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Animal Science tailgate brings alumni, friends together for fellowship, fun and Aggie football

The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science hosted its annual tailgate on Oct. 5 at the Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center. The event, held for the first time at the Kleberg Center, brought together alumni, friends, supporters, students and colleagues for a morning of fun, fellowship, food. Check out the scenes from the… Read More →

October 8, 2024

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Animal science students experience historic Green River Drift

By Chastain Spiller, senior animal science major There is a certain satisfaction that comes with exhaustion at the end of a hard day’s work in the hot sun. This fact was quickly learned by a group of Texas A&M Department of Animal Science students who spent a week horseback, riding and working on the tough… Read More →

September 19, 2024

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Texas A&M Meat Judging Team Reunion and Celebration

Join the Texas A&M Meat Judging Team for a weekend of fun Sept. 6-7! Help celebrate the success of the team and the UNDEFEATED 2024 spring season. A hotel room blocked has been reserved at Comfort Suites, 907 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840. Call 979-268-5500 to book rooms at the discounted rate under… Read More →

June 17, 2024

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Department of Animal Science Tailgate set for October 5

Join us as the Fightin’ Texas Aggies take on Missouri! The family-friendly Department of Animal Science Tailgate will offer food, refreshments, games and fellowship. Department of Animal Science TailgateTexas A&M vs. Missouri Saturday, October 5, 2024Tailgate Start: 8 a.m. | Kickoff: 11 a.m.Location: Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center474 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77845… Read More →

May 6, 2024

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Faculty members granted Professor Emeritus distinction by Board of Regents

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 →

March 1, 2024

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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 →

February 1, 2024

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After 50 years, Texas A&M animal science legend says farewell

By Kay Ledbetter-First appeared on AgriLife Today Jim Sanders ’74 ‘77, Ph.D., senior professor of animal breeding and genetics, may be retiring, but he will continue to make waves in the livestock industry for many more years to come for two reasons – his love for his students and their respect for him. An Aggie… Read More →

August 2, 2023

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Riding into retirement

Becky Lewis retires after 27 years with ANSC By Victoria Pilger ’15 Leather pants, a black-fringed leather jacket and a bright red bandana serve as typical weekend attire for Becky Lewis. Until recently, Becky spent her weekdays working as senior office associate for the Department of Animal Science where she was commonly referred to as… Read More →

March 20, 2023

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Food Safety Seminar to be Held During Event Honoring Dr. Gary C. Smith

Food Safety Seminar Featuring Speakers from FSIS, USDA, North America Meat Institute The Seminar, Set for October 15, will Focus on Initiatives to Advance Food Safety, Sustainable Practices and the Use of Data, and How Federal Policy Is Shaping the Future. SAN ANTONIO, TX – October 3, 2022 — The Bellinger Foundation today announced its… Read More →

October 5, 2022

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Former Student Profile: Bryan Bracewell

Writer: Maggie Berger Bryan Bracewell ’98 knew from an early age where life would take him.  Bryan’s family has owned and operated Southside Market & Barbeque in Elgin, Texas, since 1968 and he’s now proud to be the third-generation Bracewell to own the well-known business. Specializing in sausage, but offering delectable Texas barbecue, the market… Read More →

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