Department Updates

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 →

Competitive Teams: July Update

July 16th, 2025

This July, the Texas A&M University Meat Judging Team traveled to Wagga Wagga, Australia, to compete in the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest, hosted by ICMJ, Charles Sturt University, and Teys Wagga Wagga. The Aggies were the only U.S. team invited to participate in the contest and conference, proudly representing the United States on the international… Read More →

Riley receives Congressional Recognition for service to Department of Animal Science

June 27th, 2025

Ray Riley received a Congressional Recognition from Rep. Michael McCaul in Washington, D.C., in honor of his 46 years of service as manager of the Texas A&M Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center. During his tenure, Riley employed, trained and mentored more than 400 student workers and supported the academic development of hundreds of graduate… Read More →

Competitive Teams: June Update

June 23rd, 2025

This June, the Texas A&M Rodeo Team had three athletes compete at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. All three students represented Texas A&M with pride, working hard all year to reach this level of competition. Texas A&M Rodeo Team The Texas A&M Rodeo Team was represented by Gavin French, Madalyn Richards, and… Read More →

Competitive Teams: May Update

May 13th, 2025

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams have been hard at work this May. This month’s update features highlights from the Texas A&M Rodeo Team. We are also proud to announce that three rodeo team members will be competing in the College National Finals Rodeo. Texas A&M Rodeo Team The Texas A&M Rodeo Team competed… Read More →

Animal Science Awards Banquet: A night to celebrate students, faculty, staff, and alumni

April 28th, 2025

The 2025 Animal Science Awards Banquet recognized students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center on April 25. The Department of Animal Science awarded $207,500 in scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students for the 2025-26 academic year. Distinguished awards were presented to alumni, faculty, staff and students. These achievements would… Read More →

Competitive Teams: April Update

April 21st, 2025

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams have been hard at work this April. This month’s update includes results for the academic quadrathalon, dairy challenge, ranch horse, rodeo, horse judging, livestock judging, meat judging teams. Meat Animal Evaluation Team The Texas A&M Meat Judging Team competed at the National Meat Animal Evaluation contest on March… Read More →

Animal Science faculty and students honored at College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 69th annual Convocation

April 8th, 2025

The Department of Animal Science faculty and students received multiple awards at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ 69th Annual Convocation on April 5, 2025. From teaching excellence awards to outstanding student achievement awards, the Department of Animal Science is proud of these individuals and their accomplishments. 2025 Teaching Excellence Honor Professor Award: Russell… Read More →

Competitive Teams: December Update

December 12th, 2024

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams completed the 2024 fall semester with great accomplishments, including two national titles and one reserve national title. This month’s update includes results for the animal welfare, horse, livestock, meat, and wool judging teams. Animal Welfare Team The Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team was named the 2024 National… Read More →

Competitive Teams: November Update

November 6th, 2024

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams are still going strong through a busy fall season. This month’s update includes results for the horse, livestock, meat, ranch horse and rodeo teams. Horse Judging Team The Texas A&M Horse Judging Team recently competed at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress Collegiate Judging Contest in Columbus, Ohio. The… Read More →