July 23rd, 2026
Endowment encourages undergraduate research and professional involvement For Chris ’77, ‘81 and Ellen ’76 Calkins, some of the most influential moments of their time at Texas A&M happened outside the classroom. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science in animal science, then returned to receive his doctorate. Ellen earned her Bachelor of Science in biology….
July 20th, 2026
The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science welcomed hundreds of youth to campus this summer through a series of educational camps designed to develop future leaders in animal agriculture. The department hosted two livestock judging camps, a meat judging camp, two horse judging camp and a lamb and goat camp, giving students the opportunity…
June 18th, 2026
Dr. Robert Pellegrino, an Assistant Professor of sensory science in Texas A&M’s Animal Science department, has co-authored Rediscovering Flavor: A Practical Guide for Smell Loss, the first practical handbook on olfaction for both lay readers and scientists. In the wake of COVID-19, nearly 25% of the population experiences some degree of smell impairment, from total loss (anosmia) to distorted perception…
June 3rd, 2026
For Wendy ‘97 and Trent Foltz ‘95 and Chris & Tammy Schronk, establishing the Debbie and Wendell Schronk ’73 Endowed Scholarship was an opportunity to honor their father and step-mother while investing in future students in the Department of Animal Science. “It was an opportunity for our family to give back to the Animal Science…
May 29th, 2026
Avery Lora Detten, 20, left this earthly life far too soon on May 26, 2026. Vigil services will be Sunday, May 31 at 6 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter in Amarillo. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. also at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic…
May 19th, 2026
The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team hosted the first annual Yates Family Livestock Judging Extravaganza this past weekend, welcoming youth livestock judgers from across Texas to campus for two days of competition, education and skill development. The event provided students the opportunity to evaluate livestock classes while learning from industry professionals and collegiate livestock judging…
May 13th, 2026
Researchers from across Texas A&M University recently brought equine science and advanced motion capture technology together at the Starlab on the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus. The project brought together collaborators from the Department of Animal Science, Institute for Equine Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management and the Starlab team in the College of Engineering. Jennifer Zoller, Ph.D., associate…
April 27th, 2026
The 2026 Animal Science Awards Banquet recognized students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center on April 24. The Department of Animal Science awarded $257,500 in scholarships to 261 graduate and undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year. Distinguished awards were presented to alumni, faculty, staff and students. These achievements would not…
April 21st, 2026
Texas A&M Animal Science competitive teams continued a successful spring season with national championships, reserve national titles and top finishes across regional and national competition. Students represented the department in rodeo, livestock judging, ranch horse, horse judging, meat animal evaluation and dairy challenge events, earning honors in Texas, South Dakota, Alberta, Canada, and beyond while…
April 1st, 2026
Gift provides critical travel support for student competitors For Darnell ’70 and Lynette Knippa, giving back to Texas A&M focuses on meeting real, immediate needs that impact students. Their recent gift to support van rentals for the livestock judging team ensures students can travel safely and consistently to competitions across the country. “We have donated…
