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Beef Cattle Browsing – June 2006

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

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

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

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

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…

Equine reproduction short course scheduled Jan. 8-10 at Texas A&M

Equine reproduction short course scheduled Jan. 8-10 at Texas A&M

February 14th, 2014

Contact: 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 short course Jan. 8-10 at Texas A&M University in College Station. The Equine Reproductive Management Short Course will include classroom sessions on anatomy and physiology of the mare and…

Beef Cattle Browsing – October 2009

Beef Cattle Browsing – October 2009

February 14th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusOctober 2009This 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.EFFECT OF CAP-AND-TRADE ON AGRICULTURE FINANCIAL PROFILESAn analysis was conducted…

Beef Cattle Browsing – December 2009

Beef Cattle Browsing – December 2009

February 14th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusDecember 2009This 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.PREDICTED EFFECTS OF CLIMATE-CHANGE LEGISLATIONWhat effects on livestock production might…