Department Updates

Temple Grandin Stresses the Little Things on Ways to Handle Livestock

October 17th, 2014

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – When it comes to handling livestock, observing the little things can make for a more pleasant experience – both for the animal and the livestock, according to Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University professor and animal scientist. “I stress to students the need to be observant,” said Grandin,… Read More →

Fourth Barbecue Summer Camp held June 6-8, 2014

October 17th, 2014

The very popular Foodways Texas Barbecue Summer Camp was held at the Rosenthal Meat Center at Texas A&M University on June 6-8, 2014. This is the fourth year of the camp, and about 60 participants from all walks of life, but with a common love for all things barbecue were in attendance this year. To read more about the… Read More →

Stock Horse Team wins in Bryan

October 17th, 2014

BRYAN — The Texas A&M University Stock Horse Team won the collegiate championship title at the Stock Horse of Texas Show held in Bryan on Sept. 27. Team members are Haley Birkenfeld, Nazareth; Lane Birkenfeld, Nazareth; Michelle Glover, Madisonville; Taylor Godwin, Port Arthur; Helen Hardy, Georgetown; Zach Haydon, Marble Falls; Shelby Hill, Hutto; Derby Jones,… Read More →

Would You Spend $550 on Barbecue Camp?

October 17th, 2014

Originally published on Zagat.com. To view the original article, click here.Writer: Megan Giller A bevy of barbecue enthusiasts surround you. “Smoke ring!” “Burnt ends!” “Crust!” The slang comes from all angles out of the mouths of both experts and newbies. You’re in line at Franklin Barbecue or La Barbecue, right? Nope. It’s Barbecue Summer Camp, kids. Every year Foodways… Read More →

Papers presented at ICoMST 2014 in Punta Del Este, Uruguay

October 17th, 2014

Kerri Gehring, Ashley Arnold, Clay Eastwood, and Jeff Savell participated in and presented papers at the 60th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST), which was held in Punta Del Este, Uruguay on August 17-22, 2014. Gehring and Savell presented their papers during the oral sessions, and Arnold and Eastwood presented their papers during… Read More →

Klett named 2014 Outstanding Alumni

October 17th, 2014

COLLEGE STATION – Hollis Klett was presented with the 2014 Outstanding Alumni Award during the Department of Animal Science External Awards Program held Wednesday, April 23. The award was presented to Klett by Dr. Tryon Wickersham, Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition in the Department of Animal Science. Dr. R. Hollis Klett’s leadership in the field… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – September 2008

October 9th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusSeptember 2008This newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. COOL – WHAT PROOF MIGHT YOU NEED?Under the mandatory… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – September 2010

October 9th, 2014

Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusThis newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. EATING MEAT CAUSED OUR BRAINS TO ENLARGE?That was the theory voiced in a… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – September 2011

October 9th, 2014

This newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack. Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Emeritus U.S. BEEF EXPORTSAccording to the most recent USDA report, the U.S. ranked… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – September 2009

October 9th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusSeptember 2009This newsletter is published by Texas AgriLife Extension – Animal Science. Media, feel free to use this information as needed and cite Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Browsing Newsletter, Dr. Steve Hammack.MARKETS FOR NATURAL BEEFThere is increasing interest in producing for… Read More →