Department Updates

American Horse Council’s National Economic Impact Study survey results available

May 8th, 2024

By Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and CommunicationsPublished April 17, 2024, on AgriLife Today Armed with fresh, long-awaited data, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialists in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science are actively strategizing ways to cater to the diverse needs of horse owners and enthusiasts, spanning various equestrian activities. The results of the American… Read More →

Competitive teams update: May 2024

May 7th, 2024

As we wrap up the spring semester of 2024, we would like to congratulate our competitive teams on a great season! The latest results from contests in late March through April include the dairy challenge, horse judging, meat animal evaluation, ranch horse, and rodeo teams. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Dairy… Read More →

Department of Animal Science Tailgate set for October 5

May 7th, 2024

Join us as the Fightin’ Texas Aggies take on Missouri! The family-friendly Department of Animal Science Tailgate will offer food, refreshments, games and fellowship. Department of Animal Science TailgateTexas A&M vs. Missouri Saturday, October 5, 2024Tailgate Start: 8 a.m. | Kickoff: 11 a.m.Location: Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center474 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77845… Read More →

Competitive teams update: April 2024

April 5th, 2024

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams are rounding out a successful spring contest season. Recent results from the livestock judging, wool judging and rodeo teams are below. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Livestock Judging Team The Aggies finished out a strong spring season with an excellent day at Houston! Team:… Read More →

South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day scheduled for May 8

April 5th, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Agents from Atascosa, Bee, Goliad, Jim Wells, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties, along with Dr. Jamie Foster, from the Texas AgriLife Research Station in Beeville and Dr. Karl Harborth, assistant professor and extension livestock specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science, have teamed… Read More →

TAMU Reyette Olena earns the SHTX Legacy Horse Award

March 21st, 2024

By: Chastain Spiller ’24 “Reyette changed my life and I’m forever grateful for her.  She taught me how to show… she just took care of me one hundred percent.”  – Anissa Cervera There is no stronger partnership than one between two individuals who need not exchange a single word to communicate, who work together seamlessly… Read More →

Competitive teams update: March 2024

March 5th, 2024

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams have continued having a successful semester. Results below include contests at San Antonio, South Plains, Houston, and more! Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Dairy Challenge Team The Texas A&M Dairy Challenge Team recently competed at the Western Regional Dairy Challenge Contest in Richfield, Utah…. Read More →

Faculty members granted Professor Emeritus distinction by Board of Regents

March 2nd, 2024

Retired faculty members Dr. Joe Paschal and Dr. James O. “Jim” Sanders recognized for meritorious service We are pleased to share that the Texas A&M System Board of Regents has granted Professor Emeritus distinction to Dr. Joe Paschal and Dr. Jim Sanders, recognizing their meritorious service to Texas A&M. Dr. Paschal, well-known among Gulf Coast… Read More →

In Memory: Dr. Milt Thomas

February 28th, 2024

Dr. Milton Glen Thomas Memorial Scholarship Established It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our friend and animal science colleague, Dr. Milt Thomas. Milt was a research professor in the Department of Animal Science and the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station in Beeville. He was a wonderful educator, mentor, and… Read More →

Enrollment for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Begins Feb. 28

February 27th, 2024

Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Feb. 28   Payments to Begin Early March  By USDA Farm Service Agency Starting Wednesday, February 28, dairy producers can obtain 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides producers with price support to help offset… Read More →