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WELCOME ABOARD

Lacy Ashworth joins the department as an undergraduate advisor. Welcome, Lacy!



 

OSBURN HONORED BY AMSA

Dr. Wesley Osburn is the 2016 recipient of the Meat Processing Award giving by the American Meat Science Association.

  

2017 RECIPROCAL MEAT CONFERENCE

The Department of Animal Science will be hosting the 2017 RMC in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association.



SOUTHERN VIETNAM VISIT

Dr. Tedeschi visited Southern Vietnam in Feb. as part of a reciprocal visit through the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program.

 

PROTEIN ESSENTIAL FOR OPTIMAL GROWTH

Dr. Wu is proving that high-quality protein is essential for optimal growth, development and health in humans.



  

COLORFUL TAGS IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

A patriotic color scheme used in a cattle production system study aims to make cow-calf production more efficient and ultimately produce more pounds of beef with fewer acres.

 

REDUCING HEAT STRESS IN CALVES

A recent series of studies found reflective covers to be beneficial for dairy calves housed in calf hutches.




 

RAINS MAY CAUSE INCREASED PESTS AND PARASITES

Excessive rains in Texas have Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts concerned about the possibility of increased parasite and pest activity with livestock.

  

TEXAS BBQ AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS

Barbecue Summer Camp and Camp Brisket have quickly grown into a barbecue lovers dream offering an ever-growing evolution of the world of barbecue.


 

WIDE REACH FOR GRASS-FED CONFERENCE

Sixty-six participants from four states gathered on the campus of Texas A&M University May 26 and 27 to learn about grass-fed beef production.

 

YOUTH PROGRAM AT BEEF CATTLE SHORT COURSE

Youth can learn more about the beef industry, including a virtual tour of a feedlot and packing operations.


  

ADVISORS RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM AWARDS

The Department of Animal Science advisors received multiple awards from the University Advisors and Counselors organization.


 
ALUMNINEWS

CHURCHILL WANG SELECTED FOR AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AWARD

Xiaoqiu (Churchill) Wang has been awarded the 2016 Agri-King Outstanding Graduate Student Award. 




DWAIN JOHNSON NAMED 2016 AMSA DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH AWARD WINNER

AMSA has announced that Dr. Dwain Johnson, Professor of Meat Science at the University of Florida, is the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Research Award. 


SPECIALANNOUNCEMENTS


OSBURN NAMED ASSOCIATED HEAD FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Dr. David Forrest served as the Associate Head for Academic Programs in the Department of Animal Science for many years. He stepped down on July 1, 2016 to return to full time to faculty. Dr. Wes Osburn has assumed the role. This position is responsible for overseeing multiple aspects of our academic programs and is vital to our continued success in meeting the needs of our faculty and students.

 



ASAS FOUNDATION HERITAGE LUNCH TO HONOR DR. JOSIE COVERDALE

Those attending the Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) of ASAS, ADSA, CSAS and WSASAS are invited to the ASAS Foundation Heritage Lunch which honors pioneers in the field of animal science. This year's honoree will be Dr. Josie Coverdale (posthumously). The lunch will be held Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 12:30-2:00 pm in the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Canyon A/B room. You may purchase tickets now. 

 
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