Department Updates

Applied nutrition modeling producing beef more profitably, helping reduce methane emissions in feedlots

December 10th, 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,…

Former Student Profile: Jessica Leatherwood

November 14th, 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…

Dairy consortium teaching program graduates seventh class

November 13th, 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….

Meat scientist honored for research

November 13th, 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…

Smith named Regents Professor by Texas A&M System

November 13th, 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…

Faculty, staff fill key positions

November 13th, 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…

Faculty, staff receive Dean’s achievement award, recognized at College awards ceremony

November 13th, 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….

Aggies follow passion, learn valuable skills through service-oriented equine opportunity

November 13th, 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…

Texas A&M introduces new equine options for students

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…

Graham receives Texas A&M AgriLife Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award

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….