October 18th, 2014
Unless cattle are destined for a natural program — and enough price premium is secured to compensate for the performance loss — stocker producers who forego implanting and feeding an ionophore are leaving lots of money on the table. “The beauty of implants and ionophores is that the mode of action for each is completely unrelated, so the benefits…
October 18th, 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,…
October 18th, 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…
October 18th, 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,…
October 18th, 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…
October 18th, 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…
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…
October 10th, 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…
October 10th, 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…
October 10th, 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…
