Poultry Science students Olivia Treviño and Cody Poole recently completed the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS) Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, culminating in a presentation of their final projects at the annual Symposium on April 30. Through their successful participation, both students earned $1,000 scholarships in recognition of their commitment to undergraduate research. The…
Corbin Preusse named 2025 John H. Quisenberry Outstanding Poultry Science Student
The John H. Quisenberry Outstanding Poultry Science award is the most prestigious departmental award presented to undergraduate poultry science students. This year, Corbin Preusse was named the 2025 John H. Quisenberry Outstanding Poultry Science Student at this year’s Annual Poultry Science Banquet on April 5th. History of Excellence John H. Quisenberry, Ph.D., holds a foundational…
Spring 2025 Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series
The Spring 2025 Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series is a free educational event open to the public. It consists of two distinct workshops: Chicken Basics and Egg Grader Training. This series is available multiple times throughout the year at no cost to participants. If you have any questions, please reach out to Gregory Archer at [email protected]…
2025 Summer Poultry Judging Camps
Get ready for an egg-citing summer! The Department of Poultry Science is offering three action-packed poultry judging camp sessions, tailored to different experience levels and groups. Each session is filled with hands-on learning, giving participants the skills, knowledge, and confidence to dominate 4-H and FFA poultry judging contests. Don’t miss this chance to level up…
Award winning poultry science research at IPPE 2025
At the end of January, Texas A&M Poultry Science students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to showcase their hard work at the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF) during the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE). This prestigious event provides a platform for students to present research on key industry topics, including nutrition, processing and products, avian…
Annual Texas Broiler Symposium
The 2024 Texas Broiler Symposium was held at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin, TX on September 18th, 2024 and hosted over 150 industry representatives. The Texas A&M AgriLife Poultry Extension Service sponsored program featured a wide array of knowledgeable experts presenting the latest developments in poultry science and production. This event provides producers, industry professionals, and…
Texas Allied Poultry Association awards poultry science students $41,000 in scholarships
The Texas Allied Poultry Association (TAPA) is a “support affiliate” of the Texas Poultry Federation that regularly supports education initiatives. TAPA scholarships are competitive scholarships offered to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in poultry science and related fields. These scholarships help students with tuition and fees and are awarded in the spring semester at the Texas…
2nd Annual Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair connects students with industry leaders
The Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair was held on November 14th, 2024, marking the second year of this unique and innovative approach to facilitating connections between undergraduate and graduate poultry science students to representatives from the poultry industry, allied industries, and related companies. Instead of a traditional style career fair with companies at tables and…
Alumni, current students, and industry supporters enjoy an evening of camaraderie at Steak Fry
The annual Poultry Science Steak Fry has become the highlight of the Department’s social calendar, eagerly awaited by students, alumni, faculty, staff, family, friends, and our industry allies. Consisting of a cornhole tournament, steak dinner, and both a silent and live auction, this year’s event hosted nearly 300 people and was held on October 12th…
Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team brings home champion title two years in a row
The Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team claimed victory at the 58th National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest, held in November 2024 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. This marks the second consecutive year Texas A&M has secured the championship title at this event. Poultry evaluation builds a fundamental understanding of form and function of breeding…