December 9th, 2014
In September, a truck loaded with cattle raced around a curve on an Idaho highway and overturned, killing at least 30 animals. “Drivers need to be trained in how to handle a load that will shift,” says Ron Gill, professor and livestock specialist for Texas A&M Extension. “It’s important to brake slowly and not turn… Read More →
December 9th, 2014
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Dr. Russell Cross, 979-845-5062, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Nutritional modeling systems developed in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University have helped participating Texas feedlot operators keep feed costs in check and produce beef more profitably. Now, these models have the potential to be applied to help reduce greenhouse emissions,… Read More →
November 13th, 2014
Jessica Lucia Leatherwood has been involved with horses since her youth. She gained a strong background in animal science through her involvement in 4-H while growing up in Franklin, Texas, and continued to pursue those interests while earning three degrees in animal science from Texas A&M University. Now as a faculty member at Sam Houston… Read More →
November 12th, 2014
CoBank, Farm Credit of New Mexico pledge financial commitment to support endowment CLOVIS, N.M. — The 2014 U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium (previously known as the Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium) brought together 46 students from 17 universities and three countries for six weeks of large dairy herd education and training in Clovis, N.M…. Read More →
November 12th, 2014
Written by: Laci Jones Dr. Jeff Savell, Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor, is one of the well-known meat science researchers. Throughout his career, Savell assisted the National Beef Quality Audits and the National Beef Tenderness Surveys. In honor of his research contributions, Savell received the Fellow Award in the Research category at the American Society… Read More →
November 12th, 2014
COLLEGE STATION — Dr. Stephen B. Smith was honored earlier this year with the Regents Professor Award presented by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. A member of meat science faculty in the Department of Animal Science, Smith also serves as a member of the Faculty of Food Science and Technology and the… Read More →
November 12th, 2014
Paulk hired as swine nutritionist Dr. Chad Paulk joined the Department of Animal Science faculty in August as an assistant professor of animal nutrition.In this position he will teach swine production and hopes to develop and teach a swine nutrition class and data management in animal production systems. Paulk will direct research in determining nutrient… Read More →
November 12th, 2014
Several faculty and staff in the Department of Animal Science were recognized during the College of Agriculture and Life Science’s 2014 Awards Ceremony. Dr. Tom Welsh, Dr. Clare Gill and Grace Glenn each were recognized as recipients of the Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Welsh received the Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award in the Faculty Mentoring category…. Read More →
November 12th, 2014
By Olivia Norton ’16 Dr. Martha Vogelsang and her strong commitment to student success took an informal request for help at a local therapeutic riding center and turned it into an opportunity for Texas A&M students to impact their community and take away values of their own. Vogelsang is a senior lecturer of equine science… Read More →
November 12th, 2014
A review of the equine science curriculum offered in the Department of Animal Science has resulted in an enhanced curriculum and greater educational options for Texas A&M students. The introduction of a Master of Equine Industry Management, a Certificate of Equine Science and several new equine courses will strengthen the education available for Texas A&M… Read More →
