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…
September 25th, 2025
Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment Fund secures future growth In 2022, the Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment Fund launched with a $1 million capital campaign to establish a position for a full-time rodeo coach. The fund honors Al Wagner, Ph.D. ’69, who served as volunteer coach for the Texas A&M University…
September 9th, 2025
Building connections at Pearce Pavillion The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science opened the fall semester with its annual Howdy Event on Sept. 2 at the Louis Pearce Pavilion. More than 375 current and new students attended the event, eager to connect with faculty, staff and peers. The gathering created a space for students…
September 8th, 2025
From the meat locker to the boardroom, seven members of the 2025 Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team are making their mark this summer through internships with companies, government agencies, and laboratories across the country. The Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science emphasizes high-impact learning opportunities as a…
September 8th, 2025
Mark your calendars and join us this fall as the Fightin’ Texas Aggies take on Mississippi State! This family-friendly event will offer food, refreshments, games and fellowship. Department of Animal Science TailgateTexas A&M vs. Mississippi StateSaturday, October 4, 2025Tailgate Start: 3:30pmLocation: West Campus Recreation Center187 Corrington Drive College Station, TX 77843 Helpful game day links…
September 8th, 2025
Members of the Texas A&M University Saddle and Sirloin Club, class years 1973–1977, reunited on Sunday, Aug. 3, ahead of the 71st Annual Beef Cattle Short Course. The event provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect and reminisce about their time at Texas A&M. Sixty attendees enjoyed a barbecue dinner and heard updates from the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
