Department Updates

Distinguished alumni, outstanding student achievements recognized at the Department of Animal Science Awards Banquet

Distinguished alumni, outstanding student achievements recognized at the Department of Animal Science Awards Banquet

September 18th, 2024

The Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science recognized the outstanding achievements of distinguished alumni and celebrated the department’s scholarship recipients and award winners on September 13 at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. “It was an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of the department,”…

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Faculty honored at Texas FFA State Convention, animal science ambassadors recruit future students

August 9th, 2024

During the 2024 Texas FFA State Convention, two Department of Animal Science faculty members were presented with prestigious awards. The department was also represented in the trade show where Animal Science Ambassadors met with prospective students. Davey Griffin, Ph.D., and Chris Skaggs, Ph.D., were recipients of the Texas FFA Distinguished Service Award and were presented…

Texas A&M Meat Judging Team hosts successful youth camp

August 9th, 2024

The Texas A&M Meat Judging Team, a competitive team in the Department of Animal Science, hosted a meat judging camp July 18-20, 2024, that brought 76 youth from across six states to Aggieland. Students learned the fundamentals of evaluation, selection, and grading of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and cuts. The camp, coordinated by meat…

Department of Animal Science Horse Beginnings Camp introduces youth to equine industry

July 19th, 2024

By Cameron Powers, Junior Animal Science Student Two successful Horse Beginnings Camps were held June 14-15 and June 21-22 by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Department of Animal Science in College Station. The camps introduced children aged 9-12 to the equine industry. Spearheaded by Camey Powers, a junior animal science major, and Chelsie…

Animal science students experience high-impact learning through equine and beef cattle tours

June 21st, 2024

At the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, two separate high-impact learning experiences took students in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science on industry tours in the equine and beef cattle segments. These opportunities allow students to network with industry leaders and see course materials applied directly in real-world experiences. Equine Industry Tour Twenty…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…