February 25th, 2026
As National FFA Week is recognized across the country, the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science celebrates the organization’s longstanding influence on its students, faculty and staff. For many in the department, FFA served as an early introduction to agriculture and animal science. Experiences in career development events, supervised agricultural experiences, and leadership opportunities helped… Read More →
February 16th, 2026
For Kenneth Purser, Ph.D. ’76, ’79, creating the Dr. T.D. Tanksley Jr. ’46 Livestock Judging Team Endowed Scholarship served as both a personal tribute and an investment in future Aggies. “Dr. Tanksley was a major influence in my life,” Purser said. “The endowment is my way of trying to recognize that influence.” Purser earned his… Read More →
February 12th, 2026
Student-founded judging contest opens doors for new and returning competitors Providing entry-level opportunities that introduce participants to the beef industry remains an important part of developing future leaders in agriculture. To help meet that need, Kylan Canon ’28, a student in Texas A&M University’s Department of Animal Science, founded the Cattlemen’s Classic, a cattle judging… Read More →
February 12th, 2026
Texas A&M Animal Science competitive teams began the spring semester with top finishes across national judging, academic competition and ranch horse. Students competed across multiple states, earning major team awards, individual honors and a sixth consecutive regional championship. Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team traveled to Greeley, Colorado, to… Read More →
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,… Read More →
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… Read More →
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…. Read More →
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,… Read More →
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… Read More →
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… Read More →
