Department Updates

Animal science graduate students and alumnus recognized at the American Society of Animal Science Southern Section meeting

February 1st, 2024

During the 2024 American Society of Animal Science Southern Section meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas A&M animal science graduate students competed in the three-minute thesis competition. A current and former student of the department were also presented with ASAS awards. Grace Moore Grace Moore, a second-year master’s student focusing on equine nutrition, won second place…

Competitive teams claim top titles at the National Western Stock Show in Denver

January 17th, 2024

Three of the department’s competitive teams kicked off the new year in Colorado at the historic National Western Stock Show. Results from NWSS and additional contests are below. To learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams, click here. Livestock Judging Team The Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team competed at two contests on January 11…

Grace Chambers and TAMU Peppy Rey Marsali: SHTX World Show Clean Sweep

December 14th, 2023

By Amanda Baxter The Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team competed in the 2023 Western Horseman Stock Horse of Texas, SHTX, World Show in October. The six-day show, held in Abilene, includes four events (reining, cow work, ranch trail, and stock horse pleasure) over two go-rounds. The Ranch Horse Team competed in collegiate divisions against other…

Texas Aggie Rodeo Team finishes fall 2023 season

Texas Aggie Rodeo Team finishes fall 2023 season

December 5th, 2023

McNeese State College Rodeo The Aggie Rodeo Team competed at the McNeese State College Rodeo which included an All-Around title won by Madalyn Richards, Champion Women’s Team, and the Steer Wrestling title won by Trace Harris. Champion Women’s Team Barrel Racing Steer Wrestling Calf Roping Breakaway Roping Goat Tying Bareback Riding All-Around Cowgirl Sam Houston…

Animal Welfare Judging Team Competes at 23rd Annual Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest

December 4th, 2023

The Texas A&M Animal Welfare Judging Team competed in the 23rd Annual Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest held at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on November 17, 2023. The contest included an evaluation of cate free laying hens, farmed bison, tortoises in a zoo, and a live assessment of laboratory rats. All three of…

Dairy Science Club Networks at Industry Events

November 7th, 2023

The Dairy Science Club in the Department of Animal Science has been busy during the 2023 fall semester visiting industry professionals and attending conferences. Here’s a look at what the club has been up to lately. World Dairy Expo: During the first week of October 2023, the six Dairy Science Club Officers traveled to Madison, Wisconsin…

Competitive Teams Fall 2023 Update

November 7th, 2023

Horse Judging Team The Texas A&M University Horse Judging Team had a successful fall competition season, culminating with taking home the National Championship title at the American Quarter Horse Association World Show! AQHA World Show Texas A&M’s All-Star Horse Judging Team competed at the AQHA World Show, the pinnacle contest of the year, on Thursday,…

Kyle Field

2023 Department of Animal Science Tailgate

October 11th, 2023

The 2023 Department of Animal Science Tailgate was held on Saturday, October 7. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to catch up, eat delicious BBQ, and meet our new department head, Dr. Clay Mathis. Many of our former students, stakeholders and friends of the department attended the event. Thank you to our generous sponsors…

September Competitive Teams Update

October 10th, 2023

Horse Judging Team The 2023 All-Star Horse Judging Team had a clean sweep at the APHA Lonestar Gathering on September 30. We had five individuals in the top 12 overall. For the last three years in a row, the TAMU Horse Judging Team has claimed high individual overall at the APHA Lonestar Gathering. Hannah Shasserre,…

A schedule of events for the competitive teams.

August Competitive Teams Update

September 6th, 2023

Livestock Judging Team The Saddle and Sirloin Club in conjunction with the Livestock Judging Team held the Saddle and Sirloin Futurity at the Brazos County Expo Center on August 18-20. There were 287 steers, 204 heifers, and 129 market hogs entered for the event.  Throughout the weekend, 4-H and FFA exhibitors competed in the multiple species…