Department Updates

Shawn Ramsey named Assistant Head, Academic Programs

September 2nd, 2011

COLLEGE STATION — Dr. Shawn Ramsey, associate professor, has been named Assistant Head for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Animal Science effective Sept. 1, 2011.In this new role, Ramsey will assume responsibility for a myriad of tasks and initiatives involving the department’s undergraduate program, and he will assist Dr. David Forrest, associate head for… Read More →

Holub selected Fish Camp Namesake

September 1st, 2011

COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Glenn Holub, instructional assistant professor, pictured bottom front,was selected as a Fish Camp Namesake this August.Fish Camp welcomes the freshman class to Texas A&M each year with the purpose of giving them the opportunity to have fun, make friends, and learn more about life at Texas A&M. Fish Camp is divided… Read More →

Marisela Spangler named Tillman Military Scholar

August 11th, 2011

COLLEGE STATION — Marisela Spangler, a junior animal science major from Tyler, has been selected as a Tillman Military Scholar for the 2011-2012 academic year. Kathryn Hernandez, a psychology major from Burleson, also was selected as a scholar. Spangler is a sergeant in the Army Reserves and has recently signed a contract as a Cadet… Read More →

Kerth serves as expert panelist on National Public Radio science program

August 11th, 2011

SAN ANTONIO — Dr. Chris Kerth, associate professor of meat science and muscle biology in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, served as a guest panelist on Science Friday, a national radio talk show broadcast live on National Public Radio July 8, 2011 from San Antonio. Kerth, along with two other expert… Read More →

Harms named Fellow of American Society of Animal Science

August 11th, 2011

NEW ORLEANS — Dr. Paul Harms, professor emeritus in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, was named a Fellow of the American Society of Animal Science. The presentation was made during the 2011 American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) and American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Joint Annual Meeting held July 10-14, 2011,… Read More →

2009-2010 Beef Cattle Research in Texas publication available online

August 2nd, 2011

The 2009-2010 Beef Cattle Research in Texas publication is now available to view online. This publication is a compilation of scientific information for Texas beef producers and is produced by researchers from the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas AgriLife Research and Texas AgriLife Extension as well as collaborators from around… Read More →

Meat Science students presented Bob Ondrusek Scholarship at annual convention

July 21st, 2011

SAN ANTONIO — Seven Texas A&M University meat science students received a Bob Ondrusek Memorial Scholarship given by the Southwest Meat Association Foundation, presented during the SMA Annual Convention held in San Antonio July 21-24, 2011. The SMA Foundation awarded approximately $25,000 in Ondrusek Scholarships, the largest amount ever awarded. In addition, each recipient was… Read More →

Faculty, students participate in 2011 ASAS/ADSA Joint Annual Meeting

July 11th, 2011

NEW ORLEANS — Several members of the Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science participated in the 2011 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) and the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) held July 10-14, 2011 in New Orleans. Titles of oral and poster presentations made by faculty and students from… Read More →

Texas A&M Meat Science Team Wins National Quiz Bowl

June 20th, 2011

MANHATTAN, KAN — A team of students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University won the national championship in the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Intercollegiate Quiz Bowl. The competition, considered the academic ‘Super Bowl’ in the world of meat science, was held June 19 during… Read More →

TAMU Meat Judging Team Reunion scheduled for September

May 17th, 2011

COLLEGE STATION — The TAMU Meat Judging Team Reunion will be held September 15-18, 2011 in College Station.Registration: Registration to attend the reunion is now open and can be made online at https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=37or by mail. Click here to access a copy of registration form to be completed and mailed. Registration deadline is Sept. 9, 2011. Agenda: Click here to access a… Read More →