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…
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…
November 18th, 2025
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams continue to represent Texas A&M University with excellence this fall, earning top honors across rodeo, meat judging, horse judging and welfare judging events. Rodeo Team The Texas Aggie Rodeo Team is continuing a strong season with recent trips to the Sam Houston State University Rodeo in Huntsville, TX,…
November 3rd, 2025
Advancing equine research and comparative nutrition Erica Macon, Ph.D., assistant professor of equine science in the Department of Animal Science, was invited to speak at the Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Nutrition Advisory Group 16th Biennial Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition. Her presentation, From Pasture to Pancreas: Understanding…
October 22nd, 2025
The sun rose over Dublin, as trucks and buses headed to Double N Cowboy Church, the site of this year’s Southwest Dairy Day. Nearly 500 dairy producers, agricultural professionals, students and local residents filled the grounds, coffee cups in hand, ready to spend the day visiting, learning and engaging in hands-on activities. Over 45 vendors…
October 20th, 2025
South Texas ranchers provide tractor and drag attachment to enhance Freeman Arena for student learning The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science recently received a generous gift from Betty Scott Settlemeyer, H. Matthew May, Kristina M. Stanzione and their family in support of student learning and hands-on experience. The South Texas ranchers donated a…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
