November 13th, 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…
November 11th, 2014
SAN ANTONIO – Dr. Charles W. Graham has received the Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award from Texas A&M AgriLife – the highest individual honor given to individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership and providing significant contributions to Texas agriculture. Graham received the award at the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Convention in San Antonio April 6….
November 11th, 2014
Dr. Russell Cross, professor and head of animal science, received the 2014 Carl R. Fellers Award from the Institute of Food Technologists and Phi Tau Sigma during the organization’s annual meeting held in New Orleans in June. The award was presented to Cross for his outstanding work to improve the field of food science, inspire…
November 11th, 2014
Dr. Tom Welsh, professor and Texas A&M AgriLife research faculty fellow, received the American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Distinguished Service Award in February. Welsh has participated in and served the Southern Section since his graduate school days. As a graduate student, Welsh attended meetings and presented abstracts and competition papers. Following postdoctoral training,…
November 10th, 2014
LAS VEGAS — Amber Skinner, academic advisor in the Department of Animal Science, is a recipient of an Outstanding New Advisor Certificate of Merit in the Academic Advising – Primary Role category from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), the Global Community for Academic Advising. The award, presented during the 2015 NACADA Annual Conference in…
November 7th, 2014
OMAHA – A trip to Omaha, Neb., proved successful for the Texas A&M Meat Judging Team when they secured the Reserve Champion title at the American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest held Oct. 5. The team clenched the second place finish by earning first in placings and beef judging, second in specifications, third in reasons,…
November 7th, 2014
Animal science students took part in the Texas Panhandle Beef Production Tour from May 12-15 and studied all facets of beef production from cow/calf operations to the final retail product. The tour included educational visits to Triangle Ranch, Cargill Beef, Ferrell-Ross Manufacturing, OT Feedyard, Cactus Feedyard, Sweet Bran, Hartley Feeders, Five Rivers and R.A. Brown…
November 7th, 2014
The Texas A&M University Academic Quadrathlon team represented the Southern Section in the American Society of Animal Science National Academic Quadrathlon competition held in July in Kansas. The four components of the competition include a written examination, laboratory practicum, oral presentation and Quiz Bowl. The first two components were hosted by Kansas State University in…
November 7th, 2014
The 52nd Texas State 4-H Horse Show, considered one of the top state 4-H shows in the nation, featured 1,821 entries with more than 600 horses and 474 4-Hers. Dr. Dennis Sigler, professor and Extension horse specialist, and Teri Antilley, Extension horse program specialist, along with their staff of dedicated volunteers manage and carry our…
November 7th, 2014
General Tye King, known to most as Dr. Gene T. King, passed away on Aug 6, 2014. He was 94. A Veteran of Foreign Wars and member of the American Legion, Gene served as a member of the National Guard and saw active duty in World War II for six years. He advanced from Private…
