SPECIALIST EXPLAINS LABELS ON BEEF PRODUCTS
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In addition to the required nutritional information and safe handling instructions on packing, Dr. Ron Gill, professor & Extension livestock specialist, said there are dozens of claims and beef certifications available to bring attention to a product.
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NEW TECHNOLOGY, OLD GENETICS MEET ON THE RANGE
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The project’s goal is to improve efficiency of beef production by identifying socioeconomic and environmental trade-offs associated with heritage cattle genetics, precision ranching and various supply chain options.
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AGRILIFE PUPPIES: GOAT AND SHEEP DOGS IN TRAINING
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The AgriLife Research Center in San Angelo is conducting a study on what types of bonding pen experiences produce a better livestock guardian dog. Bonding pens are fenced pastures where dogs bond with the species of their future charges.
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SARAH WHITE ONE OF THREE AWARDED GRANT FROM SOFT BONES, INC.
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White, a collaborator with Dr. Dana Gaddy and Dr. Larry Suva, will
will conduct research using their novel findings of muscle structure and ultrastructural defects in sheep with HPP to determine the cause of muscle weakness commonly seen, but poorly understood, in HPP patients.
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LABS RENOVATED IN KLEBERG ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES CENTER
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Thanks to generous funding from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, changes are happening in the Kleberg Animal & Food Sciences Center. Several labs are being renovated and modernized as part of the department's goal to be the best animal science department in the world.
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LEATHERWOOD SELECTED AS 2019 MONTAGUE-CTE SCHOLAR
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Dr. Jessica Leatherwood, assistant professor of equine science in the Department of Animal Science, has been selected by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) as a 2019 Montague-CTE Scholar.
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MEAT JUDGING TEAM WINS AMERICAN ROYAL CONTEST
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The Department of Animal Science Meat Judging Team beat out ten different teams to bring home high honors from the AMSA American Royal Meat Judging Contest on Oct. 13, 2019.
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TEXAS MONTHLY BBQ FEST 2019
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Meat science faculty and students attended the Teas Monthly BBQ FEST to visit with old and new friends in the barbecue business, see current and former students, and to eat some of the greatest food around. Davey Griffin, Ray Riley, Brogan Horton, and Jeff Savell represented the Department of Animal Science of Texas A&M University at the BBQ FEST on Sunday, November 3, 2019.
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AGGIES PARTICIPATE IN 'CUE COURSE
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Davey Griffin, Brogan Horton, and Jeff Savell joined Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor, Daniel Vaughn, at the Texas Monthly ‘Cue Course, held on November 2, 2019. This is the third ‘Cue Course offered by Texas Monthly. The event was hosted by Stiles Switch BBQ, Austin, Texas, which served a wonderful meal to the participants and allowed a behind-the-scenes look at the the pits and pitmasters at work.
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TEXAS BBQ TOWN HALL MEETING
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The Texas Barbecue Town Hall meeting, a one-day event dedicated to those involved in the commercial barbecue business, will be held at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas on Monday, December 9, 2019. This meeting will be hosted by the Meat Science program of the Department of Animal Science and will be held in the Kleberg Animal and Food Science Center and the Rosenthal Meat Center.
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TEXAS A&M EQUINE AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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The Texas A&M Equine Ambassador Leadership Program facilitates the selection and training of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion to serve the Department of Animal Science and AgriLife Extension through representation, recruitment, and education in equine programs and the state of Texas. Equine ambassadors engage in professional development, including areas in leadership, communication, etiquette, and scholarship, to serve as career preparation and advocacy for the equine industry.
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SHEARING SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING DATES
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In addition to learning to shear in a hands-on manner, the upcoming shearing schools offer teaching on equipment, animal welfare and staying in shape for the physically demanding task. Equipment is usually supplied, but students are encouraged to bring any equipment they have, as well.
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HEMP IS NOT (YET) AN APPROVED FEED INGREDIENT
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Hemp production is currently a hot topic in agriculture. As is the case with most other agricultural or food industries where harvest, refinement or processing results in a residue or byproduct, there is also considerable interest in potential uses for hemp and its byproducts as animal feed ingredients.
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