Department Updates

Experts: Use safe practices when processing, cooking feral hogs

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…

46th South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic Oct. 27 in Brenham

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…

AgriLife livestock guardian dog study numbers are in

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…

BQA: Moving the beef business forward

BQA: Moving the beef business forward

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…

Grainfed v grassfed: End the beef biffo, says prof

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…

Stiles Farm Field Day features herd bull selection, cropping systems alternatives

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…

Ramsey receives Marion Teaching Award at 2017 Ag Convocation

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….

Cattle producers can expect more volatility, supply fluctuations

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…

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 7-9

June 8th, 2018

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jason Cleere, 979-845-6931, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – The 63rd Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is scheduled Aug. 7-9 at Texas A&M University in College Station. The short course is the largest beef cattle educational event in the country and attracts more than 1,600 beef cattle producers from…

Buying time approaches for Angora wether, fine-wool ewe lamb futurity prospect animals

June 8th, 2018

San Angelo Stock Show youth contests stress livestock knowledge, management skills Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected]: Dr. Reid Redden, 325-657-7324, [email protected] Kaczyk,325-653-7785, www.sanangelorodeo.com SAN ANGELO –  The time approaches for young exhibitors to select animals for two livestock competitions unique among the San Angelo Livestock Show youth contests, said the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service state sheep and…