Department Updates

Dr. Xiaoqiu Wang receives Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research

April 27th, 2016

Writer: Fuller Bazer, 979-862-2659, [email protected] Dr. Xiaoqiu “Churchill” Wang was honored for Doctoral Research as recipient of a 2016 Distinguished Graduate Student Award from The Association of Former Students and Office of Graduate and Profession Studies at a ceremony in the Stark Gallery in the Memorial Student Center of Texas A&M University. Drs. Fuller W. Bazer…

Clay Eastwood receives Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 26th, 2016

Writer: Jeff Savell, 979-845-3992, [email protected] Dr. Karen L. Butler-Purry, Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies, Clay Eastwood, and Marty Holmes, Vice President, The Association of Former Students Clay Eastwood received an Association of Former Students Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching at a ceremony held in the Stark Gallery in the Memorial Student…

Ag Convocation 2016

April 26th, 2016

The Department of Animal Science is proud of our students and faculty that were recognized at the 2016 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ag Convocation at the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Complex held in conjunction with Parents’ Weekend April 8-10. This banquet recognizes and celebrates exemplary students within the College while also thanking all of…

Cowboy Nutrition: A Quick Guide to Supplementation Strategies

April 22nd, 2016

Writer: C. P. Mathis, King Ranch Institute for Ranch ManagementJ. E. Sawyer, Texas A&M University In grazing operations, there are times when forage quality and/or availability are limited and ruminants are unable to consume enough nutrients from pasture forage to fulfill requirements. During such situations supplemental feeding is necessary to meet production goals. There are numerous commercial feed…

World “healthy wagyu beef” expert for 2016 conference

April 12th, 2016

The 2016 Conference runs from May 2 to 4 at Crowne Plaza, Hunter Valley. Registrations forms will be available soon on www.wagyu.org.au. Oleic acid is abundant in olive oil and its presence in beef increases with marbling content and days on feed. “We need fat in beef to improve the eating experience,” said Dr Smith….

Dip in cattle prices not deterring Texas ranchers’ optimism

April 12th, 2016

Hundreds attend 2016 Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] FORT WORTH – Hundreds of Texas cattle producers gathered at the 2016 Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Convention in Fort Worth Friday to learn more about current industry issues and with optimism despite a dip in high prices, according to…

High-quality protein essential for optimal growth, development and health in humans

April 12th, 2016

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Guoyao Wu, 979-845-1541, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Contrary to recent reports that certain meat protein is bad for you, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow scientist has found adequate consumption of high-quality protein is essential for optimal growth, development and health in humans. Dr. Guoyao Wu’s research…

Algae Could be the Key to Climate-Friendly Meat

March 27th, 2016

In December of 2015, nearly 200 nations met in Paris and agreed to hold global temperature increase well below 2 degrees Celsius. The agreement was widely lauded as an important first step in averting the catastrophic consequences of climate change, but came with its own set of caveats. For the world to truly stall temperature…

Research focuses on reducing heat stress for calves in plastic hutches

March 7th, 2016

Media contact: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Ted Friend, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A recent series of studies found reflective covers to be beneficial for dairy calves housed in calf hutches. Dr. Ted Friend, a retired Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist and professor in the department of animal science a Texas A&M University in…

Water a major concern for dairy industry

March 7th, 2016

High Plains conference provides management advice, weather outlook Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, [email protected]: Dr. Ellen Jordan, 972-952-9212, [email protected]. Dana Porter, 806-746-6101, [email protected] LUBBOCK – Water is a continuous concern for dairy producers, whether used for cows or crops, and management information was shared with those attending the recent High Plains Dairy Conference in Lubbock. “Our…