June 13th, 2014
By Angel Futrell Scholarship. This seemingly elusive word, best defined as the creation of new knowledge, excites faculty members. It motivates them to further their research. It inspires them to share their findings. It brings the best of the best to Texas A&M University. Excellence in scholarship is also a commonality among those named University Distinguished…
June 13th, 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,…
June 12th, 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…
June 7th, 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…
June 5th, 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…
June 5th, 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…
June 5th, 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…
May 28th, 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…
May 28th, 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…
May 28th, 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….
