Department Updates

International Amino Acid Conference to be held in Galveston, Texas

February 13th, 2014

The 13th International Congress on Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins, a traditionally European scientific meeting, will be held for the first time in North America on Oct. 5-7, 2013 in Galveston, Texas. Scientific topics include biochemistry, biomedicine, chemistry, food science, immunology, nutrition, physiology, pharmacology, reproduction, and toxicology of amino acids, peptides, and proteins, as well… Read More →

Students gain real-world dairy experience in New Mexico

February 13th, 2014

CLOVIS, NEW MEXICO — Fifteen Texas A&M University students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences spent six weeks in Clovis, New Mexico, this summer participating in the 5th annual Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium Teaching Program. The SGPDCT program was held May 14 – June 23 and brought together a total of 42… Read More →

Texas A&M Beef Short Course producers hear optimistic outlook on weather patterns

February 13th, 2014

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Texas beef producers attending the 58th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station looked intently at several maps depicting future weather patterns across the Lone Star State. Brian Bledsoe, weatherman for the Southern Livestock Standard, was one of several featured speakers Monday during the general… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – December 2011

February 13th, 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 GIPSA CHANGES BLOCKEDThe Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) of USDA… Read More →

Student Profile: Students on graduate school

February 13th, 2014

The Department of Animal Science offers a solid graduate program supported by a current curricula, faculty mentors who are well-known experts in their field of study, and the animal and facility resources needed to excel  in a successful research program. On average, more than 120 students are enrolled in graduate studies, seeking either a master’s or… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing- January 2005

February 13th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusJanuary 2005This 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. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAJOR BEEF BREEDSThe U.S.D.A. Meat Animal… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – February 2012

February 13th, 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 JANUARY 1 CATTLE NUMBERSThe USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service on January 27… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – July 2007

February 13th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusJuly 2007This 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. HUMP HEIGHT vs. QUALITYHigh quality beef programs typically exclude… Read More →

February 13th, 2014

Contact: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Dr. H. Russell Cross, professor and head of the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, and Dr. Jim McGrann, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service professor emeritus, have been recognized by BEEF magazine as two of the top 50 beef industry leaders in the United States. The… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – October 2007

February 13th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusOctober 2007This 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. GRASS (FORAGE) FED BEEF STANDARDSThe USDA has developed standards for… Read More →