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Category Archives: 4-H and FFA
4-H Grilling and Smoking Workshop held June 9, 2016
The first 4-H Grilling and Smoking Workshop was held at the Rosenthal Meat Center on June 9, 2016. The workshop was coordinated by Davey Griffin with assistance from Dan Hale, Chris Kerth, and Jeff Savell from the Department of Animal Science. Lisa Fritz and Amanda Smith from H-E-B and Victoria Pilger, Jason Bagley, and Jerry McPherson from Texas Beef Council led some of the activities of the workshop. There were about 40 4-H members and adult leaders in attendance. Beef and pork anatomy overview The workshop began with Davey Griffin giving… Read More →
2015 Aggie Commercial Steer Camp held July 27-28, 2015
The 2015 Aggie Commercial Steer Camp was held on the campus of Texas A&M University on July 27-28, 2015. The camp was hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Department of Animal Science and sponsored by The Texas Beef Council, San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo®, and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There were 85 participants who learned a great deal about all aspects of preparing livestock for the commercial steer shows, and instruction was aided by 18 show officials, past participants, and committee members from the… Read More →
FFA/4-H Meat Judging Clinic held at Rosenthal Meat Center, March 29, 2014
The Department of Animal Science hosted the FFA/4-H Meat Judging Clinic, which was held at the Rosenthal Meat Center on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Over 300 FFA and 4-H youth participated in the clinic this year where they had the opportunity to hone their meat judging skills in preparation for upcoming contests this spring. The clinic was coordinated by Dan Hale, Davey Griffin, and Ray Riley, with Crystal Waters and members of the 2014 Meat Judging Team serving as instructors for the classroom and cooler portions of the… Read More →
Student Profile — Meagan Igo | Department of Animal Science
This post highlights several of our current departmental graduate students including Meagan Igo who now works for the American Meat Science Association. JWS. The Department of Animal Science offers a solid graduate program supported by a current curricula, faculty mentors who are well-known experts in their field of study, and the animal and facility resources needed to excel in a successful research program. On average, more than 120 students are enrolled in graduate studies, seeking either a master’s or doctorate degree in animal breeding, animal science or physiology… Read More →
State FFA Meat Judging Career Development Event
The State FFA Meat Judging Career Development Event (CDE) was held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center at Texas A&M University. The contest included 48 teams (180 total students) that qualified to come to the state FFA CDE by their ranking at their Area meat CDE. The State FFA contest culminates three meat judging contests (6-Area FFA qualifying contest, multi-district 4-H contest and the state FFA contest) hosted by the 2012 Texas A&M University Meat Judging Team, the Department of Animal… Read More →