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….
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
