June 7th, 2018
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. These organisms are abundant in the environment and are a major predator of bacteria in natural systems. Because phages naturally infect and kill bacteria, there is considerable interest in using them as antimicrobials to control bacterial populations, particularly pathogenic bacteria. Impressive and cutting-edge research is ongoing at Texas…
June 7th, 2018
Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, [email protected]: Dr. Jason Banta, 903-834-6191, [email protected] OVERTON – Many beef producers may need a Plan B when it comes to winter forages due to dry conditions, said Dr. Jason Banta, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist, Overton. Banta said supplemental feeding started earlier than usual for many producers around the state…
June 7th, 2018
New event will offer top performance-tested registered Rambouillet, Katahdin rams Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Reid Redden, 325-653-4576, [email protected] SAN ANGELO – The Texas Sheep and Goat Expo in San Angelo will add another first to its growing list of new features with the addition of a performance-tested ram sale featuring top registered Rambouillet and…
June 7th, 2018
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Ellen Jordan, 972-952-9212, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Ellen Jordan, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service state dairy specialist in Dallas, was honored with the Vice Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in the Extension specialist/program specialist category. Jordan received her award at ceremonies held on the Texas A&M University campus recently. The Vice…
June 7th, 2018
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Cliff Lamb, 979-845-1543, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A new international beef initiative is underway by the Texas A&M University department of animal science, emphasizing research and educational activities related to cattle adapted to subtropical and tropical climates. Dr. Cliff Lamb, department head, said two new faculty positions have been created…
June 7th, 2018
Eight faculty members representing Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension recently traveled to Kenya and Ethiopia to develop relationships with scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). Participants included Animal Science faculty members Dr. Thomas Hairgrove, associate professor and Extension specialist; Dr. Andy Herring, professor of beef cattle production; Dr. Cliff…
June 7th, 2018
Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Reid Redden, 325-653-4576, [email protected] SAN ANGELO – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has opened registration for its Third Annual Sheep Shearing School set Jan. 13-15 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, north of San Angelo on U.S. Highway 87. “We’ve had a growing enrollment for this…
June 7th, 2018
Writer: Chelsie Huseman The 55th Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show took place on July 23-29, 2017 in Abilene, Texas, which included new programs connecting youth and higher education and providing educational opportunities beyond exhibiting horses. Over 350 4-H youth, plus their families came to the Taylor County Expo from across the state to compete in…
June 7th, 2018
Writer: Dr. Joe Paschal, 361-265-9203, [email protected] My cattle wintered well, and I had a nice calf crop this spring, but with the heat and humidity of summer, I am anxious for a nice rain. The grass is crispy in the middle of the pastures even though there is still quite a bit of standing green. Some…
June 7th, 2018
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Ted McCollum, 806-677-5600, [email protected] AMARILLO – Area ranchers headed into the winter months after March’s wildfires need to keep three things in mind – precipitation, grazing history and forage quality, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. Dr. Ted McCollum, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist in Amarillo, said these…
