The Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences congratulates the outstanding students receiving 2021 Senior Merit Awards. Presented by the College for over 50 years, these awards recognize the best of the best graduating seniors. The selection criteria for Senior Merit Awards include scholarship, Texas A&M activities, community involvement, professional and civic activities, internships and employment, awards, honors… Read More →
Department Updates
2020-2021 Judging Team Results
Livestock Judging The Texas A&M Livestock Judging team had a dominant spring, winning both the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City (replacement for the National Western) and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This is the first A&M team since 2012 to have won both major spring contests, and only the fourth team total in the… Read More →
Animal science faculty honored at Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards
Virtual ceremony for Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards, tenure, promotion The Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrated faculty member career milestones and honored recipients of the Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Awards and Association of Former Students awards on April 29 in a virtual ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by Patrick J. Stover, Ph.D., vice chancellor of Texas… Read More →
Department of Animal Science named American Brahman Breeders Association friends of the year
The ABBA 2021 Friend of the Year Award was given to Texas A&M University’s Animal Science Department during the ABBA Annual Membership Meeting. This year’s meeting was held in conjunction with The International Open Breeding Cattle Show in Waco, Texas. “Since the beginning, Texas A&M’s Animal Science Department has understood the importance of Brahman and… Read More →
Equine Reproductive Management Short Course goes virtual for 2021
By Dr. Chelsie Huseman The Texas A&M AgriLife Equine Reproductive Management Short Course took place January 6-8, 2021 and was conducted virtually for the first time in its history. Participants joined live online courses to see demonstrations first hand and interact in real time with reproductive management experts. “We pride ourselves on offering an in-depth… Read More →
Dairy Challenge Team places second at recent contest
The 2021 Western Regional Dairy Challenge contest was held virtually March 3-5. Students received contest data and participated in virtual farm tours on Wednesday and presented their findings to the judges on Friday. The Department of Animal Science team, consisting of five students, placed second in the contest. The team will go on to compete… Read More →
Aggie Named President And CEO Of Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo
Chris Boleman, who has three degrees from Texas A&M, is the leader of the largest event of its kind in the world. A Bryan native and Texas A&M University alumnus was recently named the head of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Chris Boleman ’96, a former Texas A&M AgriLife professor, also earned a master’s… Read More →
Livestock Judging Team Wins American Royal
Writer: Tana Luna The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team won the 2016 American Royal Senior Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest held October 29, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. Members of the team include: Jake Pickering, Oroville, CA; Quest Newberry, George West, TX; Justin Vehige, Bonnets Mills, MO; Payton Warmke, Brenham, TX; Blayze Bierschwale, Lampasas, TX; Wayne… Read More →
Daigle joins Texas A&M animal science as its new animal welfare expert
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Courtney Daigle, 979-862-9171, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Courtney Daigle, who specializes in animal welfare, has joined Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in both research and teaching roles. Daigle has an extensive background in both animal care and handling… Read More →
Mineral imbalances need to be considered in cattle deaths
Texas A&M AgriLife offers expertise, assistance in livestock mineral toxicity, testing By Susan Himes [email protected] Ranchers need to keep in mind that the wrong quantities of minerals can be dangerous or even deadly to cattle, said experts from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. When it comes to cattle and minerals, what works for a rancher… Read More →