February 13th, 2014
TEXAS PANHANDLE − Hereford, Texas, is one of six major cities located within the Texas Panhandle and is known as the “Beef Capital of the World.” This town, deeply rooted in cattle and agriculture, also was one of the many places visited by a group of Texas A&M University Animal Science students traveling the High… Read More →
February 13th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusMarch 2005This newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. ANTHELMINTICS AND SUMMPLEMNTING HEIFERS ON RANGETreatment of growing cattle… Read More →
February 13th, 2014
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jason Cleere, 979-845-6931, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – The 59th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 5-7 at Texas A&M University in College Station will feature an update on market trends and outlook, plus a look at the future of the overall industry. “The goal of the… Read More →
February 13th, 2014
CLOVIS — Students interested in gaining dairy education should apply for the 2013 Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium Teaching Program to be held May 13-June 21 in Clovis, N.M. Deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2013. Topics to be covered include: dairy herd evaluation and health, nutrition, cow comfort, sustainability and technology, genetics and breeding… Read More →
February 13th, 2014
Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusThis newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. GRAIN-FED OR GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF: WHICH IS HEALTHIER?Angus steers were divided into three… Read More →
January 3rd, 2014
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Ellen Jordan, 972-952-9212, [email protected] LUBBOCK – The High Plains Dairy Conference will bring experts from across the country to address topics specific to the region March 5-6 at The Overton Hotel and Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock. “The High Plains dairy industry has unique needs created by… Read More →
December 20th, 2013
By Maggie Berger Students at Texas A&M University are required to take a certain number of core credits regardless of their major. Six of those credit hours must be classes that fall under the category of International and Cultural Diversity (ICD). Equine Marketing and Development was first taught in the fall of 2011. On one… Read More →
December 17th, 2013
COLLEGE STATION – Three graduate students in the Department of Animal Science are recipients of the 2013 Ronnie L. Edwards Graduate Teaching Award, in recognition of their important contributions as graduate students to the undergraduate student experience. Left, Sigrid Edwards and granddaughter Claire, Natasha Bell, Raul Valdez, Lindsey Mehall, Cathy Edwards and Dr. Russell Cross…. Read More →
December 17th, 2013
COLLEGE STATION – The Department of Animal Science held its annual Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Dec. 17 at the AgriLife Center. Robbie Lukeman, business administrator, was presented the 2013 Outstanding Support Staff Award by Dr. Russell Cross, department head. Faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students and student workers gathered for a beef and chicken… Read More →
December 17th, 2013
Each December, the Department of Animal Science recognizes faculty and staff for their years of service to the department. On Dec. 17 at the department’s annual Christmas Party and Holiday Luncheon four faculty members were recognized for either 25 or 30 years of service and presented lapel pins. This included Drs. Gordon Carstens, Rhonda Miller,… Read More →
