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 →
People News
Department of Animal Science Tailgate set for October 5
Mark your calendars and join us this fall as the Fightin’ Texas Aggies take on Missouri! This family-friendly event will offer food, refreshments, games and fellowship. Department of Animal Science TailgateTexas A&M vs. Missouri Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024Tailgate Start: 8 a.m. | Kickoff: 11 a.m.Location: Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center474 Olsen Blvd, College Station,… Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Faculty Profile: Dr. Chad Paulk
Writer: Maggie Berger Unlike many people involved in agriculture today, Chad Paulk did not grow up in the agricultural industry. It was during his sophomore year at the University of Georgia that he discovered his passion for animal science. The summer before his senior year, he assisted swine nutrition graduate students with a research project…. 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 →