APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE 44 FARMS INTERNATIONAL BEEF CATTLE ACADEMY
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Now in its second year, the academy offers a one-year, comprehensive online certificate program to beef industry professionals through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
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WILL REINSTATING HORSE SLAUGHTER IN THE US IMPROVE HORSE WELFARE?
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Abolition of horse slaughter
in the United States for human consumption has eliminated one of the management tools needed to provide horses with good welfare. This legislative action has created an unwanted horse problem, and may result in horses being abandoned, abused, or neglected.
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STUDY: SEVERE AIR POLLUTION CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, DEATHS
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A team of TAMU researchers says breathing bad air can result in numerous problems for pregnant women.
In a comprehensive study, researchers have determined that harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere can produce birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy using the animal model.
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AGRILIFE RESEARCH BEEF CATTLE PHYSIOLOGIST RANDEL RETIRES
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Dr. Ron Randel, Texas A&M AgriLife Research physiologist, is retiring after more than four decades of beef cattle research and teaching. He was part of a movement to develop a strong and successful off-campus program that mentored and taught graduate students applied science principles.
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Dr. Tom Welsh’s research focuses on how Brahman cattle response to stress will impact both the health of the animal and the health of the industry. Many American beef producers raise Angus-dominated herds, but as worldwide temperatures increase, there will be an increased need for tropically adapted animals.
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EQUINE SCIENCE SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM
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Equine faculty and graduate students attended the 26th Symposium of the Equine Science Society hosted by North Carolina State University in Asheville, NC June 4-6. This international conference is held every two years and brings together the best equine scientists from around the world for a week of learning and networking.
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STATE FFA VET SCIENCE CDE
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On May 4, the Texas A&M PEER Program, in
cooperation with the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM), hosted the eighth annual State FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event (CDE), with several students in the Department of Animal Science contributing.
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QUIZ BOWL TEAM COMPETES AT NATIONALS
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The Texas A&M Meat Science Quiz Bowl team finished 3rd and 7th out of 29 teams. The national competition was held in conjunction with the 2019 Reciprocal Meat Conference hosted by Colorado State University.
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BBQ SUMMER CAMP, 2019 EDITION
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The Barbecue Summer Camp, co-hosted by Foodways Texas and the Department of Animal Science was held on Friday, June 7th through Sunday, June 9th, 2019. The camp is coordinated by meat science educators, Davey Griffin, Ray Riley, and Jeff Savell.
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CURRENT STUDENT, MERRICK IRVIN
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While some residents are spending their summer vacation swimming in the pool, traveling with family or even relaxing at home, one young man is spending the next couple of months learning more about his favorite subject: agriculture.
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INCREASED OVERSIGHT FOR ANTIBIOTIC USE
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When the first antibiotic, penicillin, was developed in 1929, discussions began about different bacteria being able to become resistant to the drug. Those discussions continue today for the different antibiotics used to treat human beings as well as animals, and the FDA is now talking about increasing the oversight that veterinarians have in the use of antibiotics to treat animals. Thomas Hairgrove is a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension veterinarian.
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YOUTH TRACK TO BE FEATURED AT TAMU BCSC
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The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 5-7 at Texas A&M University in College Station will include a youth track featuring a number of educational sessions. A tour of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will be one of the highlights along with a meat laboratory experience that includes smoking cooked beef products. The youth track program is open to students ages 13 to 18 and is limited to 45 registrants.
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DEMOS TO BE FEATURED AT TAMU BCSC
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Fence building, brush control, live cattle handling and a carcass fabrication demonstration will be featured at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station.
The short course features 24 sessions covering basic practices, new technologies and other important industry topics. These sessions provide participants with an opportunity to choose workshops based on their level of production experience and the needs of their ranch.
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TEXAS SHEEP & GOAT EXPO, ANNUAL FIELD DAY SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo has announced the schedule for the Texas Sheep and Goat Expo and the 46th annual Sheep and Goat Field Day. The free field day will be Aug.16 from 8-11:30 a.m. at the AgriLife center, 7887 U.S. Highway 87 N., San Angelo.
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WET WEATHER MAY TRIGGER PARASITE PROBLEMS FOR SHEEP & GOAT FLOCKS
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During drought, parasites have a tough time surviving. Populations remain small and are rarely a problem. But when wet weather returns, parasites quickly get the upper hand and their populations explode.
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STOCKER CATTLE MANAGEMENT SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON CATTLE HEALTH
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Stocker cattle health has always been a challenge, but the challenge has increased over the years and producers may need to beef up their management plans, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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