M students August 29, 2012
Students gain real-world dairy experience in New Mexico August 29, 2012
“Genome: The Secret to How Life Works” exhibit opens at Bush Library August 29, 2012
Study focuses on feeding beef cattle algae co-products August 29, 2012
Educational tour brings Animal Science students to the Beef Capital of the World August 29, 2012
ANSC faculty, students present at annual animal, dairy sciences meeting August 22, 2012
Beef Cattle Browsing – August 2012 August 17, 2012
Texas A&M Beef Short Course producers hear optimistic outlook on weather patterns August 7, 2012

July 2012

Beef Cattle Browsing – July 2012 July 25, 2012
National association to advocate for research funding of animal sciences July 20, 2012
Texas A&M students win National Academic Quadrathlon July 17, 2012
Special youth program to be offered at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course | AgriLife Today July 6, 2012

June 2012

Grass-fed beef conference attendees seek management, expansion ideas | AgriLife Today June 22, 2012
Livestock Judging Camp scheduled for June 20-22 in Aggieland June 14, 2012
AMSA Honors Dr. Kerri Harris as the 2012 Distinguished Extension-Industry Service Award Winner June 14, 2012
Beef Cattle Browsing – June 2012 June 12, 2012
Beef Cattle Browsing – May 2012 June 5, 2012

May 2012

Summer Horsemanship School Program entering 40th year of training young horse riders May 30, 2012
Animal Science faculty, students honored at College Convocation May 30, 2012
Wu earns highly coveted honor: University Distinguished Professor May 30, 2012
Texas A&M Stock Horse Team wins national championship May 30, 2012
New course gives students hands-on animal, research experiences May 30, 2012
Farmers Fight unites agriculture community May 30, 2012

April 2012

2008 Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest April 19, 2012
Parents’ Weekend Activities April 19, 2012
Improving animal and human wellbeing: Initiative connects genomics researchers April 2, 2012
Students join agricultural advocates’ effort to spread ag education April 2, 2012

March 2012

Animal Science students inducted into agriculture honor society March 28, 2012
Former Student Profile: Erin Morrow Hawley March 19, 2012
Wool Judging Team wins San Antonio March 12, 2012
Livestock Judging Team ends season with pair of wins March 12, 2012
Meat Judging finishes fourth at HLSR March 3, 2012

February 2012

Tomaszewski named 2012 Outstanding Dairy Industry Educator/Researcher of the Year February 23, 2012
Glenn receives prestigious university staff award February 21, 2012
Texas A&M wins regional Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon February 4, 2012

January 2012

Judging Teams start season with big wins at National Western January 23, 2012

December 2011

Congratulations Animal Science Graduates December 16, 2011
Ronnie L. Edwards Graduate Teaching Award presented to Lucia, Winsco December 15, 2011
Department of Animal Science hosts holiday luncheon and awards ceremony December 15, 2011
Alves, Thorson presented awards at physiology of reproduction luncheon December 13, 2011
Horse Judging Team wins NRHA Futurity December 3, 2011
Frenzel selected as winner of Carpenter Award in meat science December 1, 2011

November 2011

Howard Hesby Student Atrium Dedication Ceremony scheduled for Dec. 7 November 29, 2011
Senior Horse Judging Team performs strong at final contest November 16, 2011
Webb, Gray receive travel fellowship to attend International Livestock Congress November 15, 2011
Livestock Judging Team wins reserve champion November 14, 2011
TAMU Meat Judging Team ends season with high point output November 13, 2011
Stock Horse Team dominates in fall competitions November 5, 2011

October 2011

Wickersham receives Distinguished Achievement Award October 26, 2011
Animal Science graduate students honored with Ronnie L. Edwards Graduate Teaching Award October 10, 2011

September 2011

Extension specialists instrumental in creating youth livestock safety DVD September 30, 2011
New course offers equine marketing, business strategies September 30, 2011
Livestock Judging Team wins first place in Wichita September 24, 2011
Texas A&M student interest in dairy teaching program grows September 19, 2011
Shawn Ramsey named Assistant Head, Academic Programs September 1, 2011

August 2011

Holub selected Fish Camp Namesake August 31, 2011
Marisela Spangler named Tillman Military Scholar August 10, 2011
Kerth serves as expert panelist on National Public Radio science program August 10, 2011
Harms named Fellow of American Society of Animal Science August 10, 2011
Morgan Harbison captures silver medal in national shooting championship August 10, 2011
2009-2010 Beef Cattle Research in Texas publication available online August 1, 2011

July 2011

Meat Science students presented Bob Ondrusek Scholarship at annual convention July 21, 2011
Facutly, students participate in 2011 ASAS/ADSA Joint Annual Meeting July 10, 2011

June 2011

Texas A&M Meat Science Team Wins National Quiz Bowl June 19, 2011

May 2011

Three Animal Science graduate students selected to receive Tom Slick Graduate Research Fellowship Award May 16, 2011
TAMU Meat Judging Team Reunion scheduled for September May 16, 2011
Congratulations Graduates May 2011 May 13, 2011
Dr. Glenn Holub receives advising award May 4, 2011
Hairgrove appointed to steering committee May 4, 2011
Aggieland youth camps planned for this summer May 2, 2011

April 2011

Horse Judging Team dominates at National Reining Breeders Classic April 20, 2011
Animal Science students receive Senior Merit Award April 16, 2011
TAMU Stock Horse Team names reserve champions April 15, 2011
Dworaczyk receives Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship Award April 14, 2011
Dr. T.D. Tanksley Jr. passes away April 13, 2011
ANSC staff, students inducted into agriculture honor society April 13, 2011
Amber Adams presented Graduate Student Council award April 12, 2011
Texas AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards April 11, 2011
Megan Webb selected to intern with NCBA government affairs office April 11, 2011
Sterle wins Teaching Excellence Award April 11, 2011

March 2011

Burdick recognized for excellence in doctoral research March 31, 2011
Texas A&M University Wool Judging Team wins first, second places at HLSR March 21, 2011
Livestock Judging Team closes out season with second place finish March 21, 2011
David Riley named Brahman Friend of the Year March 15, 2011
Texas A&M University Students participate in Western Regional Dairy Challenge March 15, 2011
Texas A&M University Dr. Davey Griffin receives prestigious educator’s award March 7, 2011

February 2011

Texas A&M Judging Teams Do Well in San Antonio February 21, 2011
Dr. Paul Harms receives Distinguished Service Award February 15, 2011
TAMU Academic Quadrathlon Team wins regional competition February 15, 2011
Department of Animal Science faculty, students attend Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science February 14, 2011

January 2011

Texas A&M judging teams compete in Denver January 24, 2011
Texas A&M Univeristy – Howard Hesby Student Atirum New Design January 10, 2011

December 2010

Texas A&M Book on Howard Hesby Completed December 19, 2010
Lewis Receives 2010 President’s Meritorious Service Award December 7, 2010
Former faculty member Dr. Bill Ellis passes away December 6, 2010

November 2010

Bourg receives International Stockmen’s Education Foundation Student Fellowship November 22, 2010
2010 TAMU Judging Teams finish season November 22, 2010
2010 TAMU Wool Judging Team sweeps contest November 20, 2010
TAMU Stock Horse Team starts with a winning year November 6, 2010

October 2010

TAMU Junior Horse Judging Team wins in Oklahoma October 15, 2010
TAMU Horse Judging Team stands undefeated October 13, 2010
Texas A&M Department of Animal Science -Livestock Judging Team takes first place twice in one weekend October 11, 2010

September 2010

Animal Science graduate students honored with first Ronnie L. Edwards Graduate Teaching Award September 18, 2010
Russell Cross named interim head of Animal Science September 15, 2010
Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team wins second in Minnesota September 13, 2010
Texas A&M Bazer receives Pioneer Award September 7, 2010

August 2010

McCollum Receives Specialist of the Year Award August 15, 2010
Texas A&M University Aggie equine group conducts horse riding clinics in Europe August 15, 2010

July 2010

Taylor and Castillo part of $1 million USDA grant July 28, 2010
Joint Annual Meeting July 15, 2010

April 2010

Texas A&M University Taste of Aggieland served in Iraq April 21, 2010
COALS Convocation Awards April 17, 2010

March 2010

Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team March 25, 2010

September 2009

Kunkel September 15, 2009

July 2009

Faculty, students present at annual animal, dairy science meeting July 12, 2009
Herring, Holub each receive Teaching Excellence Award July 2, 2009

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