May News from the Department of Animal Science

BOLEMAN INDUCTED INTO DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE HALL OF FAME

Dr. Larry L. Boleman was inducted into the Animal Science Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, during the Department of Animal Science awards banquet. Dr. Joe Paschal, professor and Extension livestock specialist, located in Corpus Christi presented the award.

NEWSMAKERS

STUDENTS EARN TOP PRIZE AT PITCH COMPETITION

Two students are $10,000 closer to bringing to life their invention after earning first place in a pitch competition at the 2019 Student American Veterinary Medical Association Symposium.

CATTLE PRODUCTION OFFERS SOUND 'HOOF PRINT'

The proposed “Green New Deal” has thrown a lot of focus onto cattle lately—a plan that would limit cattle production to an extent in an effort to curb their greenhouse gas “hoof print.”

AMR FORUM TACKLES 'COMPLEX, GLOBAL ISSUE'

In an effort to reduce the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture, a number of effective or commercially viable alternatives have been implemented or are under development.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

COWLEY NAMED OUTSTANDING ALUMNI

Mr. Joel Cowley received the 2019 Outstanding

Alumni Award during the

Department of Animal

Science External Awards Program on April 30, 2019. The award was presented to Cowley by

Dr. Chris Skaggs.

SANCHEZ NAMED OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI

Dr. Nicole Burdick Sanchez received the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumni Award during the Department of Animal Science External Awards Program on April 30, 2019. The award was presented to Sanchez by Dr. Thomas Welsh.

FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, the Department of Animal Science held their annual awards banquet. The event celebrated students, staff, faculty and alumni who have made significant contributions to the department and the field of animal science.

MEAT COUNTER

BARBECUE AND BUSINESS

WORKSHOP

The Business & BBQ Professional Development Wisdom Workshop united two very different parts of campus – the Business Honors program and the Meat Science group in the Department of Animal Science.

MEAT PERSPECTIVES: DEMYSTIFYING SOFT BELLIES

Quality is a point of discussion, and sometimes debate, in the pork industry. Like beauty, quality sometimes lies in the

eyes of the beholder and

may differ between the producer, processor

and consumer.

EXPERTS DISCUSS FUTURE OF MEAT PRODUCTION

Agriculture experts from across the country and Brazos Valley-area producers and academics gathered inside the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center for a wide-ranging summit on the meat production industry and related fields.

PRODUCER'S CORNER

SPECIALISTS USE TECHNOLOGY TO STOP DISEASE SPREAD

The members of the sheep and goat department of AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension are working to find innovative ways to use technology to address the diseases, issues and concerns prevalent in the sheep and goat industry today.

TEXAS HAS THE LARGEST COW HERDS IN THE US

Texas A&M AgriLife

Extension beef cattle specialist Dr. Joe Paschal says Texas has the

largest cow herd in the U.S., including cattle, calves,

and dairy cattle. He estimates the total at about

94 million head.

US CATTLE INVENTORY CONTINUES TO BUILD

As the nation’s cattle inventory continues its expansion, consumer demand is increasing at a steady clip, according to experts speaking at the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Convention in Fort Worth.

AGRILIFE EXTENSION GRASS-FED BEEF CONFERENCE MAY 30-31

The popular grass-fed beef conference is scheduled May 30-31 and will provide a comprehensive look at grass-fed beef production and marketing opportunities in Texas, according to organizers.

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