Department Updates

Texas A&M Horse Judging Team host summer horse judging camps

June 17th, 2024

The Texas A&M Horse Judging Team recently hosted horse judging camps in Texas and Virginia for aspiring young horse judgers. The Texas A&M Summer Horse Judging Camp was held at the Texas A&M Hildebrand Equine Complex, followed by the second annual Texas A&M East Coast Horse Judging Clinic in Blacksburg, Virginia. At the Texas A&M… Read More →

Meat judging team members stand with trophies, ribbons and plaques from the 2024 spring season.

Texas A&M Meat Judging Team Reunion and Celebration

June 17th, 2024

Join the Texas A&M Meat Judging Team for a weekend of fun Sept. 6-7! Help celebrate the success of the team and the UNDEFEATED 2024 spring season. A hotel room blocked has been reserved at Comfort Suites, 907 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840. Call 979-268-5500 to book rooms at the discounted rate under… Read More →

American Horse Council’s National Economic Impact Study survey results available

May 8th, 2024

By Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and CommunicationsPublished April 17, 2024, on AgriLife Today Armed with fresh, long-awaited data, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialists in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science are actively strategizing ways to cater to the diverse needs of horse owners and enthusiasts, spanning various equestrian activities. The results of the American… Read More →

Competitive teams update: May 2024

May 7th, 2024

As we wrap up the spring semester of 2024, we would like to congratulate our competitive teams on a great season! The latest results from contests in late March through April include the dairy challenge, horse judging, meat animal evaluation, ranch horse, and rodeo teams. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Dairy… Read More →

Department of Animal Science Tailgate set for October 5

May 7th, 2024

Join us as the Fightin’ Texas Aggies take on Missouri! The family-friendly Department of Animal Science Tailgate will offer food, refreshments, games and fellowship. Department of Animal Science TailgateTexas A&M vs. Missouri Saturday, October 5, 2024Tailgate Start: 8 a.m. | Kickoff: 11 a.m.Location: Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center474 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77845… Read More →

Competitive teams update: April 2024

April 5th, 2024

The Department of Animal Science competitive teams are rounding out a successful spring contest season. Recent results from the livestock judging, wool judging and rodeo teams are below. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Livestock Judging Team The Aggies finished out a strong spring season with an excellent day at Houston! Team:… Read More →

South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day scheduled for May 8

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… Read More →

TAMU Reyette Olena earns the SHTX Legacy Horse Award

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… Read More →

Competitive teams update: March 2024

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…. Read More →

Faculty members granted Professor Emeritus distinction by Board of Regents

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… Read More →