By Cameron Powers, Junior Animal Science Student Two successful Horse Beginnings Camps were held June 14-15 and June 21-22 by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Department of Animal Science in College Station. The camps introduced children aged 9-12 to the equine industry. Spearheaded by Camey Powers, a junior animal science major, and Chelsie… Read More →
Extension News
American Horse Council’s National Economic Impact Study survey results available
By Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and CommunicationsPublished April 17, 2024, on AgriLife Today Armed with fresh, long-awaited data, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialists in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science are actively strategizing ways to cater to the diverse needs of horse owners and enthusiasts, spanning various equestrian activities. The results of the American… Read More →
South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day scheduled for May 8
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Agents from Atascosa, Bee, Goliad, Jim Wells, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties, along with Dr. Jamie Foster, from the Texas AgriLife Research Station in Beeville and Dr. Karl Harborth, assistant professor and extension livestock specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science, have teamed… 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 →
Changes to availability of some livestock antibiotics coming June 11
From AgriLife Today feature, by Kay Ledbetter Don’t wait. Get to know your local veterinarian now and establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship if you expect to treat livestock in the future, as over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will soon require a prescription. That is the advice of a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts trying to help livestock… Read More →
Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship School Program Celebrates Its 50th Year
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Summer Horsemanship School Program just completed its 50th consecutive year of sending collegiate horsemanship instructors throughout Texas to teach horsemanship. This tremendously successful educational program serves to strengthen the foundation of horsemanship and develop advanced riding skills for youth, as well as adults. Throughout the spring semester, four Texas A&M… Read More →
Recognizing and Avoiding Heat Stress in Cattle
With the recent heat wave occurring across much of the country, it is important for producers to recognize heat stress in cattle. Here are some tips on recognizing and avoiding heat stress in cattle from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Department of Animal Science. In warm weather, cattle should always have access to shade… 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 →
Retail beef market embraces changes, new cuts for consumers
AgriLife Extension expert outlines some new options from familiar beef cuts Chuck flap, rib-eye filet, tomahawk steak, Denver or Sierra cuts, flat irons and tri tips – the landscape of the local grocery meat case is changing when it comes to beef cuts, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. As the COVID-19 pandemic brought… Read More →
Peak performance important to cow-calf operations amid pandemic-induced price fluctuations
AgriLife Extension program offers financial, production analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities, weaknesses With the COVID-19 pandemic, cattle prices have been on a roller coaster. Now is a good time to analyze performance to make sure your operation is as efficient as possible, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. Pancho Abello, AgriLife Extension economist,… Read More →