January 17th, 2017
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jeff Savell, 979-845-3992, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – There was no shortage of beef nor legends of Texas barbecue at Camp Brisket held recently at Texas A&M University in College Station. Expert pitmasters from all over Texas gathered to teach backyard barbecue enthusiasts and restaurateurs how to better prepare Texas-style barbecue…
January 17th, 2017
Fever ticks are turning up farther north of the border, alarming inspectors Writer: Lynn Brezosky, San Antonio Express News The dreaded cattle fever tick, carrier of a blood disease that once nearly wiped out the U.S. cattle herd, has landed farther north in the Texas interior, worrying state and federal inspectors that the once-eradicated pest is no…
December 12th, 2016
Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Jason Banta, 903-834-6191, [email protected] OVERTON — Getting or keeping cows in proper body condition throughout the winter can optimize pregnancy rates the following season, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Jason Banta, beef cattle specialist, Overton, said cows with proper body condition scores at calving are more…
December 12th, 2016
Writer: Karena Elliott Dr. Ellen Jordan grew up working with Holstein heifers, beef cattle, poultry and horses, as well as showing Guernsey dairy cattle and purebred swine. But it still took two years of convincing before her high school would allow her to take FFA classes. “Starting in high school, I was frequently the first…
December 1st, 2016
Meat from animals critical for good health and development Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Guoyao Wu, 979-845-1541, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A 14 percent decline in U.S. consumer meat consumption over the past decade has caused alarm with one Texas A&M AgriLife scientist who warns the effects could be dire for overall human health and…
November 21st, 2016
Writer: Tana Luna Coach: Haley Collins, Hannah Chute, Marisa Peterson, Taylor Godwin, Mattie Frances Willard, Morgan Moreno, Megan Prokop, Sarah Malyan Savage, Ellen Black, Kristy Burton and Kailyn Capps. Oklahoma City, also known as the “Horse Show Capitol of the World,” once again hosted the annual American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show. The…
November 21st, 2016
Writer: Tana Luna The Texas A&M Stock Horse team competed at several shows this fall semester and was successful in both team and individual performances. Team members include: Morgan Moreno, Senior Captain, Liberty Hill, TX; Ellen Black, Senior Captain, Plano, TX; Sarah Savage, Marble Falls, TX; Taylor Godwin, Nederland, TX; Rachel Sembera, Tomball, TX; Anissa…
November 21st, 2016
Writer: Tana Luna This summer, 39 Aggies in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences went down under during the Agriculture and Animal Production study abroad to explore agricultural practices in Australia. The trip took place from July 28 – Aug. 12 and was led by Dr. Shawn Ramsey and graduate student, Kayley Wall. This study…
November 21st, 2016
Dr. Joe Gillespie grew up in the small Texas town of Poteet, south of San Antonio. From the time he was 10 years old, Gillespie knew he wanted to be a veterinarian and appropriately, always wanted to attend Texas A&M. Ironically, he was a Poteet High School Aggie before heading to Aggieland. He graduated with…
November 21st, 2016
Writer: Tana Luna The Department of Animal Science has a new competitive student organization, the Texas A&M Eventing Team. The Eventing Team was founded by a group of students during the spring of 2016. Dr. Martha Vogelsang serves as their advisor. Eventing is the equestrian equivalent of a triathlon. It’s one of the three equestrian…
