Southwest Meat Association

Annual Convention

Dr. Lucherk and Ambri Harrigal spoke with vendors about WT and gave samples of beef sticks from

Doc's Prime Cuts.

Ambri Harrigal and a Texas A&M University student presented a Buffalo hide

for the live auction. 

WT Meat Science had a great time representing the WT Department of Agricultural Sciences at the Southwest Meat Association Annual Convention! Ambri Harrigal, Sr. Animal Science, served as a convention intern, and Megan Eckhardt, Ph.D. Agriculture, and Kara Belt, M.S. Animal Science, received scholarships! Dr. Lucherk, Dr. Gordon W. Davis Chair in Meat Judging, gave the WT university update. WT Meat Science appreciates the partnership of SMA and WT Meat Science students.

Dr. Lucherk presented the University update

and things that are happening throughout the Agricultural Sciences Department. 

Darby Taylor

B.S. Environmental Science 

Darby Taylor 

Darby Taylor’s internship at the Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District was a beneficial and exciting learning experience. She was given the opportunity to observe the District Hydro-Geologist while working in the office and the field. Taylor spent most of her time traveling the Panhandle, taking various environmental samples and data readings. 

Darby highly recommends putting in the time to search for an internship that fits your degree plan. Having professional and timely responses to potential employers can make all the difference. Utilize the job fairs and many other resources WTAMU provides. There is even a possibility you will get a job offer after your internship is over. Don't wait! Make an appointment with your advisor and they will point you in the right direction. 

“The hands-on application of the material I have been learning in my classes was invaluable,” said Darby Taylor. 

Darby's adviser is Dr. Erik Crosman, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Champion Collegiate Team at

BBQ Cook-Off

Pictured above (L to R): Myles Cranmer, Aubrey Thompson, Koy Shields, Bryant Sawin

The WT Meat Science Team was named the champion of the Kansas City BBQ Society, during the Red Raider Meat BBQ & Ribeye Championships. The team members consisted of  Myles Cranmer, Sr. Agribusiness, Aubrey Thompson, M.S. Animal Science, Koy Shields, Jr. Agribusiness, and Bryant Sawin, Sr. Animal Science. The cook-off was held in the parking lots surrounding the Texas Tech University animal science buildings.

Many Buffs were on-site cheering the team on. 

Pictured above (L to R): Koy Shields, Myles Cranmer, Bryant Sawin, Aubrey Thompson

Smoked Brisket

prepared by the team.

Delicious! 

American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show

WT was well-represented at the 2022 American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show held in Oklahoma City, OK, from July 27 to August 7.

 Dr. Lance Baker, Professor of Animal Science, moderated and officiated the judging contest, while alumni Hannah McLochlin, B.S. Agribusiness, and Amanda Jones, M.S. Animal Science, assisted with various contest duties. Dr. Christy Petry, Instructor of Agricultural Business and Economics, and alumni Michelle Wrigley, M.S. Animal Science, and Ashley Kannaman, B.S. Agribusiness and Animal Science, served as Arena Managers. Current students Maggie Murphy, Ph.D. Agriculture, Makenzie Knipe, Sr. Agriculture, Grant (Sal) Washington, Sr. Equine Industry and Business, were Ring Stewards and Marty Kacsh, Jr. Animal Science, Lauryn Harris, Jr. Equine Industry and Business, and Shanna Marquart, Sr. Equine Industry and Business, were scoring assistants. Dr. John Pipkin, Paul Engler Professor of Animal Science and Regents Professor, served as an official for the event. 

Alumnus Sydney Reynolds, B.S. Agribusiness and M.S. in Agricultural Business & Economics, AQHA Manager of Judges, coordinated and assisted judges during the event. 

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