Retired faculty members Dr. Joe Paschal and Dr. James O. “Jim” Sanders recognized for meritorious service We are pleased to share that the Texas A&M System Board of Regents has granted Professor Emeritus distinction to Dr. Joe Paschal and Dr. Jim Sanders, recognizing their meritorious service to Texas A&M. Dr. Paschal, well-known among Gulf Coast… Read More →
In Memory: Dr. Milt Thomas
Dr. Milton Glen Thomas Memorial Scholarship Established It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our friend and animal science colleague, Dr. Milt Thomas. Milt was a research professor in the Department of Animal Science and the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station in Beeville. He was a wonderful educator, mentor, and… Read More →
Enrollment for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Begins Feb. 28
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Feb. 28 Payments to Begin Early March By USDA Farm Service Agency Starting Wednesday, February 28, dairy producers can obtain 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides producers with price support to help offset… Read More →
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Texas A&M judging clinics scheduled for March 23
The Texas A&M Department of Animal Science will offer four judging clinics, hosted by competitive teams, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in College Station. The horse, livestock, meat and wool judging teams and coaches will host half-day clinics for 4-H and FFA students. For more information on the clinics, view the flyers or pages linked… Read More →
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Competitive teams update: February 2024
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams started off the semester strong. Results below include contests at Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo, a recap of the horse judging clinic held in Indiana and Texas Aggie Rodeo team results from the Commerce College Rodeo. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Horse Judging… Read More →
Animal science graduate students and alumnus recognized at the American Society of Animal Science Southern Section meeting
During the 2024 American Society of Animal Science Southern Section meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas A&M animal science graduate students competed in the three-minute thesis competition. A current and former student of the department were also presented with ASAS awards. Grace Moore Grace Moore, a second-year master’s student focusing on equine nutrition, won second place… Read More →
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Competitive teams claim top titles at the National Western Stock Show in Denver
Three of the department’s competitive teams kicked off the new year in Colorado at the historic National Western Stock Show. Results from NWSS and additional contests are below. To learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams, click here. Livestock Judging Team The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team competed at two contests on January 11… Read More →
Grace Chambers and TAMU Peppy Rey Marsali: SHTX World Show Clean Sweep
By Amanda Baxter The Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team competed in the 2023 Western Horseman Stock Horse of Texas, SHTX, World Show in October. The six-day show, held in Abilene, includes four events (reining, cow work, ranch trail, and stock horse pleasure) over two go-rounds. The Ranch Horse Team competed in collegiate divisions against other… Read More →
Texas Aggie Rodeo Team finishes fall 2023 season
McNeese State College Rodeo The Aggie Rodeo Team competed at the McNeese State College Rodeo which included an All-Around title won by Madalyn Richards, Champion Women’s Team, and the Steer Wrestling title won by Trace Harris. Champion Women’s Team Barrel Racing Steer Wrestling Calf Roping Breakaway Roping Goat Tying Bareback Riding All-Around Cowgirl Sam Houston… Read More →
Animal Welfare Judging Team Competes at 23rd Annual Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest
The Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team competed in the 23rd Annual Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest held at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on November 17, 2023. The contest included an evaluation of cate free laying hens, farmed bison, tortoises in a zoo, and a live assessment of laboratory rats. All three of… Read More →