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Dog with snow on its muzzle.
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

A horse and a foal in a field
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

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
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

A herd of red cattle stands in a field.
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

man in white western shirt on a horse
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

a red cow looks into the camera
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

flooded land
May 29, 2025

Safeguarding Texas livestock from skin infections after severe weather

Diagnostic experts warn of bacterial infections following prolonged exposure to floodwater

a graphic with a maroon background and a strand of DNA across the side with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research logo on the right side.
February 6, 2025

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

New facility to strengthen global leadership in animal genetics

three women, one with outstretched hands, stand in an outdoor setting and look at the silhouette of a Thoroughbred horse.
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

a mare and her foal in a green pasture
December 30, 2024

Preventing strangles in horses through diagnostic testing

Know the signs and treatment needed for equine respiratory disease

a dark red cow looking over the fence with a yellow ear tag
December 16, 2024

Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases

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

Five individuals pose with two sitting on buckets and the others standing. Three of them are wearing white lab coats and the other two are wearing blue scrubs
December 6, 2024

Necropsy team offers first look into causes of animal deaths

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory helps livestock, pet owners with answers

National Champions at AQHA World Show Collegiate Horse Judging Contest
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M University judging teams claim national titles

Horse judging team claims second consecutive national title, meat judging team finishes season as reserve champions

a cowboy sits atop a ranch horse in a cattle herd
November 4, 2024

Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition

A woman wearing a maroon sweatshirt stands next to a horse with a rider on it
October 24, 2024

Equine assisted-services program finds new home at Institute for Equine Sciences

Courtney Cares program serves families in need with healing through horses

Two horses stand in an outdoor enclosure
October 10, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety

Equine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills

August 28, 2024

Equine owners advised to act against EEE

Texas A&M AgriLife veterinarian recommends vaccinations to protect horses from mosquito-borne disease

A rider in blue competes on a brown and white horse
August 1, 2024

Texas 4-H Horse Show builds horsemanship skills, lifelong friendships

Pinnacle event hosted over 350 youth to showcase Texas 4-H horse projects