Meat Science

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June 23, 2025

Smith retires after four decades of influence on meat science

Regents Professor reached students, faculty and global collaborators throughout his career

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May 21, 2025

Rosenthal family pledges $5 million to new meat science center

State-of-the-art facility to elevate meat science research, education and outreach at Texas A&M

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August 9, 2024

Texas Beef Quality Assurance training set for Aug. 27 in Corsicana

Course focuses on beef quality and food safety

July 1, 2024

Texas Sheep and Goat Expo set for Aug. 16-17 in San Angelo

‘Hardcore Carnivore’ Jess Pryles is guest speaker

June 25, 2024

Beef Grades 101: Select, Choice or Prime?

Texas A&M meat science expert provides tips to, picking out perfect steak.

June 10, 2024

Can you smell how meat tastes?

Meat scientists explore the science behind cooking aromas and share their flavorful secrets

A man stands in the smoke behind a barbecue pit
May 24, 2024

Troubadour Festival: Best of Texas barbecue scene descends upon Aggieland

Country music and Texas barbecue fill Aggie Park at all-day festival.

May 13, 2024

Top barbecue tips from the ‘Three Brisketeers’

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share four tidbits every barbecue lover should know

March 27, 2024

Texas A&M Meat Judging Team finishes spring season undefeated

Team members eager to learn more while preparing for fall contests

February 21, 2024

An unexpected path leads to new passion in meat science

Diverse coursework and time spent on meat judging team impacts trajectory of Department of Animal Science student

February 16, 2024

Go Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Students share impact of scholarships and education at Brazos County Go Texan Scholarship and Donor Reception

September 5, 2023

Connections made as animal science students lead to impactful careers

Department of Animal Science graduates Gatlan ’11 and Rachel ’12 Gray value their student experiences and networks

July 20, 2023

Eating tendencies of Brahman steers can affect meat tenderness

Journal report indicates economic and biological efficiencies affected by feed intake

May 31, 2023

Brisketeers, students bring science to barbecue

Troubadour Festival draws thousands for food and music at Aggie Park while Texas A&M educates

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November 15, 2022

Texas A&M meat judging team wins national title

Competitive team provides student experiential learning, career development

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June 8, 2022

Savell receives American Meat Science Association R.C. Pollock Award

Recognition for contributions to the advancement of the meat industry

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January 26, 2022

Barbecue demand remains strong despite high meat prices

Townhall meeting addresses trends, issues

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November 18, 2021

Gary ’68 and Kay Smith excellence endowments to honor ‘dean’ of meat science

Gordon Davis and Burley Smith initiate endowment to establish meat science chair, judging team support

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April 11, 2020

Meat and milk producers impacted by COVID-19

Farm-to-market system strained by demand volatility

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February 12, 2018

Rosenthal Meat Science Center market makes special cuts for Valentine’s Day