The Department of Poultry Science proudly introduced a new poultry judging contest this spring with the launch of the Flockback Classic. The inaugural event was held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Texas A&M Poultry Science Research, Teaching, and Extension Facility in College Station. Despite chilly winter temperatures, more than 100 Texas FFA and 4-H…
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2026 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…
Fall 2025 Poultry Science Graduates Step Confidently into Industry Careers
Thirteen Poultry Science students crossed the stage during the Fall Commencement ceremonies at Texas A&M University this past December, marking a milestone in their academic journeys. The Department of Poultry Science is dedicated to preparing students to meet the evolving demands of a growing global food system. Through rigorous academic coursework paired with hands-on, real-world…
Department of Poultry Science welcomes new students with spring semester orientation
Before campus came to life with more than 81,000 students, a small group of eight incoming poultry science students gathered quietly in Aggieland on January 6, 2026, for the Spring Semester Poultry Science New Student Orientation. Designed specifically for spring transfer admits, the half-day program offered students an early opportunity to connect with one another,…
Texas Breeder and Hatchery Forum Brings Industry Professionals Together for a Day of Learning
The Texas Breeder and Hatchery Forum was held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, bringing together poultry industry professionals for a full day of learning, discussion, and collaboration. This inaugural event featured two concurrent educational programs, one tailored to hatchery operations and the other focused on breeder management, allowing attendees to engage with content most relevant…
Students Shine at 2025 Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair
Held on November 13th, 2025, the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science hosted its highly anticipated Reverse Career Fair, an innovative networking event designed to elevate how students engage with the poultry and allied industries. An Innovative Approach to Career Networking Unlike conventional fairs where companies sit at tables and students circulate, student participants were…
Connecting Coursework to Careers: Poultry Science Fall Industry Trip
Students traveled overnight to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to tour multiple poultry facilities during the fall semester break.
Department of Poultry Science welcomes forty-one incoming undergraduates for the fall semester
This fall semester, the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science proudly welcomed 41 new undergraduate students to campus. This cohort represents a diverse group of learners, including 13 freshmen, 8 Gateway students, 13 community college transfers, 6 Blinn TEAM students, and 1 post-baccalaureate student. To help them feel at home on campus, the incoming students…
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Poultry Science student Carla Araguz ’28 selected as a Hagan Scholar
Poultry science student Carla Araguz ’28 is one of a select group of students at Texas A&M to be selected as a Hagan Scholar through the Hagan Scholarship Foundation.
Texas Broiler Symposium 2025: Advancing Poultry Production Through Collaboration
The Texas Broiler Symposium is an educational seminar designed to serve those actively involved in the commercial production and management of broilers and breeders, as well as individuals and companies that provide products, technologies, and services to the commercial poultry meat production industry. The event offers a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and discussion of the…