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Among other topics, the new episode explores the innovative research being conducted at Texas A&M AgriLife’s Plant Growth and Phenotyping Center, where artificial intelligence and a state-of-the-art robotic arm are used to analyze crops.
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The third episode of Season 2 of “Texas A&M Today” airs Monday, Oct. 23 at 9 p.m. An original KAMU production, the program features exceptional people and places at the nation’s largest university.
The latest episode explores the many ways Aggies work to improve the lives of people and their pets, from new frontiers in art and agriculture to the cutting-edge research underway at the School of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences from Texas A&M. Stay tuned until the end to hear an A&M veterinarian debunk some common myths and misconceptions about our four-legged friends.
Watch the preview for episode 3.
“Texas A&M Today” is hosted by Chelsea Reber, a 2010 A&M graduate who co-hosts the morning show “The Infomaniacs” on Bryan Broadcasting’s WTAW 1620 AM.
The episode will be rebroadcast on October 28 at 6 p.m., October 30 at 9 p.m. and November 4 at 6 p.m. All episodes can be viewed on demand.
season 2, episode 3
Older Aggies may remember the days when Texas A&M served as a popular touring stop for a number of chart-topping musicians, from country favorites like Willie Nelson to jazz and blues giants like BB King and Nat King Cole, and even the King of Rock and Roll. We’ll hear from a local author about unforgettable performances in Aggieland’s past before diving headfirst into the future, spotlighting Aggie’s emerging musicians, and highlighting ongoing efforts to bring big stars back to campus .
Next, we’ll take viewers inside a state-of-the-art greenhouse, where robotics and artificial intelligence combine to make plant breeding child’s play. Learn how researchers at the Texas A&M Plant Growth and Phenotyping Facility are using a robotic arm to rapidly analyze plant specimens, collecting data that will help farmers feed the world with faster-growing, more resilient crops.
After that, visit the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) Small Animal Teaching Hospital, which treats more than 20,000 patients each year. We’ll see how innovations like robot-assisted surgery are helping Aggie veterinarians provide the highest quality care and learn about plans for major renovations to the school in the near future.
Then, to show how far the study of animal health has advanced, this week’s “Aggie Fact” will feature a selection of rare and centuries-old books from the VMBS archives, including the first book printed on horses from 1511. These texts provide a valuable record of knowledge and techniques dating from the beginnings of veterinary medicine.
Finally, Reber crosses the Brazos to Texas A&M’s 36-pond aquaculture facility, where researchers work to establish best practices for the growing fish farming industry, improving fish genetics and maximizing factors such as health and nutrition. Ultimately, their work helps provide a sustainable supply of fresh seafood to consumers around the world.
We’ll finish at the veterinary school, as Reber sits down for a special Q&A session with clinical professor Dr. Lori Teller ’90, an experienced veterinarian with a wealth of knowledge about pets and their health. Do cats really like milk? Is a dog’s mouth cleaner than a human’s? Find out as Teller debunks a variety of common animal myths.
To learn more about KAMU programming, visit kamu.tamu.edu.