2008 Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest
February 14th, 2014
photos from:2010 Aggiefest Livestock Judging ContestNovember 13, 2010Pearce Pavilion; College Station, TX
Department Updates
Meat market managers trained to educate consumers on beef products
February 14th, 2014
By Courtney CoufalCommunications Coordinator COLLEGE STATION — Meat market managers in East Texas and Louisiana Kroger stores are prepared to serve as ambassadors for the beef products they sell after completing a new educational program offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists in the Department of Animal Science. Beef Boot Camp – Retail: Learning…
Cattle producers hear latest on herd bull selection at workshop
February 14th, 2014
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A herd bull is a key investment for cattle producers and several factors come into consideration when deciding on which one is best for an operation, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Dr. Jason Cleere and Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialists from…
Beef Cattle Browsing – June 2006
February 14th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusJune 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. COW-CALF RETURNSTimes have been good for cow-calf producers. How…
New equine certificate available for Texas A&M students
February 14th, 2014
COLLEGE STATION – The Department of Animal Science has established a new equine certificate that lays out a curriculum designed for students with a strong interest in equine science and industry. Beginning this fall, students of any major can complete 22 credits in select equine courses and receive the equine certificate in addition to their…
Beef Cattle Browsing – February 2008
February 14th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusFebruary 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. NAIS PROGRESS & TARGETSAs part of the voluntary National…
Relief sculpture unveiled in Howard Hesby Student Atrium
February 14th, 2014
COLLEGE STATION — A bronze relief sculpture of Dr. Howard Hesby, long-time and well-respected professor in the Department of Animal Science, was unveiled on Dec. 8, 2012 in the Howard Hesby Student Atrium located in the Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center at Texas A&M University. The relief was crafted by western artist and Fort…
Texas A&M equine reproductive management short course scheduled for January | Agrilife Today
February 14th, 2014
Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected]: Dr. Martha Vogelsang, 979-845-5796, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Horse owners and breeders wanting to learn more about efficiency methods in reproduction and management can attend a three-day short course Jan. 10-12 at Texas A&M University in College Station. The Equine Reproductive Management Short Course will include classroom sessions on anatomy…
AMSA Honors Dr. Kerri Harris as the 2012 Distinguished Extension-Industry Service Award Winner
February 14th, 2014
Media Contact: Deidrea Mabry, [email protected] CHAMPAIGN, IL, June 14, 2012— The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announces that Dr. Kerri Harris, Associate Professor in the Meat Science Section of the Animal Science Department of Texas A&M University and President/CEO of the International HACCP Alliance, is the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Extension-Industry Service Award. The…
Wickersham receives distinguished achievement award
February 14th, 2014
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Tryon Wickersham, associate professor in the department of animal science, received the 2013 Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching at the University Level this April. This award is the most prestigious award that can be presented to faculty members at Texas A&M University and recognizes, rewards and encourages…