Department Updates

Acuff receives International Association for Food Protection Fellow award

February 13th, 2014

Contact: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Gary Acuff, director for the Texas A&M Center for Food Safety and a professor of food microbiology in the Department of Animal Science, recently received the International Association for Food Protection Fellow award at the association’s annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C. The award is given to professionals… Read More →

Former Student Profile: Chad Martin

February 13th, 2014

eopGrowing up in agriculture, Chad Martin dreamed about going to Texas A&M University. Taking advice from his hometown veterinarian, it was clear to him at a young age that a degree in animal science was the path to take. However, Chad recalls, “It was not clear how much that education and the life skills acquired… Read More →

National association to advocate for research funding of animal sciences

February 13th, 2014

Contact: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – A group of university department heads from across the nation have come together to establish an association focused on advocating increased federal investment in animal science. The National Association for the Advancement of Animal Science is comprised of representatives from animal, dairy and poultry science departments from… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – May 2008

February 13th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusMay 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. CORN-BASED DISTILLERS GRAINS – WHAT IS THE FUTURE?The Center for… Read More →

“Genome: The Secret to How Life Works” exhibit opens at Bush Library

February 13th, 2014

COLLEGE STATION − A traveling exhibit called “Genome: The Secret of How Life Works” will explore the nature and impact of our genes through visually-rich environments, interactive displays and family-friendly activities. The exhibit opened Aug. 25, 2012, at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. The exhibit, scheduled to run through July… Read More →

Two Texas A&M students named to All-American Meat Judging Team

February 13th, 2014

Voegele receives spirit award DAKOTA CITY – Two members of the TAMU Meat Judging Team were named to the Senior Division All-American Meat Judging Team at the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest held Nov. 18, 2012, at Tyson Foods in Dakota City, Neb. Trey Brooks and Kevin Doonan were among the eight students from across… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – November 2008

February 13th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusNovember 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. “CURLY CALF” SYNDROMEThe American Angus Association reports the existence in… Read More →

Keith, Frenzel, Runyan receive Edwards Teaching Award

February 13th, 2014

COLLEGE STATION – Three graduate students in the Department of Animal Science are recipients of the Ronnie L. Edwards Graduate Teaching Award, in recognition of their important contributions as graduate students to the undergraduate student experience. Ashley Keith, Leslie Frenzel and Chase Runyan were presented the award during the department’s Christmas luncheon held Dec. 6,… Read More →

Beef Cattle Browsing – December 2008

February 13th, 2014

Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist EmeritusDecember 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. IS GRASS-FED BEEF BETTER?Texas Tech University and USDA-ARS researchers collaborated to study this… Read More →

Texas A&M University animal science graduate student tackling global food challenges

February 13th, 2014

Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, [email protected] COLLEGE STATION – With no farm background, Jasmine Dillon credits her high school agriculture classes in getting a start in the study of food and fiber systems. Never did she think she would be part of a national student delegation seeking solutions to solving world food production issues. Dillon, an… Read More →