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Animals & Livestock

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a wide array of publications, programming resources and events that covers the spectrum of animals within agriculture production from beef cattle to poultry, meat and wool sheep and bison.

Related Departments: Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, includes four diagnostic laboratories serving veterinarians, livestock producers and government agencies.

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Publications

Publication

Injuries and emergencies happen in the field. This free publication provides practical first aid guidance for livestock guardian dogs. It outlines and guides you on what to include in a working first aid kit to support care until a veterinarian is reached. Download your copy today!

Publication

Knowing what bird species are on your land can be an indicator of the health of your land. With this guide, you will learn how to conduct a general bird survey on your property. Download your copy today! 

Publication

Help your vet students feel prepared for CDE success with our booklet! Inside you’ll find 200 questions and answers for select chapters from our Veterinary Science textbook. Grab your copy today!

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

The Texas A&M AgriLife Center uses livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) as part of our routine sheep and goat predator management. Our goal is to increase the understanding and use of LGDs by cooperating with the small ruminant ranching community to develop research and educational activities that reduce livestock wildlife conflict. The purpose of this page is to share information to the ranching community and the general public pertaining to our program.

Program

RanchTV provides online educational content related to the Extension animal science program.

Program

The Texas Wildlife Services Program provides statewide leadership in the science, education and practice of wildlife management to protect the state’s agricultural, industrial and natural resources, as well as the public’s health, safety and property.

Courses

Course

Diseases in horses can spread rapidly, posing significant risks to herd health. This 1.5-hour self-paced course is designed to help horse owners and professionals identify, prevent, and manage common equine diseases. Covering both viral and bacterial infections, the course emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and effective biosecurity practices. By understanding how to spot and control these diseases, participants can reduce risks and ensure the well-being of their horses. Enroll today to protect your equine partners and enhance your knowledge.

Course

This course is designed for youth and collegiate horse judging team members, their coaches, and anyone interested in learning more about horse judging. Learning objectives include understanding the rules for each class, applying the judging guidelines to each class, and learning to articulate placings during oral reasons.

Course

In this course, horse owners and managers will learn about important topics related to managing the broodmare and foal.

Southwest Dairy Day

This event will give producers and the community the opportunity to learn more about new technologies and advancements that are being made in the dairy industry.

All Resources on Animals & Livestock

  • Publication

    Injuries and emergencies happen in the field. This free publication provides practical first aid guidance for livestock guardian dogs. It outlines and guides you on what to include in a working first aid kit to support care until a veterinarian is reached. Download your copy today!

  • Publication

    Knowing what bird species are on your land can be an indicator of the health of your land. With this guide, you will learn how to conduct a general bird survey on your property. Download your copy today! 

  • Publication

    Help your vet students feel prepared for CDE success with our booklet! Inside you’ll find 200 questions and answers for select chapters from our Veterinary Science textbook. Grab your copy today!

  • Course

    Diseases in horses can spread rapidly, posing significant risks to herd health. This 1.5-hour self-paced course is designed to help horse owners and professionals identify, prevent, and manage common equine diseases. Covering both viral and bacterial infections, the course emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and effective biosecurity practices. By understanding how to spot and control these diseases, participants can reduce risks and ensure the well-being of their horses. Enroll today to protect your equine partners and enhance your knowledge.

  • Publication

    Our vibrant poster provides a visual journey through the 21 days of a chicken’s embryonic development. It clearly illustrates each stage, from fertilization to hatch. Download now and bring the miracle of life into your classroom! This poster comes in 3 sizes (11×14, 16×20, 24×36) to fit any learning space.

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