Department Updates

Meat Judging team selected to travel to Australian contest

Meat Judging team selected to travel to Australian contest

May 31st, 2017

COLLEGE STATION – The 2017 Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meats Judging Team is honored to have been invited to attend the 2017 Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest in New South Wales, Australia. The team consists of dedicated and talented students interested in competition and excited to represent the Department of Animal Science and the United States….

Farmers Fight! Texas A&M Wins Coveted Spirit Award at 2017 USEA Intercollegiate Championship

Farmers Fight! Texas A&M Wins Coveted Spirit Award at 2017 USEA Intercollegiate Championship

May 31st, 2017

Authored By: Virginia Horse Trials – Edited Press Release Texas A&M had school pride to spare, and won the coveted Spirit Award, presented by Virginia Horse Trials. Leslie Threlkeld Photo. Lexington, VA — From the start of the 2017 United States Eventing Association (USEA) Intercollegiate Eventing Championship at the Virginia Horse Trials (VHT), the Texas A&M Eventing Team…

Spring 2017 Graduates

Spring 2017 Graduates

May 19th, 2017

The Department of Animal Science would like to send a heartfelt congratulations to our spring 2017 graduates. We have enjoyed you during your time here and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.  Doctor of Philosophy Crystal Waters Dissertation: “Sorghum Bran as an Antioxidant in Frozen Meat and Poultry Products” Master of Agriculture…

Judging teams compete in Houston

Judging teams compete in Houston

April 25th, 2017

Both the livestock and wool judging teams competed at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo™ judging contests. The wool team brought back reserve champion honors and the livestock team placed third. In addition to reserve, the wool team also placed fourth overall with a second team. Livestock judging team members include Clayton Schram, Sealy; Harrison Smith,…

Stock horse team has successful season

Stock horse team has successful season

April 25th, 2017

The Texas A&M University Stock Horse team has had a successful spring. At the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo, Stock Horse team members Anissa Cervera and Lane Birkenfeld paired with Texas Aggie Rodeo team members to compete in the Collegiate Ranch Rodeo Showdown. This was a head to head competition against Texas Tech University….

Beef cattle producers must be vigilant to mitigate herd health risks

Beef cattle producers must be vigilant to mitigate herd health risks

April 22nd, 2017

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contacts: Dr. Joe Paschal, 361-265-9203, [email protected] Dr. Tom Hairgrove, 979-845-5419, [email protected] SAN ANTONIO – Beef cattle producers should be observant when conducting annual health vaccination protocols on their cattle, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Though not a statewide threat, the fever tick has resulted in some herds in far South…

Bush Library Legacy of Ranching exhibit features Texas’ legendary ranches

Bush Library Legacy of Ranching exhibit features Texas’ legendary ranches

April 22nd, 2017

Texas A&M Department of Animal Science history on display Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – The Legacy of Ranching, a comprehensive exhibit covering some of Texas’ most historic ranching operations and featuring a historical perspective of the Texas A&M University animal science department, is on display at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum…

Texas A&M Horsemen’s Association attends ACHA Convention in Lexington, Kentucky

Texas A&M Horsemen’s Association attends ACHA Convention in Lexington, Kentucky

April 21st, 2017

The Texas A&M Horsemen’s Association had the opportunity this April to attend the American Collegiate Horsemen’s Association’s, ACHA, annual convention. Convention this year was hosted by Murray State University in Lexington, Kentucky from April 13th-15th. Texas A&M Horsemen’s Association was able to send all eight officers, three advisors and sixteen club members to convention this…

Texas Crop and Weather Report — Texas calf crop looking good

Texas Crop and Weather Report — Texas calf crop looking good

April 19th, 2017

COLLEGE STATION –  Most of the state’s calf crop is on the ground and looking good amid spring conditions, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle and livestock specialists. Most regions were helped by decent to good rains and warmer-than-usual winter and early spring temperatures, specialists said. Most cattle body condition scores around the…

Hay producers should consider quality over quantity

Hay producers should consider quality over quantity

March 27th, 2017

OVERTON – Producing quality hay takes planning but can be worth the effort, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Overton, said producing high quality hay can eliminate the need for protein and energy supplementation for beef cattle during the winter. Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, forage specialist, Overton,…