June 15th, 2018
The grilling season is in full swing and we decided to talk with a meat scientist about what it takes to have a good steak grilling experience. What we found was that good tasting beef is both a science and an art. The scientific part is picking the right cut. The art part is what…
June 15th, 2018
The American Meat Science Association student membership recently elected its 2018-2019 Student Board of Directors, including naming Chandler Steele, of Texas A&M University, president. Steele grew up in Central Michigan on her family’s farm raising and showing livestock. She is currently pursuing a master of science degree in animal science with a focus in meat…
June 8th, 2018
Parasites, such as hookworms can be found in feral hogs Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contacts: Dr. Tom Hairgrove, 979-845-5419, [email protected] Dr. Tom Craig, 979-845-3414, [email protected] Dr. Dan Hale, 979-845-3935, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – With a proliferation of feral hogs in Texas, control measures such as trapping and hunting can yield the rewards of good table fare. However, feral…
June 8th, 2018
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Kara Matheney, 979-277-6212, [email protected] BRENHAM – The 46th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic is scheduled Oct. 27 at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305 East Blue Bell Road in Brenham. Cost is $20 at the door and includes a barbecue lunch. A trade show will also be held and an afternoon social…
June 8th, 2018
Results show promise for ancient predator control method for sheep, goats Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected]: Dr. Reid Redden, 325-653-4576, [email protected] SAN ANGELO – The numbers are in from a yearlong experiment pitting 18 inexperienced young livestock guardian dogs and their neophyte dog-handling owners against a hoard of native sheep and goat predators ranging over…
June 8th, 2018
Writer: Burt Rutherford, [email protected] One of the most successful and enduring programs that has helped beef producers in their quest to produce the quality beef that consumers demand is the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. Here’s a look at past success and what the future holds. Consumers demand the very best of what beef producers…
June 8th, 2018
Writer: Jamie-Lee Oldfield US meat scientist Stephen Smith says he knows grainfed beef can actually be better for your health than grassfed beef. But he says the focus should not be on competition between sectors within the beef industry, but rather promoting the health benefits of red meat to the wider community. “I do have…
June 8th, 2018
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Ryan Collett, 512-898-2214, [email protected] THRALL – Stiles Farm Field Day attendees learned more about the possibilities of using low or high crop input methods, plus tips on purchasing breeding bulls used in beef cattle operations. The 54th field day attracted more than 100 producers from across the Blacklands region. Dr. Ronnie…
June 8th, 2018
Dr. Shawn Ramsey ’90, Professor and Assistant Head for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Animal Science received the Gail W. and David P. Marion ’65 Teaching and Student Advising Award in Memory of Dr. Richard C. Potts ’45 at the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ 61st Annual Convocation on Saturday, April 8, 2017….
June 8th, 2018
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contacts: Dr. Joe Paschal, 361-265-9203, [email protected] Dr. Ron Gill, 979-845-3579, [email protected] Dr. Cliff Lamb, 979-845-1543, [email protected] SAN ANTONIO – Volatility in the cattle market recently is a result of large supplies of beef and speculative investment in agricultural commodities, according to experts at the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention…
