Department Updates

Chris Skaggs, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for stakeholder relations and associate dean for student development, and Jim Williams on Friday, Apr 25, 2025, in College Station, Texas.

Department of Animal Science opens nominations for 2026 Distinguished Awards

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….

Texas A&M students win Collegiate Farm Bureau Quiz Bowl

December 16th, 2025

Aggie team earns first-place finish at statewide competition A team of Texas A&M University Animal Science students won first place at the Collegiate Farm Bureau Quiz Bowl at the Texas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Arlington on Dec. 6. The event brought together Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters from across Texas to test students’ agricultural knowledge,…

Competitive Teams: December Update

December 12th, 2025

This month, the Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team traveled to Abilene, Texas, to compete at the SHTX World Show, while the Texas A&M Horse Judging Team competed at the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City. Across both events, students represented the Department of Animal Science and earned team championships and top individual placings. Horse Judging Team The Texas A&M Horse Judging…

Turner family endowment supports small ruminant parasite research

December 10th, 2025

Gift honors legacy of agricultural leadership and advances sheep and goat industry innovation Tim, D.V.M. ’77 and Judy Turner ’78 have deep roots in Texas agriculture. Their recent gift to establish the Family of Tim R. Turner, D.V.M. ’77, and Judy D. Turner ’78 Small Ruminant Parasite Program through the Texas A&M Foundation reflects their…

Competitive Teams: November Update

November 18th, 2025

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams continue to represent Texas A&M University with excellence this fall, earning top honors across rodeo, meat judging, horse judging and welfare judging events. Rodeo Team The Texas Aggie Rodeo Team is continuing a strong season with recent trips to the Sam Houston State University Rodeo in Huntsville, TX,…

Texas A&M Animal Science professor represents university at national zoo and wildlife nutrition conference

November 3rd, 2025

Advancing equine research and comparative nutrition Erica Macon, Ph.D., assistant professor of equine science in the Department of Animal Science, was invited to speak at the Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Nutrition Advisory Group 16th Biennial Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition. Her presentation, From Pasture to Pancreas: Understanding…

2025 Southwest Dairy Day

October 22nd, 2025

The sun rose over Dublin, as trucks and buses headed to Double N Cowboy Church, the site of this year’s Southwest Dairy Day. Nearly 500 dairy producers, agricultural professionals, students and local residents filled the grounds, coffee cups in hand, ready to spend the day visiting, learning and engaging in hands-on activities. Over 45 vendors…

River Place Ranch supports Animal Science students with equipment donation

October 20th, 2025

South Texas ranchers provide tractor and drag attachment to enhance Freeman Arena for student learning The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science recently received a generous gift from Betty Scott Settlemeyer, H. Matthew May, Kristina M. Stanzione and their family in support of student learning and hands-on experience. The South Texas ranchers donated a…

Competitive Teams: October Update

October 15th, 2025

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams continue to represent Texas A&M University with excellence this fall, earning top honors across livestock judging and rodeo events. Livestock Judging Team The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team competed at the State Fair of Texas Livestock Judging Contest in Dallas, Texas. Team Results:• Reserve Champion Team• High Team…

Ray Riley ’79 ’81 Endowed Opportunity Award established to inspire future generations

October 13th, 2025

Gift honors Riley’s legacy of leadership and commitment to the Aggie spirit The Ray Riley ’79 ’81 Endowed Opportunity Award has been established through the Texas A&M Foundation as a lasting tribute to the impact and leadership of Ray Riley. On Friday, October 10 members of the Texas A&M Foundation surprised Riley in ANSC 117:…