Howdy,
As we near the end of the semester and prepare for a holiday break, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the Department of Animal Science. It’s been a great semester thanks to the many efforts of everyone in the department, as well as our friends and stakeholders. I hope that you have a relaxing break and can spend time with family and friends.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Andy D. Herring
John K. Riggs '41 Beef Cattle Professor & Interim Head
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Texas A&M meat judging team wins national title
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The Texas A&M University Meat Judging Team claimed the 2022 national championship at the American Meat Science Association, AMSA, International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest in Dakota City, Nebraska, on Nov. 13.
Team members, all students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science, placed first in beef grading, total beef, lamb judging, pork judging, specifications and placings. The team placed second in reasons and beef judging to clinch the national title.
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Board of Regents establishes Texas A&M Institute for Equine Sciences
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The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the establishment of the Texas A&M Institute for Equine Sciences.
The new institute will bring together world-class science, academic expertise and facilities to advance its equine mission. Major goals include strengthening equine collaborations among public and private sectors and academia. Collaborators will work toward enhanced care and welfare of horses, improved research infrastructure and top-tier education for students and professionals.
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Little escape from higher prices for holiday meats
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While prices have risen for turkey – the No. 1 consumer choice for a holiday meal entrée — they have also increased for other potential holiday meat entrees many consumers may choose in lieu of a gobbler for the holidays, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts.
As far as alternatives go, beef and pork supplies are actually in much better shape than they were a year ago, said Davey Griffin, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service meat specialist in the Department of Animal Science.
“There should be plenty of hams, prime ribs and steaks for consumers to purchase,” Griffin said. “However, all of these have gone through substantial price increases.”
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Annual AggieFest teaches future leaders
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AgriLife Extension offers education for horse breeding industry
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Physiology of reproduction student, Brooke McAnnally, was the runner-up in the master's division of Texas A&M's Regional 3MT® Research Presentation Competition.
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High-impact learning opportunities transform the student experience for Alyson Fontenot.
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The competitive teams program at Texas A&M is rich in tradition, attracting students from across the country. By competing on these teams, students acquire work ethic, public speaking capabilities, leadership development and critical thinking skills. The teams are self-supporting and also rely on support from former judging team members and former students.
Help support our competitive teams and their high impact learning opportunities.
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The Livestock Judging Team finished out the season with a reserve champion win in Louisville, Kentucky, at the 2022 National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest on Nov. 14.
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The Texas A&M Horse Judging Team ended their season reserve world champions at the AQHA World Show Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Animal Welfare Judging Team
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The Animal Welfare Judging Team brought home multiple team and individual awards from the 22nd annual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Nov. 18-20.
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About the Department of Animal Science
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The Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University has achieved national and international prominence as one of the largest and most complex departments of its kind in the country. The Department of Animal Science strives to meet the needs of all citizens by providing outstanding teaching, research and Extension programs.
We aim to improve lives through discovery, integration, dissemination and application of science-based knowledge of animals and animal products. To more effectively fulfill the mission of the Department of Animal Science, we have identified five areas of excellence.
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