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…
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…
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:…
October 8th, 2025
The Texas A&M Department of Animal Science hosted its annual tailgate October 4 at the Student Recreation Center. Faculty, former students, students, parents and friends gathered for an afternoon of food, fellowship and community before the Aggies BTHO Mississippi State. Guests enjoyed barbecue from Southside Market & Barbeque and gathered to share stories and reconnect with…
September 25th, 2025
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams are back at work this fall. Students are preparing for upcoming contests across the country, and the horse judging team has already earned top honors. Horse Judging Team The Texas A&M Horse Judging Team won Champion Team at the 2025 American Paint Horse Association, APHA, Lonestar Gathering in Fort…
September 25th, 2025
Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment Fund secures future growth In 2022, the Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment Fund launched with a $1 million capital campaign to establish a position for a full-time rodeo coach. The fund honors Al Wagner, Ph.D. ’69, who served as volunteer coach for the Texas A&M University…
September 9th, 2025
Building connections at Pearce Pavillion The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science opened the fall semester with its annual Howdy Event on Sept. 2 at the Louis Pearce Pavilion. More than 375 current and new students attended the event, eager to connect with faculty, staff and peers. The gathering created a space for students…
