November 6th, 2015
Renewed producer interest prompted the work Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, Contact: Dr. Reid Redden, 325-653-4576, [email protected]. John Tomecek, 325-653-4576, [email protected]. John Walker, 325-653-4576, [email protected] SAN ANGELO – “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This oft used nod to the U.S….
November 5th, 2015
By Olivia Norton ’16 Ardmore, Okla. – The Texas A&M Stock Horse Team was named the 2015 Reserve National Champion Collegiate Stock Horse Team at the American Stock Horse Association (ASHA) Intercollegiate Show in Ardmore, Okla. held April 24-25. The Stock Horse Team consists of six members who ride individual horses and compete in four…
November 5th, 2015
Contact: Megan Palsa, [email protected], (979) 862-4216 orCady Auckerman, [email protected], (979) 862-4384 COLLEGE STATION, TX – On Oct.12 more than 20 donors, who helped to make the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Complex a reality, were recognized for their support of this premier facility dedicated to equine research, education, teaching, and outreach. Representatives from the…
November 4th, 2015
Animal Science academic advisor Amber Skinner received the 2014 New Advisor Award from the Texas A&M University Advisors and Counselors in May. Skinner joined the Department of Animal Science in August 2012. In addition to advising undergraduate students, Skinner coordinates New Student Conferences, participates in recruiting events, and processes transfer/readmit applications, change of curriculum requests,…
November 3rd, 2015
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. R. Mark Thallman ’81, a graduate of the Department of Animal Science, is a recipient of the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Science’s 2015 Outstanding Alumni Award. The award was presented during the College’s Legacy and Leadership Banquet held Oct. 10 in College Station. Thallman earned a bachelor’s…
November 3rd, 2015
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Charles W. “Doc” Graham ‘53 will be inducted as a 2016 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member – the highest honor bestowed on individuals who have shown excellence in competition, business and support of rodeo and western lifestyle in Texas. Graham, a graduate of Texas A&M University’s Colleges of Agriculture and…
November 3rd, 2015
TULSA – Several Texas A&M University animal science students were honored during the 96th National Block & Bridle Convention held in Tulsa, Okla. Oct. 15-17. Kayley Wall was named the Outstanding Senior for 2014-2015. Wall received a bachelor’s degree in May 2015 and is now seeking a master’s degree in animal science at Texas A&M….
November 3rd, 2015
COLLEGE STATION – The inaugural symposium “Evolution of Stress: From the Genome to Disease” held at Texas A&M University on Oct. 8-9 explored current knowledge of stress research and how it can be used to improve human, animal and plant health. The symposium was hosted by the Texas A&M Institute for Genome Sciences and Society…
November 3rd, 2015
COLLEGE STATION – Whitney Crossland, an animal science graduate student at Texas A&M University, is a recipient of the W.D. Farr Scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year from the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. The $12,000 scholarship recognizes outstanding students who plan to pursue careers in meat science and animal agriculture. The scholarship will be presented in…
November 2nd, 2015
COLLEGE STATION — A symposium held recently at Texas A&M University in College Station examined the effects of stress on human, animal and plant health. The symposium was hosted by the Texas A&M Institute for Genome Sciences and Society. Dr. Ron Randel, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow, Overton, provided one of several presentations representing…
