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High-Impact Learning
Faculty honored at Texas FFA State Convention, animal science ambassadors recruit future students
During the 2024 Texas FFA State Convention, two Department of Animal Science faculty members were presented with prestigious awards. The department was also represented in the trade show where Animal Science Ambassadors met with prospective students. Davey Griffin, Ph.D., and Chris Skaggs, Ph.D., were recipients of the Texas FFA Distinguished Service Award and were presented… Read More →
Texas A&M Meat Judging Team hosts successful youth camp
The Texas A&M Meat Judging Team, a competitive team in the Department of Animal Science, hosted a meat judging camp July 18-20, 2024, that brought 76 youth from across six states to Aggieland. Students learned the fundamentals of evaluation, selection, and grading of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and cuts. The camp, coordinated by meat… Read More →
Department of Animal Science Horse Beginnings Camp introduces youth to equine industry
By Cameron Powers, Junior Animal Science Student Two successful Horse Beginnings Camps were held June 14-15 and June 21-22 by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Department of Animal Science in College Station. The camps introduced children aged 9-12 to the equine industry. Spearheaded by Camey Powers, a junior animal science major, and Chelsie… Read More →
Animal science students experience high-impact learning through equine and beef cattle tours
At the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, two separate high-impact learning experiences took students in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science on industry tours in the equine and beef cattle segments. These opportunities allow students to network with industry leaders and see course materials applied directly in real-world experiences. Equine Industry Tour Twenty… Read More →
Texas A&M Horse Judging Team host summer horse judging camps
The Texas A&M Horse Judging Team recently hosted horse judging camps in Texas and Virginia for aspiring young horse judgers. The Texas A&M Summer Horse Judging Camp was held at the Texas A&M Hildebrand Equine Complex, followed by the second annual Texas A&M East Coast Horse Judging Clinic in Blacksburg, Virginia. At the Texas A&M… Read More →
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Competitive teams update: May 2024
As we wrap up the spring semester of 2024, we would like to congratulate our competitive teams on a great season! The latest results from contests in late March through April include the dairy challenge, horse judging, meat animal evaluation, ranch horse, and rodeo teams. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Dairy… Read More →
Competitive Teams NewsDepartment UpdatesLivestock Judging Team newsRodeo Team NewsStudent NewsTexas Aggie Rodeo NewsWool Judging Team News
Competitive teams update: April 2024
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams are rounding out a successful spring contest season. Recent results from the livestock judging, wool judging and rodeo teams are below. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Livestock Judging Team The Aggies finished out a strong spring season with an excellent day at Houston! Team:… Read More →
TAMU Reyette Olena earns the SHTX Legacy Horse Award
By: Chastain Spiller ’24 “Reyette changed my life and I’m forever grateful for her. She taught me how to show… she just took care of me one hundred percent.” – Anissa Cervera There is no stronger partnership than one between two individuals who need not exchange a single word to communicate, who work together seamlessly… Read More →
Competitive Teams NewsDairy Challenge Team NewsDepartment UpdatesHorse Judging Team newsLivestock Judging Team newsMeat Judging Team NewsStock Horse Team NewsStudent NewsWool Judging Team News
Competitive teams update: March 2024
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams have continued having a successful semester. Results below include contests at San Antonio, South Plains, Houston, and more! Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Dairy Challenge Team The Texas A&M Dairy Challenge Team recently competed at the Western Regional Dairy Challenge Contest in Richfield, Utah…. Read More →