April 5th, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Agents from Atascosa, Bee, Goliad, Jim Wells, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties, along with Dr. Jamie Foster, from the Texas AgriLife Research Station in Beeville and Dr. Karl Harborth, assistant professor and extension livestock specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science, have teamed…
March 21st, 2024
By: Chastain Spiller ’24 “Reyette changed my life and I’m forever grateful for her. She taught me how to show… she just took care of me one hundred percent.” – Anissa Cervera There is no stronger partnership than one between two individuals who need not exchange a single word to communicate, who work together seamlessly…
March 5th, 2024
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams have continued having a successful semester. Results below include contests at San Antonio, South Plains, Houston, and more! Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Dairy Challenge Team The Texas A&M Dairy Challenge Team recently competed at the Western Regional Dairy Challenge Contest in Richfield, Utah….
March 2nd, 2024
Retired faculty members Dr. Joe Paschal and Dr. James O. “Jim” Sanders recognized for meritorious service We are pleased to share that the Texas A&M System Board of Regents has granted Professor Emeritus distinction to Dr. Joe Paschal and Dr. Jim Sanders, recognizing their meritorious service to Texas A&M. Dr. Paschal, well-known among Gulf Coast…
February 28th, 2024
Dr. Milton Glen Thomas Memorial Scholarship Established It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our friend and animal science colleague, Dr. Milt Thomas. Milt was a research professor in the Department of Animal Science and the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station in Beeville. He was a wonderful educator, mentor, and…
February 8th, 2024
The Texas A&M Department of Animal Science will offer four judging clinics, hosted by competitive teams, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in College Station. The horse, livestock, meat and wool judging teams and coaches will host half-day clinics for 4-H and FFA students. For more information on the clinics, view the flyers or pages linked…
February 8th, 2024
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams started off the semester strong. Results below include contests at Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo, a recap of the horse judging clinic held in Indiana and Texas Aggie Rodeo team results from the Commerce College Rodeo. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Horse Judging…
February 1st, 2024
During the 2024 American Society of Animal Science Southern Section meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas A&M animal science graduate students competed in the three-minute thesis competition. A current and former student of the department were also presented with ASAS awards. Grace Moore Grace Moore, a second-year master’s student focusing on equine nutrition, won second place…
January 17th, 2024
Three of the department’s competitive teams kicked off the new year in Colorado at the historic National Western Stock Show. Results from NWSS and additional contests are below. To learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams, click here. Livestock Judging Team The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team competed at two contests on January 11…
December 14th, 2023
By Amanda Baxter The Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team competed in the 2023 Western Horseman Stock Horse of Texas, SHTX, World Show in October. The six-day show, held in Abilene, includes four events (reining, cow work, ranch trail, and stock horse pleasure) over two go-rounds. The Ranch Horse Team competed in collegiate divisions against other…
