Texas Tech University Department of Animal & Food Sciences

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The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is home to more than 1,000 undergraduates, 90 graduate students and 30 active faculty members. Many faculty members are leading researchers in their respective fields, including food science, food safety, muscle biology, nutrition, animal wellbeing, breeding and genetics, and physiology with specialties in cattle, horse, sheep & goats, and swine. Students

in the department have the opportunity to customize their degree plan by choosing one of 13 undergraduate degree plans. Advanced degrees are also offered in both animal and food sciences. Students enjoy learning in a state-of-the-art teaching and research facility which features five specialized teaching and research labs, the largest retail meat cooler on a university campus, and a retail store, "COWamongus!" Hands-on and experiential learning are important components of a student’s education and are made possible through centers which focus on beef, sheep, swine and equine. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in competitive teams and earn leadership roles in student organizations within the department. Alumni of the department are highly regarded and extremely diverse in their careers. Many veterinarians, medical doctors, and leaders within major agricultural companies are proud to have degrees from the department. Visit www.afs.ttu.edu to learn more about opportunities in this highly successful department!

Congratulations to the 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPION Meat Science Quiz Bowl Team!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 WRECK ‘EM!!!👆🏻
06/22/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPION Meat Science Quiz Bowl Team!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 WRECK ‘EM!!!👆🏻

Introducing your 2026 Meat Science Quiz Bowl NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!! 🏆🎉🥩

We couldn’t be more proud of this group’s work ethic and perseverance. Way to strive for excellence!

Team members included Erik Bishop, James Carrizal, Libby Mosley, and Grayson Downs

Addition team members: Graden Allen, Tyler Racca, Kyndal Edwards, Jacob Harrower, Colton Coburn, Shayla Mader, Ivan Rivas, Kendell Follis, Avery Diers, Harlie Groom, Reese Royce, and Reagan Henderson

The team is coached by Lizzi Neal, Anna Levien, and Alyssa Loafman

🔴Thing you NEEDOH to know for RRO🔴 has been a great success thus far, so Wendy and Kayla have added more sessions! If yo...
06/17/2026

🔴Thing you NEEDOH to know for RRO🔴 has been a great success thus far, so Wendy and Kayla have added more sessions! If you have not attended RRO yet, PLEASE make plans to hop on one of these Teams calls BEFORE you come to campus! ⬇REGISTER at the link below⬇

https://forms.office.com/r/HvUc24g1KA

06/09/2026

🚨Attention undergraduate students!🚨

Join us for a glimpse into veterinary medicine at our RaiderVet Collegiate Vet Camp!

🗓️July 30th
📍Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine

Register here ➡️ https://forms.gle/RkjaqsUoGHmZxahb9

Don’t wait, we only have room for 100 students! The deadline to sign up is July 20.

Guns Up RaiderVet Nation!

Congratulations to the Chair of the Department, Dr. Brooks!👏🏻👏🏻
06/04/2026

Congratulations to the Chair of the Department, Dr. Brooks!👏🏻👏🏻

2026 Signal Service Fellow Award
Join us in celebrating Chance Brooks, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, for outstanding contributions to the meat industry. This award is proudly sponsored by Elanco Animal Health.

Thank you for your leadership and service to the field of meat science!

Texas Tech is in College Station for Texas 4-H Roundup!!! Things to check off your list while attending Roundup: 📸Get yo...
06/02/2026

Texas Tech is in College Station for Texas 4-H Roundup!!! Things to check off your list while attending Roundup:

📸Get you photo made with Raider Red
🗣️Chat with these ladies about college & careers
❤️Attend the Texas Tech Tailgate WEDNESDAY at 5pm in Reed Arena on 2nd floor
🍀WIN some state contests!!!!

Winners in the making 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻📸 Harlie Groom
06/02/2026

Winners in the making 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

📸 Harlie Groom

What does the Texas Tech Football Team & Texas Tech Meat Judging Team have in common? Both teams are here to WIN!!!! Big...
06/01/2026

What does the Texas Tech Football Team & Texas Tech Meat Judging Team have in common? Both teams are here to WIN!!!! Big thank you to Dr. Gordon Davis and Texas Tech QB, Will Hammond, for meeting with the meat judging campers!💪🥩🔥

*follow Texas Tech University Meat Science for more camp 1 photos to come*

Food Science students were recently awarded a total of $26,000 in scholarships through the Texas Food Processors Associa...
05/30/2026

Food Science students were recently awarded a total of $26,000 in scholarships through the Texas Food Processors Association (TFPA)! Please join us in congratulating the students listed below and faculty member Dr. Alejandro Echeverry! GUNS UP!!!👆💥👏

Ashlyn Messer
Ashani Jayasinghe
Elizabeth Simas
Jacob Mannella
Genesis Flores
Sofia Villasenor

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