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Poultry science complex renamed to commemorate Huffman gift
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (485+ words) February 6, 2026 - by Kay Ledbetter The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday approved the renaming of the Poultry Science Research, Teaching and Extension Center, often referred to as the Farm, to honor a gift from Barbara and…...
What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (875+ words) February 6, 2026 - by Adam Russell Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as "bird flu," has rippled far beyond farms and impacted Americans of all walks of life, whether they know it or not. The current avian influenza…...
How a Texas A&M student’s turkey gut model could change Thanksgiving
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (749+ words) November 12, 2025 - by Mamie Hertel When blackhead disease hits a turkey flock, the damage is swift and devastating. Caused by a tiny parasite, called Histomonas meleagridis, the disease attacks a turkey's gut and spreads quickly, resulting in mortality rates of up…...
From backyard chickens to national titles
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1297+ words) August 18, 2025 - by Mamie Hertel Brett Meisinger is doing something almost unheard of " not just in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, but likely nationwide. He coaches one of the university's most decorated judging teams, the'Department of…...
Poultry science faculty, alumni earn top industry honors
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) July 23, 2025 - by Karn Dhingra The Poultry Science Association recognized two faculty members and two former students of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences'Department of Poultry Science for their exceptional contributions to education and outreach in the…...