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Medical breakthrough could help produce more beef
A recent research breakthrough in human medicine could help a Texas A&M Department of Animal Science researcher find a way to increase beef production to help meet the demands of global population growth.
Bos indicus cattle breeds are very important to global beef production due to their adaptability to tropical and sub-tropical climates, including those found in Texas and other southern U.S. states.
But a big challenge or disadvantage for Bos indicus, or Brahman, cattle is that their overall reproductive performance is inferior to that of Bos taurus cattle breeds such as Angus and Hereford, which predominate in the Midwest and Northern states.
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Researchers use arginine, creatine supplementation to boost pig birth weight
A Texas A&M University research team working with two amino acids, arginine and methionine, and the metabolite creatine in pigs is making great strides to improve the overall litter weight and health of individual babies.
This research, they believe, also has implications for human fetal development.
The team, with Fuller Bazer, Ph.D., Regents Fellow, Distinguished University Professor, Presidential Impact Fellow and holder of the O.D. Butler Chair in Animal Science, as lead, was recently granted a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for $650,000.
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates faculty, staff, students
Congratulations to Tryon Wickersham, Ph.D., Jeffrey Savell, Ph.D., Stephen Smith, Ph.D., Jeffrey Wiegert, Ph.D., Jennifer Rhinesmith-Carranza and Rebecca Kemp on being named 2022 Dean's Outstanding Achievement Award Winners!
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Diversity dialogue on African American diaspora education
A senior in Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, animal science major Adaje William’s uses her experiences and leadership role to educate, inspire and represent aspects of the African American diaspora.
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Differences between DNA and genomic selection tools
The genetic information available to cattle producers today can be overwhelming, and often leave them wondering what will provide the information they need to achieve their production goals. Basically, genomic tests currently consist of three general types, each with a different purpose.
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Livestock Judging Team
Fort Worth Stock Show & RodeoTeam
- 1st Overall
- 1st Horses
- 1st Reasons
- 1st Cattle
- 1st Hogs
Individual
- Katie Kempen - High Individual Overall, 1st Reasons, 1st Cattle, 1st Swine, 5th Horses
- Gunner Crawford - 2nd Individual Overall, 2nd Cattle, 5th Reasons, 10th Horses
- Michael Rezendes - 3rd Individual Overall, 3rd Reasons, 5th Hogs, 6th Cattle, 6th Horses
- Maddie Schroeder - 4th Individual Overall, 4th Cattle, 4th Hogs, 7th Horses
- Kristen Massingill - 9th Individual Overall, 2nd Horses, 8th Cattle
- Logan Jackson - 1st Horses, 3rd Hogs, 7th Reasons
Alternates Division
- Tar Tut - 1st Individual Overall (4th high score in the contest)
- Brook Nervig - 2nd Individual Overall (8th high score in the contest)
- Seth Hilfiker - 5th Individual Overall
- Gage Hogan - 7th Individual Overall
- Kenzy Hoffman - 8th Individual Overall
- Emma Mercer - 10th Individual Overall
San Antonio Livestock Show & RodeoTeam
- 1st Overall
- 1st Reasons
- 1st Cattle
- 1st Sheep
- 1st Goats
- 2nd Hogs
Individual
- Kristen Massingill - 1st Overall, 3rd Sheep, 4th Reasons, 7th Goats, 8th Hogs
- Michael Rezendes - 2nd Overall, 1st Reasons, 2nd Cattle, 10th Hogs
- Tar Tut - 4th Overall, 1st Goats, 5th Cattle
- Gunner Crawford - 6th Overall, 2nd Goats, 10th Reasons
- Carter Burgin - 7th Overall, 5th Sheep, 8th Reasons
- Logan Jackson - 10th Overall, 8th Goats, 9th Hogs
- Gage Hogan - 11th Overall
- Katie Kempen - 12th Overall, 1st Cattle, 1st Sheep, 3rd Reasons
- Logan Thomas - 15th Overall, 3rd Goats, 9th Cattle
- Maddie Schroeder - 5th Reasons, 6th Sheep, 6th Cattle
- Mason Pape - 5th Hogs
- Kenzy Hoffman - 5th Goats
The team looks forward to finishing their spring at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and thanks everyone who supports them in any way!
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Meat Judging Team
The 2022 Fightin' Texas A&M Meat Judging Team was named reserve champion team at the South Plains Meat Judging Contest held on Feb. 13 in Hereford.
A special thanks to Caviness Beef Packing for hosting the contest, the American Meat Science Association for coordinating a great contest, and West Texas A&M University for hosting the banquet! Also a shoutout to the Aggie alumni who treated the team to dinner while there!
Team
- Reserve Champion Team Overall
- 1st in Placings
- 1st in Pork Judging
- 4th in Beef Judging
- 2nd in Beef Grading
- 4th in Specs
- 2nd in Overall Beef
Individuals
- Bailey Lamb - 5th Overall, 1st Placings, 1st Pork Judging, 5th Lamb
- Morgan McKinzie - 7th Overall, 3rd Specs
- Molly Hicks - 10th Overall, 5th Placings
- Gage Walsh - 12th Overall, 2nd Beef Grading
- Rylie Philipello - High Point Alternate
- Alexandra Smith - 8th Alternate
- Abby Tack - 9th Alternate
- Other team members: Cassie Brown, Nathan Barrett and Avery Foster
- Coaches: Kaylee Greiner & Paige Williams
- Coordinator: Jennifer Wyle
We will close out the Spring season with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo contest.
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Wool Judging Team
During February, the Texas A&M Wool Judging team travelled to San Antonio to compete at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Collegiate Wool Judging contest. Texas A&M was 1st and 2nd overall as a team, in addition to being the 1st and 2nd high teams in placing and reasons. The team also was 1st in grading. Eight individuals placed in the top 10 overall, Abigail Borden, 1st; Emily Ecord, 2nd; Avery Flanagan, 3rd; Cooper Ford, 4th; Grace Parks, 5th; Zachary Hoelscher, 6th; Makayla Waiser, 7th; and Hayden White, 10th.
The 2022 Texas A&M Wool Judging members include Abigail Borden, Rachael Detten, Emily Ecord, Avery Flanagan, Cooper Ford, Caitlyn Hobbs, Zachary Hoelscher, Jodi Hoke, Logan Moore, Grace Parks, Michael Penner, Elise Stovall, Makayla Waiser, Hayden White and Jaxson Zimmerman.
The Wool Judging Team greatly appreciates the support received from the Department of Animal Science and our sponsors; without their dedication this trip would not have been possible. The Texas A&M Wool Judging Team was pleased to represent Texas A&M University at a national level!
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Horse Judging Team
The Texas A&M Horse Judging Team competed in the National Reined Cow Horse Association Contest on Feb. 18-19. TAMU brought five team members to represent the program. This contest is set up differently than our traditional contests, and students judge two classes of 10 head live, coupled with a penalty clip test and written test. The industry's goal is that this is set up very similarly to a carded judge's exam. The team finished third overall in a tough competition with 10 teams entered. Texas A&M also had the Reserve High Individual, Kensi Parker, and the 4th High Individual, Raylee Ezzell. Team members included Madison Rosenbaum (NC), Alivia Farrell (TX), Megan Gajdica (TX), Raylee Ezzell (TX) and Kensi Parker (TX). The team is coached by Sarah Schobert and assistant coach Saryn Paulsen.
We would like to thank our sponsors, Circle P Feed & Supplies, D&L Farm and Home, Texas Equine Hospital, past horse judging team member Sharon Beach and the Department of Animal Science.
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Ranch Horse Team
Brains and Bridle Results
The team came home with a 2nd Place Media Interview and 4th Place Public Speech as well as a few top 10 placings in the performance classes. Nicole Jones, Saryn Paulsen, Haley Winkler and Reagan Loxton prepared for many weeks leading up to the contest. Not only did it prove them with skills used in the professional world, but skills needed to be effective on the ranch. Thank you, Texas Equine, for sponsoring this trip!
NRCHA Collegiate Invitational Results
Sara Saxe, Emma Thrasher and Krisondra McMellian returned from a successful weekend in Fort Worth. Emma placed 1st Non Pro Cow work and 4th Non Pro overall. Sara placed 3rd in the Limited, 2nd Ltd. Reining, 3rd Ltd. Cow Work, and 3rd overall. Krisondra had her first official show on her new ride, Rosebud! Cavender’s proudly sponsored this trip!
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Rodeo Team
The Texas A&M women’s rodeo team won the first rodeo of the spring at the Texas A&M-Commerce College Rodeo held in Sulfur Springs. Madi Outhier won breakaway roping. Madalyn Richards and Sonora Schueneman both placed high in goat tying. In barrel racing, Victoria Proctor, Emma Smith, Brittyn Rocha and Outhier were in the top five and Outhier won the all around. On the men’s side, Jack Griffin, Kolton Mazoch and Chance Little placed in the top five of calf roping. Carson Neal won second in saddle bronc riding and Boyd Hanagriff won fifth in steer wrestling. Pictured left to right: Dameon White (coach at Commerce), Victoria Proctor, Sonora Schueneman and Madi Outhier.
Rodeo Team CampaignThe Texas A&M Rodeo Team launched its $1 million capital campaign, which will set up the “Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment Fund.” Contributions to the fund will allow the team to hire its first full-time rodeo coach, who will reside within the Department of Animal Science.
This announcement follows the recent development that the Texas A&M Rodeo Team is now designated a competitive team within the Department of Animal Science.
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About the Department of Animal Science
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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