February 14th, 2014
Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Emeritus WHAT IS LEAN, FINELY TEXTURED BEEF?For one, it’s not new. Lean, finely textured beef (LFTB) is simply beef and not slime, pink or otherwise. And it’s not “additive” or “filler”. According to the American Meat Institute, LFTB is produced through a mechanical process similar…
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. Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Emeritus TEXAS A&M BEEF CATTLE SHORT COURSEThe 57th Annual Beef Cattle Short Course…
February 14th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusJune 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. SOUTHERN CALVES ARE SORRYNot so, according to a study…
February 14th, 2014
COLLEGE STATION — Brant Poe joined the Department of Animal Science on Aug. 15 as a lecturer and will transition into coordinating the Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team in 2013. Poe will be responsible for teaching livestock evaluation, general animal science and meat evaluation, and will begin working with members of the junior livestock judging…
February 14th, 2014
Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusThis 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. EATING MEAT CAUSED OUR BRAINS TO ENLARGE?That was the theory voiced in a…
February 14th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusMarch 2010This 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.NATIONAL ID CHANGESThe Secretary of Agriculture announced on February 5…
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. Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Emeritus WATER: IT’S NOT JUST QUANTITYAll areas of Texas are experiencing drought, much…
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,…
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…
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…
