February 14th, 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…
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 GIPSA CHANGES BLOCKEDThe Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) of USDA…
February 14th, 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…
February 14th, 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…
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 JANUARY 1 CATTLE NUMBERSThe USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service on January 27…
February 14th, 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…
February 14th, 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…
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. NATIONAL MEAT CASE STUDY, 2010Every year, a survey funded partially by the Beef Checkoff is made…
February 14th, 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY-The American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show, held in Oklahoma City each year, could be considered a pinnacle event in the horse showing industry, complete with all the glitz and glamor a show of this magnitude would be expected to include. Luckily for senior animal science major Katie Fox, from Chino Hills, Ca.,…
February 14th, 2014
Beef Cattle Browsing Editor: Dr. Stephen Hammack, Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Emeritus November 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. NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM – WHERE DOES IT STAND?Although…
