Texas A&M University Poultry Science

Members of the U.S. Army’s 43rd Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support traveled from Fort Hood earlier this month, trading their traditional training environment for a poultry anatomy lab. 🐔

Hosted by Morgan Farnell, Ph.D., and Pramir Maharjan, Ph.D., the poultry veterinary medicine training paired hands-on anatomy instruction with lectures covering disease recognition, flock health and management practices. Participants explored how poultry health concerns are identified, managed and prevented within commercial production systems.

Experts from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Texas Poultry Federation and National Poultry Improvement Plan also contributed to the program. Their participation connected diagnostic testing, disease prevention, industry priorities and flock management within one comprehensive training experience.

The collaboration gave the service members a closer look at the many disciplines involved in poultry veterinary medicine and provided practical knowledge they can carry into future veterinary service, animal health, and food protection responsibilities.

Today, we are celebrating the students who have taken their education beyond the classroom and into workplaces across the poultry industry and beyond. Happy National Intern Day! 🏢

Through their internships, our students are developing technical knowledge, strengthening professional skills, and gaining firsthand experience that will help prepare them for their future careers. This summer, we have 37 students across 6 different states and 2 countries!

We are equally grateful for the companies and organizations that welcome our students, invest in their development, and provide meaningful opportunities to learn from industry professionals. Thank you for helping shape the next generation of leaders!

It's been great hosting our session 1 campers! See y'all soon 👍🏽

Thank you to the sponsors who help support market poultry exhibitors and their families!

Market Poultry Workshop is perfect for all experience levels! Regardless of whether it's your first year showing or you've already earned that blue ribbon, there is always something new to learn.

Educational sessions include lighting and temperature management, feeding and nutrition, selection and culling, and SO much more!

We are one week away! Register ahead of time here: tx.ag/MPS2026

We are incredibly grateful to the sponsors who have helped make this year’s Market Poultry Workshop possible. Your support allows us to provide hands-on education, connect participants with resources, and help youth build the knowledge and confidence they need from getting started to show day.

Thank you for investing in the next generation of poultry enthusiasts and industry leaders! 🐔

Ful-O-Pep Feeds

Producers Cooperative Association
A&B Livestock Supply

👉 Interested in attending? There’s still time to join us! Registration for the Market Poultry Workshop is still open. Sign up today: tx.ag/MPW2026

The application for this position will be closing on August 1st.
🔗View the full posting at tx.ag/ApplyPOSC

The future of the poultry industry depends on the students we prepare today, and you could help create the foundation for their success!

The Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science is an Instructional Assistant Professor to support undergraduate education, student mentoring, and the continued growth of our academic program.

🐔 Why join our flock?
Our department is built on strong student relationships, hands-on learning, industry connections, and Aggie tradition. With close ties to the poultry industry and a commitment to student success, Texas A&M Poultry Science offers a meaningful place to teach, mentor, and make a lasting impact.

🔗 View the full posting and apply: tx.ag/ApplyPOSC
📅 Applications will close August 1, 2026

Who's excited for camp?!? 🙋