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Backyard flock of chickens
February 6, 2026

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.

From backyard flocks to grocery prices, experts explain how bird flu spreads, why it matters

January 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025

A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond

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January 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor faculty, staff

Individuals and teams receive highest employee awards

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December 8, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez: Tracking disease to protect populations

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory expert turns diagnostic tests into disease surveillance

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November 18, 2025

Board of Regents honors nine Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, professionals

Two receive Regents Professor titles, seven earn Regents Fellow honors

November 13, 2025

Dimitrov to lead Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Texas A&M Board of Regents promotes acclaimed agency expert, effective Jan. 1

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July 10, 2025

3 livestock skin concerns to watch for this summer

Sun, heat and moisture can harm animals’ skin, but early care helps to keep livestock healthy

flooded land
May 29, 2025

Safeguarding Texas livestock from skin infections after severe weather

Diagnostic experts warn of bacterial infections following prolonged exposure to floodwater

Screwworm
May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host screwworm webinar June 9

Information will be provided on screwworm biology, prevention and treatment strategies

Screwworm
May 28, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9

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April 4, 2025

One year later: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory continues diagnostic testing to protect industry

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March 18, 2025

Agriculture on all fronts

Texas A&M AgriLife family cultivates agricultural excellence through personal and professional passion

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February 18, 2025

Managing Q fever outbreaks this spring

Zoonotic potential requires extra precautions

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
February 7, 2025

Board of Regents honors Texas A&M AgriLife professionals

Seven leaders across Texas A&M AgriLife recognized for exceptional contributions to people of Texas

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January 22, 2025

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

Humans susceptible to ‘cat parasite’

January 16, 2025

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures

January 8, 2025

Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence honor personnel

Individuals and teams recognized for exceptional contributions

a mare and her foal in a green pasture
December 30, 2024

Preventing strangles in horses through diagnostic testing

Know the signs and treatment needed for equine respiratory disease

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December 16, 2024

Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts describe testing rules

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December 6, 2024

Necropsy team offers first look into causes of animal deaths

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory helps livestock, pet owners with answers