Department Updates

Texas A&M Meat Judging Team clenches American Royal win

February 14th, 2014

By Olivia Norton OMAHA – A trip to Omaha, Neb. proved to be successful for the Texas A&M Meat Judging Team when they secured the American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest win on Oct. 20. The team clenched the overall title by earning multiple category wins. The Aggies finished first in reasons, total beef, placings,…

Beef Cattle Browsing – June 2012

Beef Cattle Browsing – June 2012

February 14th, 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. ditor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Emeritus SAVE HEIFERS, BUY BRED HEIFERS OR COWS, OR KEEP OPEN COWS?An analysis…

Wu receives 2013 Sigma Xi Award

Wu receives 2013 Sigma Xi Award

February 14th, 2014

COLLEGE STATION — Dr. Guoyao Wu, distinguished professor in the Department of Animal Science, has been recognized by the Texas A&M University Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society as a 2013 recipient of the chapter’s award which celebrates scientific excellence. The award was presented at Sigma Xi’s annual Induction and Awards banquet held…

Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team Wins National Championship

February 14th, 2014

Team claims 12th national title Contact: Courtney Coufal (979) 845-1542 or Brant Poe (979) 845-6059 LOUISVILLE — The Texas A&M University Livestock Judging Team claimed the 2013 national championship at the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest on Nov. 18, marking its 12th national livestock judging title. The contest took place at the North American International…

ANSC faculty, students present at annual animal, dairy sciences meeting

ANSC faculty, students present at annual animal, dairy sciences meeting

February 14th, 2014

PHOENIX, ARIZ — Department of Animal Science faculty and graduate students attended the 2012 Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society for Animal Science (ASAS) and the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) in Phoenix, Arizona July 15-19, 2012. Many faculty and graduate students presented their research during poster and oral sessions. Those presenting and their…

Two Aggies named to All-American Livestock Judging Team

February 14th, 2014

Graham Blagg wins high individual overall at NAILE LOUISVILLE – Two members of the Livestock Judging Team, Megan Webb and Kassadi Click, were named to the prestigious All-American Livestock Judging Team at the 2012 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. in November. Webb, from Burlington, W. Va., is a senior animal science major…

Animal Science faculty, students honored by college

February 14th, 2014

By Victoria Pilger COLLEGE STATION – Several faculty and students in the Department of Animal Science were recognized at the 2012 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Awards Ceremony held at the AgriLife Center on September 12, 2012. Dr. Mark Hussey, vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and life sciences, welcomed faculty, students and staff…

Beef Cattle Browsing – March 2006

Beef Cattle Browsing – March 2006

February 14th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusMarch 2006This 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. This month is devoted to some of the papers…

Body condition score modeling system part of broodmare equine research

February 14th, 2014

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Dr. Clay Cavinder, 979-458-2927, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Assigning beef cattle body condition scores has been a common practice among producers for years to evaluate nutritional needs, but not so much for horse owners. In fact, such a system did not exist until a group of researchers with Texas A&M…

Animal Science professor makes Elephant Walk more than just a photo opportunity

February 14th, 2014

By Cera Southerland, ’13 Every fall, Texas A&M University hosts one of its most interesting traditions, Elephant Walk. But there’s one class that gets a different experience out of this long-lived tradition. For more than 15 years, Dr. Ted Friend, a professor in animal behavior, has taken his Animal Science 310 class to Elephant Walk…