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September 1, 2026

David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University set for Oct. 12-16 in College Station

Workshop provides crash course to new or inexperienced ranchers, landowners

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August 11, 2026

Hudspeth County New World screwworm event set for Aug. 24 in Dell City

Free program to cover flesh-eating fly’s history, identification, prevention, treatment

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July 24, 2026

Beef Cattle Short Course Ranch Horse Program set Aug. 2 in College Station

New World screwworm, freeze branding and other issues highlight agenda

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July 9, 2026

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 3-5 helps ranchers tackle top issues

Overarching topics will be New World screwworm and herd rebuilding

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June 15, 2026

AgriLife Extension takes screwworm education directly to Texas communities

Meetings paired with online tools give Texans access to up-to-date screwworm guidance

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April 28, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife launches national equine metabolic health survey

Researchers seek input from horse owners to better understand prevalence and management of disorders

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March 19, 2026

Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on planning, preparing and monitoring

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January 22, 2026

Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences share tips to prepare for freezing temperatures

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December 4, 2025

AgriLife Extension releases equine herpesvirus fact sheet

Updated, science-backed resource outlines symptoms, transmission and steps to reduce disease spread

Tom and Donna Bigbee pose next to a horse.
November 17, 2025

A lifelong bond with the Texas A&M horse judging team

Tom and Donna Bigbee turn decades of mentorship and generosity into a legacy for future Aggies

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October 22, 2025

Equine expert Haney joins Department of Animal Science

Industry leader brings decades of horse training experience to the classroom as professor of practice

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October 13, 2025

Southeast Texas Urban Ag and Farm Safety Summit set for Nov. 13 in Spring

AgriLife Extension event to feature educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations

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July 16, 2025

Ranch Horse Program on Aug. 3 to launch Beef Cattle Short Course

Renowned Texas A&M faculty and industry leaders from across the country on the agenda

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July 10, 2025

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy

Three people wearing Courtney Cares shirts guiding a horse in an arena with a young man in a helmet riding
June 18, 2025

Texas A&M Courtney Cares leads the way in equine-assisted services

Program builds momentum with strong support, promising collaborations and new institutional home

A gate leading to a flooded pasture.
May 29, 2025

Safeguarding Texas livestock from skin infections after severe weather

Diagnostic experts warn of bacterial infections following prolonged exposure to floodwater

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February 6, 2025

Texas A&M Board of Regents approves Center for Comparative Genomics

New facility to strengthen global leadership in animal genetics

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January 6, 2025

Thoroughbreds: Beyond the racetrack

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty member wins award for philanthropic equine career contributions

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December 30, 2024

Preventing strangles in horses through diagnostic testing

Know the signs and treatment needed for equine respiratory disease

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December 16, 2024

Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts describe testing rules