Department Updates

Over 90 Organizations Urge Congress to Support Animal Science

June 12th, 2014

Writer: Lowell Randel, 202-406-0212, [email protected] On March 28th, 92 national and state agriculture organizations, led by the National Association for the Advancement of Animal Science (NAAAS), wrote to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees in support of $10 million in fiscal year 2015 for Section 1433 Continuing Animal Health and Disease,… Read More →

Texas Dairy Matters – Improving Feed Intake

June 11th, 2014

Writer: Ellen Jordan, 972-952-9212, [email protected] Getting cows to maintain their dry matter intake during the summer continues to challenge dairy producers.  Recently researchers have been investigating the feeding behavior of cows. When cows graze, they tend to eat mostly during the day, with a lot of their consumption occurring near sunrise and sunset.  Once cows are… Read More →

Dr. Tom Hairgrove

Bovine veterinarian health conference scheduled Aug. 3 at Texas A&M

June 6th, 2014

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Dr. Tom Hairgrove, 979-458-3216, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the American Association of Extension Veterinarians are co-hosting the Extension session of the 2014 U.S.  Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Symposium Aug. 3 at Texas A&M University. The event can be attended in person or viewed via… Read More →

Genomics and Society course at Texas A&M explores social, ethical and policy issues

June 4th, 2014

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Dr. Jason Cleere, 979-845-6931, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A Texas A&M University course is giving students a look at both social and policy issues related to genomics technology in agriculture. Philosophy 489/689 Genomics and Society is directed by three instructors – Dr. Penny Riggs, a faculty member in the department… Read More →

Young livestock judgers sharpen skills at Aggieland judging camp

June 4th, 2014

The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Camps were held May 31-June 2, June 14-16 and June 21-23 and brought together some of the brightest 4-H and FFA youth members from eight states to learn from the current and former members of the Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team. The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Camps were held May… Read More →

Farrier Conference scheduled for Jan. 10

June 4th, 2014

COLLEGE STATION — A Texas A&M Farrier Conference is set for Jan. 10 in College Station. Sponsored by the Department of Animal Science and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the conference will include presentations from Texas A&M equine faculty and leaders in the equine industry. Topics include preparing and trimming, effects of nutrition on hoof growth… Read More →

Savell named university distinguished professor

May 27th, 2014

COLLEGE STATION — Dr. Jeffrey Savell, a faculty member in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, was recently named university distinguished professor. The title, which is bestowed in perpetuity, is one of the highest honors given to Texas A&M University System faculty. Savell is a Regents Professor and E.M. “Manny” Rosenthal Chairholder… Read More →

Hale awarded the Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award

May 27th, 2014

Acting Vice Chancellor and Acting Dean Bill Dugas announced Friday, March 7th, that Dr. Dan Hale has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award at the University Level for Extension, Outreach, Continuing Education and Professional Development. We are all very aware of Dan’s valuable contributions to the… Read More →

Understanding glutamate nutrition can lead to improved animal, human health

May 27th, 2014

COLLEGE STATION – Glutamate, an abundant amino acid found in milk and meat, is getting a closer look by Dr. Guoyao Wu, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist and distinguished professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University. Wu’s research suggests a diet containing sufficient glutamate can aid both animals and humans…. Read More →

Sigler elected to President of TQHA

May 27th, 2014

At the February 1, 2014 Annual Meeting of the Texas Quarter Horse Association in College Station, Dr. Dennis Sigler was elected as President of the organization.  TQHA represents American Quarter Horse Association members in Texas and is dedicated to the promotion of the American Quarter Horse and TQHA members, including youth, who are interested in… Read More →