Department Updates

FAO Representative visits ANSC

July 31st, 2017

Dr. Harinder Makkar visited the Department of Animal Science on May 11-12, 2017. During his visit, Dr. Makkar toured the Nutrition Physiology Center and the Beef Systems Unit, and the Borlaug Institute, discussed research topics related to improving livestock production and sustainability and presented the food-feed competition and the efficiency dilemma seminar. He indicated that…

Meet one of our D.C. interns: Tyler Madison Roberts

Meet one of our D.C. interns: Tyler Madison Roberts

July 31st, 2017

American Society of Animal Science has chosen six Science Policy interns for summer 2017. Last month, we introduced you to Rachael Buzanowski, who will be interning in the Washington D.C. office of Senator Steve Daines. In this post, please meet Tyler Madison Roberts, of Del Rio, Texas. Tyler is a senior earning a dual degree in animal science…

International students visit ANSC

July 31st, 2017

COLLEGE STATION – Since 2011, students from Universidad Autónoma Chapingo (UAC), have been visiting the Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science.  UAC is an agricultural college located in Texcoco, Mexico State in Mexico. Dr. Baldomero Alarcon-Zuniga is a professor of animal science and the leader of their study abroad tour. Each year Dr. Alarcon…

RMC goes off without a hitch

RMC goes off without a hitch

July 31st, 2017

Last month, the American Meat Science Association held the 70th annual Reciprocal Meat Conference on the Texas A&M Campus. The Department of Animal Science hosted over 850 meat science students and professionals who participated in a number of activities from June 16th to 21st. Pre-conference activities at the Rosenthal and Kleberg Centers included a processed…

Former Student Profile: Tianti Carter

June 23rd, 2017

Tianti Carter was crowned as the 2017 Miss Rodeo Texas on Thursday, June 15th at the Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant coronation in San Antonio, Texas. Carter is a 21 year old native of Fort Worh, Texas, and represented as Miss Rodeo Austin during the pageant, also winning the prestigious category of horsemanship. In addition to…

Major sheep and goat educational events are fast approaching

June 21st, 2017

Aug. 18-19 mark field day, Texas expo in San Angelo Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected]: Marvin Ensor, 325-653-4576, [email protected] A group listens and takes notes during a past Texas Sheep and Goat Expo session. This year’s event is set for Aug. 18-19 in San Angelo. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Steve Byrns) SAN ANGELO –…

Bradbery receives American Quarter Horse Association award

Bradbery receives American Quarter Horse Association award

June 21st, 2017

COLLEGE STATION – Amanda Bradbery, an animal science graduate student at Texas A&M University, is a recipient of the 2017-2018 American Quarter Horse Association – Young Investigator Award from the American Quarter Horse Foundation and the American Quarter Horse Association. The $19,850 grant is awarded to students to use towards project funding. Bradbery will be…

Texas Sheep and Goat Expo adds youth program

Texas Sheep and Goat Expo adds youth program

June 16th, 2017

Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected]: Chad Coburn, 325-378-3181, [email protected] Ensor, 325-653-4576, [email protected] SAN ANGELO – The Texas Sheep and Goat Expo slated for Aug. 18-19 at San Angelo’s First Community Spur Arena has added a youth component. Billed as the largest, most comprehensive educational event of its kind, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-conducted expo addresses wool sheep,…

Engle receives travel grant for ISAG conference in Dublin

Engle receives travel grant for ISAG conference in Dublin

June 1st, 2017

COLLEGE STATION – Bailey Engle, an animal science graduate student at Texas A&M University, has been awarded a travel bursary to present her research at the International Society for Animal Genetics Conference in Dublin, Ireland in July. She received the grant based on the recommendations of the Animal Genetics journal editors.  Engle’s research, “Influence of…

Texas A&M University to host AMSA’s 2017 Reciprocal Meat Conference in June

Texas A&M University to host AMSA’s 2017 Reciprocal Meat Conference in June

June 1st, 2017

Where History, Tradition and Science Meat COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M University has been chosen by the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) to host the organization’s 70th annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) scheduled for June 18-21, 2017. RMC serves as the annual meeting of AMSA and features an interactive program tailored to share research findings…