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 →
Student News
Distinguished alumni, outstanding student achievements recognized at the Department of Animal Science Awards Banquet
The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science recognized the outstanding achievements of distinguished alumni and celebrated the department’s scholarship recipients and award winners on September 13 at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. “It was an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of the department,”… Read More →
Faculty honored at Texas FFA State Convention, animal science ambassadors recruit future students
During the 2024 Texas FFA State Convention, two Department of Animal Science faculty members were presented with prestigious awards. The department was also represented in the trade show where Animal Science Ambassadors met with prospective students. Davey Griffin, Ph.D., and Chris Skaggs, Ph.D., were recipients of the Texas FFA Distinguished Service Award and were presented… Read More →
Texas A&M Meat Judging Team hosts successful youth camp
The Texas A&M Meat Judging Team, a competitive team in the Department of Animal Science, hosted a meat judging camp July 18-20, 2024, that brought 76 youth from across six states to Aggieland. Students learned the fundamentals of evaluation, selection, and grading of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and cuts. The camp, coordinated by meat… Read More →
Department of Animal Science Horse Beginnings Camp introduces youth to equine industry
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 →
Animal science students experience high-impact learning through equine and beef cattle tours
At the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, two separate high-impact learning experiences took students in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science on industry tours in the equine and beef cattle segments. These opportunities allow students to network with industry leaders and see course materials applied directly in real-world experiences. Equine Industry Tour Twenty… Read More →
Texas A&M Horse Judging Team host summer horse judging camps
The Texas A&M Horse Judging Team recently hosted horse judging camps in Texas and Virginia for aspiring young horse judgers. The Texas A&M Summer Horse Judging Camp was held at the Texas A&M Hildebrand Equine Complex, followed by the second annual Texas A&M East Coast Horse Judging Clinic in Blacksburg, Virginia. At the Texas A&M… Read More →
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 →
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Competitive teams update: May 2024
As we wrap up the spring semester of 2024, we would like to congratulate our competitive teams on a great season! The latest results from contests in late March through April include the dairy challenge, horse judging, meat animal evaluation, ranch horse, and rodeo teams. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Dairy… Read More →
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 →