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The Department of Poultry Science is seeking candidates for multiple positions.
Department of
Poultry Science
4 Degree Programs
We have four degree programs offering a range of comprehensive and cutting-edge degree programs. The undergraduate program equips students with a solid foundation in poultry science, covering topics such as nutrition, genetics, health management, and production systems.
10 Extension Programs
Our comprehensive and industry-focused programs are designed to bridge the gap between academia and practical poultry management. With cutting-edge curriculum and expert-led training, we empower poultry professionals with the latest industry insights and advanced practices.
200+ Enrolled Students
Our over 200 enrolled students are training to be the next generation of poultry science professionals by working with Faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and poultry extension working educate producers and the general public about the latest poultry production techniques.
Study Poultry Science at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Over 200 enrolled students are training at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to be the next generation of poultry science professionals by working with Faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and poultry extension working educate producers and the general public about the latest poultry production techniques.
Broiler, Turkey, and Fertile Egg Orders
One of the biggest youth outreach programs that we participate in is providing broiler chicks and turkey poults for youth livestock shows across Texas including both county and major shows. In total, we supply nearly 200,000 chicks for about 178 counties.
We also sell fertilized chicken eggs to customers such as agricultural extension agents, universities, teachers performing egg-to-chick experiments in their classrooms, and others as well. Last year, over 35,500 fertile eggs were sold to these customers.
Poultry Science News
Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team wins fifth consecutive title
With a fifth straight team championship, the Texas A&M Collegiate Poultry Judging Team in the Department of Poultry Science continues to build a strong legacy. There are only two collegiate poultry judging contests each year: the USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest, hosted by Mississippi State University, and the National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest, hosted by the University of Arkansas.
Texas A&M study predicts long-term drop in chicken fertility rates
A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher costs for consumers. The study, “How concerned should we be about broiler breeder fertility declines?,” by Cara Cash, a graduate student in the Department of Poultry Science, was recently published in Poultry Science, the Poultry Science Association’s scientific journal.
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