Department Updates

Long-time employee Don Palmer passes away

April 2nd, 2015

Don Palmer, a long-time employee of the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, passed away March 31, 2015 after a brief illness. Don made tremendous and lasting contributions to the meat science teaching, research and extension programs. Equally important, he was a great person who was well liked and respected by students, faculty and staff…. Read More →

2015 Aggie Processed Meat Technology School set April 22-24 in College Station

March 16th, 2015

Contact: Dr. Dan Hale, 979-845-3935, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – The 2015 Aggie Processed Meat Technology School will be held April 22-24 at Texas A&M University in College Station. Dr. Dan Hale, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service meat specialist, said based on input from past participants, the school has been expanded by one additional day. “Anyone… Read More →

Faculty Profile: Dr. Michael Tomaszewski

February 27th, 2015

By Olivia Norton ’16 Dr. Michael Tomaszewski is a visiting professor and professor emeritus of dairy science in the Department of Animal Science. In this role, he taught a campus-based and web-based introductory dairy management course for many years. He currently serves as the coordinator of the U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium (formerly known… Read More →

Former Student Profile: Betsy Booren, Ph.D.

February 27th, 2015

By Victoria Pilger ’15 Betsy Booren earned a doctorate in food science and technology from Texas A&M in 2008 working under the direction of Dr. Rhonda Miller, professor in the Department of Animal Science. She immediately put her education to work in the meat industry specializing in food safety policy development and analysis. Dr. Booren… Read More →

AgriLife Extension names new state sheep and goat specialist

February 27th, 2015

Dr. Reid Redden to be headquartered at San Angelo Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, [email protected]: Dr. Ronald Gill, 979-845-3579, cell-817-233-3164,[email protected] SAN ANGELO – Dr. Reid Redden has been named the new state sheep and goat specialist and associate professor for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, according to Dr. Ronald Gill, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist and… Read More →

Annual Ram Performance Test Field Day and Sale set for March 18 in San Angelo

February 26th, 2015

AgriLife Extension’s new state sheep and goat specialist on program Writer: Steve Byrns 325-653-4576, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Dan Waldron, 325-653-4576, [email protected] SAN ANGELO – The annual Ram Performance Test Field Day and Sale, conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has been set for March 18 at the Texas… Read More →

The Life of Dr. Tom Cartwright

February 23rd, 2015

By Dr. Jim SandersProfessor, Department of Animal Science Dr. Thomas Campbell (Tom) Cartwright, a Texas A&M former student, faculty member in the Department of Animal Science and professor emeritus, died at his home in Moab, Utah, on Jan. 11, 2015. Tom was raised on a small farm outside of York, S.C.  He and his older… Read More →

Livestock Judging Clinic scheduled for March 28 at Texas A&M

February 18th, 2015

COLLEGE STATION – Texas 4-H and FFA youth, teachers and agricultural leaders interested in gaining livestock evaluation skills can attend a Livestock Judging Clinic to be held March 28, 2015, at Texas A&M University in College Station. The clinic will begin at 8 a.m. and will be held at Pearce Pavilion located on George Bush… Read More →

Livestock show animal health focus of recent Texas A&M AgriLife workshop

February 9th, 2015

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A recent workshop held at Texas A&M University and also made available to online participants taught attendees preventive care and treatment tips with livestock show projects. Workshop organizers were Dr. Tom Hairgrove, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock and food systems coordinator, Dr. Jason Cleere, AgriLife Extension… Read More →

Students shine at ASAS Southern Section

February 6th, 2015

Congratulations are in order for two Department of Animal Science students. Brittni Littlejohn Littlejohn received a student travel scholarship to the 2015 ASAS Southern Section Meeting. She was also named the Graduate Student Representative for the upcoming year, In addition, Littlejohn was awarded third place in the graduate student competition for her abstract, Endogenous cortisol, luteinizing… Read More →