April 1st, 2026
Gift provides critical travel support for student competitors For Darnell ’70 and Lynette Knippa, giving back to Texas A&M focuses on meeting real, immediate needs that impact students. Their recent gift to support van rentals for the livestock judging team ensures students can travel safely and consistently to competitions across the country. “We have donated…
March 17th, 2026
Graduate students represent Texas A&M at global livestock forum Five Texas A&M Department of Animal Science graduate students were selected to participate in the International Livestock Congress, a global forum on the future of animal agriculture held during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston. They were selected by the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation. The students…
March 16th, 2026
Texas A&M Animal Science competitive teams continued the spring season with strong finishes across ranch horse, livestock judging, rodeo, meat judging, horse judging and wool judging contests. Students earned team championships, reserve championships and individual honors at events across Texas. Ranch Horse Team The Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team competed at the Stock Horse of Texas…
February 25th, 2026
As National FFA Week is recognized across the country, the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science celebrates the organization’s longstanding influence on its students, faculty and staff. For many in the department, FFA served as an early introduction to agriculture and animal science. Experiences in career development events, supervised agricultural experiences, and leadership opportunities helped…
February 16th, 2026
For Kenneth Purser, Ph.D. ’76, ’79, creating the Dr. T.D. Tanksley Jr. ’46 Livestock Judging Team Endowed Scholarship served as both a personal tribute and an investment in future Aggies. “Dr. Tanksley was a major influence in my life,” Purser said. “The endowment is my way of trying to recognize that influence.” Purser earned his…
February 12th, 2026
Student-founded judging contest opens doors for new and returning competitors Providing entry-level opportunities that introduce participants to the beef industry remains an important part of developing future leaders in agriculture. To help meet that need, Kylan Canon ’28, a student in Texas A&M University’s Department of Animal Science, founded the Cattlemen’s Classic, a cattle judging…
February 12th, 2026
Texas A&M Animal Science competitive teams began the spring semester with top finishes across national judging, academic competition and ranch horse. Students competed across multiple states, earning major team awards, individual honors and a sixth consecutive regional championship. Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team traveled to Greeley, Colorado, to…
January 21st, 2026
For Bret ’01 and Roxanne Richards ’01, Texas A&M Rodeo played a defining role in their lives, shaping both personal and professional paths. That lasting impact inspired the couple to help establish two key sources of support for the program: the Al Wagner Rodeo Coach Endowment and the Rodeo Excellence Fund. “If it’s not us,…
January 15th, 2026
This month, Texas A&M Animal Science students entered the spring semester with strong representation in livestock judging competitions. The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team concluded winter training with a successful showing at the Griswold Cattle Company Contest before traveling to Oklahoma to compete at Cattlemen’s Congress. Across both events, students demonstrated preparation, evaluation skills, and…
December 16th, 2025
The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Awards Program, which recognizes alumni and friends who exemplify leadership, service and excellence in animal science. The awards honor individuals whose professional achievements and service reflect Texas A&M’s core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service….
