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WU PUBLISHES PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION BOOK

Dr. Guoyao Wu, Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor, has recently published a  book entitled Principles of Animal Nutrition.

 

TEDESCHI CO-AUTHORS SECOND EDITION OF NUTRITION BOOK

The success of the first edition of The Ruminant Nutrition System exposed the need for a second, more inclusive and complete edition. 

  

STOCK HORSE TEAM COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER

The Texas A&M Stock Horse Team competed at three major events this fall, claiming many awards in addition to giving back to the community.




DEPARTMENT INTRODUCES NEW ANIMAL WELFARE JUDGING TEAM

Texas A&M recently sent the first Animal Welfare Judging Team to compete in the 17 th  Annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest at Iowa State University.



MEAT JUDGING TEAM COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER

The members of the 2017 Fightin' Texas Aggie Meat Judging Team wrapped up their intercollegiate meant judging careers with the International Meat Judging contest in Nebraska.


MEAT COUNTER


TINDEL, SAVELL HELP WITH 'CUE COURSE

Spencer Tindel and Dr. Jeff Savell participated in Texas Monthly's 'Cue Course on November 4, 2017. A program sponsored by the Texas Monthly Barbecue program ahead of the TMBBQ FEST

  

ESPN ANNOUNCERS VISIT ROSENTHAL

ESPN announcers,  Clay Matvick  and  Kirk Morrison , and producer, Nicole Rachal, paid a visit to the  Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center  ahead of the TAMU vs. UNM football game in November.



FOURTH TEXAS BARBECUE TOWN HALL MEETING

Texas barbecue owners and pitmasters from across the Lone Star state gathered at Texas A&M University in College Station recently for the Fourth Texas Barbecue Town Hall meeting.

 

PRODUCER'S CORNER

PREPARING FOR WINTER SUPPLEMENT NEEDS

Many beef producers may need a Plan B when it comes to winter forages due to dry conditions, said a Dr. Jason Banta, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist.

 

WINTER SUPPLEMENTATION AFFECTS CALVING

It doesn't get as cold for as long in the souther region as it does farther north, but the change in season and cooler weather affects grass growth and quality no matter where your operation is located.

  

REID'S RAM-BLINGS
DECEMBER 2017: SUPPLEMENTATION

There is an abundance of research on dietary needs of sheep and goats at various stages of production. Plus an abundance of research and information on diet quality of feedstuffs.




NATIONAL BEEF QUALITY AUDIT SHOWS CHANGES IN MARKET

Every five years or so, an audit of most of the major beef processors in the U.S. is conducted.  The audits are used as an indicator of the direction of U.S. beef production and what U.S. beef producers, processors and retailers can do better to meet the demands of our customers.

 

CALF MARKET TRENDS DISCUSSED AT RECENT COW-CALF CLINIC

Beef cattle producers from throughout the South Central Texas region learned more about producing calves that fit the current market as well as enhancing forage production throughout the year at the 46th South Central Texas Cow-Calf clinic in Brenham. 

  

NEW PUBLICATION AIDS AG BUSINESSES IN ICE RAID, AUDIT PREPARATION

Ensuring workers are legally able to work in the U.S. and are properly documented is important for every agricultural business, whether it is a processing plant, a dairy or an orchard, said two Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists.



BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: MOVING THE BEEF BUSINESS FORWARD

One of the most successful and enduring programs that has helped beef producers in their quest to produce the quality beef that consumers demand is the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. Here's a look at past success and what the future holds.

 

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