October 18, 2021
Department of Agricultural Sciences
adds Swine Unit!
The Department of Agricultural Sciences and the Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) are proud to announce the addition of a swine unit for breeding, feeding, and all aspects of swine production. ANSC 4324, Swine Management, will be the first of many classes to utilize this exceptional facility.
Dr. Lance Kieth, Associate Dean and Department Head of Agricultural Sciences, explains his excitement: "We are excited for this new swine unit and for the enhancement to our pork production educational experiences for students!
National Transfer Student Week
October 18-22
We are thrilled these students chose West Texas A&M University! ! The Department of Agricultural Sciences welcomed 65 students, the Department of Chemistry and Physics welcomed seven, and the Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences welcomed 59 students. Thank you for choosing WT!
Connect with WT Transfer Services!
Dr. Dan Posey
2021 Visionary Award Winner
Dr. Dan Posey received the 2021 Visionary Award presented by the Southwest Veterinary Symposium!
The Southwest Veterinary Symposium is a partnership of the Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas Veterinary Medicine Associates (VMAs), as well as Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Association and Texas Association of Registered Veterinary Technicians to provide continuing education for veterinary professionals in the southwest region and the nation. They serve DVMs, RVTs, hospital personnel, veterinary and technician students, and the suppliers who provide the products and services that support veterinary medicine.
Thank you for all that you do for VERO and WT AG, Dr. Posey!
Club Spotlight: Wildlife Society
Last week, the officer team of the WT Wildlife society spoke to Sundown Elementary students about animal adaptations in the
Palo Duro Canyon State Park! Well done, buffs!
Next Meeting:
October 21st
7:00 PM
NSB 101
Local Game Warden, Frank Niemiec, will be the guest speaker!
All majors are welcome!
Cool door prizes for attendees to win!
WT Soils Judging Team Update
At the end of September, 13 members of the WT Soil Judging Team traveled to North Texas to explore the unique soil properties of the region. Along the way, the team was able to learn about native grassland restoration, identify differences between soils formed in different ecosystems, and see the states soils series.Thanks to Vernon NRCS, Oak Point Nature Preserve and Retreat Center, and Connemara Conservancy for hosting! Well done, buffs!
Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted.
~ Unknown Author