Department Updates

Competitive Teams: October Update

Competitive Teams: October Update

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… Read More →

Ray Riley ’79 ’81 Endowed Opportunity Award established to inspire future generations

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:… Read More →

Aggie spirit shines at Department of Animal Science tailgate

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… Read More →

Competitive Teams: September Update

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… Read More →

Generous donation helps rodeo program reach $1 million endowment goal

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… Read More →

Texas A&M Animal Science Howdy Event welcomes students back to campus

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… Read More →

Seven team members gain high-impact experience nationwide

September 8th, 2025

From the meat locker to the boardroom, seven members of the 2025 Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team are making their mark this summer through internships with companies, government agencies, and laboratories across the country. The Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science emphasizes high-impact learning opportunities as a… Read More →

Animal Science Tailgate set for October 4

Animal Science Tailgate set for October 4

September 8th, 2025

Mark your calendars and join us this fall as the Fightin’ Texas Aggies take on Mississippi State! This family-friendly event will offer food, refreshments, games and fellowship. Department of Animal Science TailgateTexas A&M vs. Mississippi StateSaturday, October 4, 2025Tailgate Start: 3:30pmLocation: West Campus Recreation Center187 Corrington Drive College Station, TX 77843 Helpful game day links… Read More →

Alumni gather ahead of 71st Annual Beef Cattle Short Course

September 8th, 2025

Members of the Texas A&M University Saddle and Sirloin Club, class years 1973–1977, reunited on Sunday, Aug. 3, ahead of the 71st Annual Beef Cattle Short Course. The event provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect and reminisce about their time at Texas A&M. Sixty attendees enjoyed a barbecue dinner and heard updates from the… Read More →

Animal Science students earn top honors at Equine Science Society

Animal Science students earn top honors at Equine Science Society

September 8th, 2025

The Department of Animal Science congratulates three graduate students who brought home top awards for their research at the 2025 Equine Science Society (ESS) meeting. Wesolowski wins graduate competition Lauren Wesolowski won first place in the Graduate Oral Presentation Competition, Production and Management category, with her study, Blue light exposure impacts exercise-induced inflammatory markers in… Read More →