NEWS  MAKERS

SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP SCHOOL LENDS A HAND

The Texas A&M AgriLife Summer Horsemanship School program sent their instructors to teach horsemanship classes at Still Creek Ranch in Bryan, Texas, for a week in May.

 

EQUINE FACULTY & STUDENTS ATTEND INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM

The Equine section attended the 25th Symposium of the Equine Science Society hosted by the University of Minnesota.


  

WE'RE SOCIAL

Starting in mid-May, the department kicked off an effort to revitalize our Facebook presence. Many students, future students, former students, stakeholders, and more are on Facebook, making it a good communication tool.



BARBECUE SUMMER CAMP TEACHES FINER ASPECTS OF SMOKING MEAT

Who says summer camp is just for youth? At Texas A&M University, adults flocked to summer barbecue camp in College Station by the hundreds to find out how to cook great beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken and other cuts of meat suited best for the pit.

 
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
BRADBERY RECEIVES AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION AWARD

Amanda Bradbery, an animal science graduate student at Texas A&M University, is a recipient of the 2017-2018 American Quarter Horse Association - Young Investigator Award.

 
MEAT COUNTER
NAMI OFFERS CENTER OF THE PLATE TRAINING

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) is hosting a Center of the Plate Training in August at Texas A&M. This is a three-day course designed to teach the fundamentals of meat specifications by providing a first-hand look at how carcasses are converted to commonly used retail and foodservice cuts. 

 
A MINUTE WITH...
A FORMER STUDENT

Tianti Carter is a recent May 2017 graduate and the new Miss Rodeo Texas.

 
PRODUCER'S CORNER

FIVE TIPS FOR KEEPING CATTLE SAFE IN HEAT

Summer is in full swing, and as the temperatures reach scorching heights, it's time to start thinking about ways to keep the cowherd safe and comfortable.

 

MAJOR SHEEP & GOAT EVENTS APPROACHING

The statewide event in San Angelo is one of the largest sheep and goat programs in the world and addresses different segments of the industry.


  

TEXAS SHEEP & GOAT EXPO ADDS YOUTH PROGRAM

The Texas Sheep and Goat Expo slated for Aug. 18-19 at San Angelo's First Community Spur Arena has added a youth component.




BRUSH CONTROL, CHUTE-SIDE, FENCING DEMONSTRATIONS PLANNED FOR BCSC

Live cattle working, fence building, tractor equipment and Brush Busters demonstrations are among several activities planned for the 63rd Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course scheduled Aug. 7-9 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
 

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