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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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Texas A&M judging clinics scheduled for March 23
The Texas A&M Department of Animal Science will offer four judging clinics, hosted by competitive teams, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in College Station. The horse, livestock, meat and wool judging teams and coaches will host half-day clinics for 4-H and FFA students. For more information on the clinics, view the flyers or pages linked… Read More →
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Competitive teams update: February 2024
The Department of Animal Science competitive teams started off the semester strong. Results below include contests at Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo, a recap of the horse judging clinic held in Indiana and Texas Aggie Rodeo team results from the Commerce College Rodeo. Learn more about the department’s 10 competitive teams here. Horse Judging… Read More →
Animal science graduate students and alumnus recognized at the American Society of Animal Science Southern Section meeting
During the 2024 American Society of Animal Science Southern Section meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas A&M animal science graduate students competed in the three-minute thesis competition. A current and former student of the department were also presented with ASAS awards. Grace Moore Grace Moore, a second-year master’s student focusing on equine nutrition, won second place… Read More →