West Texas A&M University receives $9.75M USDA grant for cattle research
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What happened
West Texas A&M University received a $9.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to construct a cattle feedlot research facility near Canyon, Texas. This funding, awarded through the Research Facilities Act Program, supports the planned Center for Beef Cattle Research and Innovation. The total project cost is $19.5 million, requiring a matching contribution of $4.875 million from The Texas A&M University System and $4.875 million from industry and donors.
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Why it matters
The grant, which is the largest federal award in the university’s history, will support the creation of a comprehensive research facility. The facility will include specialized pens, veterinary care, and technology centers to evaluate feeding and handling practices in the beef cattle industry.
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Who's involved
- West Texas A&M UniversityRecipient of the $9.75 million USDA grant for the research facility.
- Texas A&M University SystemProvided a required $4.875 million matching contribution to the project.
- TexasThe state where the research facility is located.
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The entities involved
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West Texas A&M University
Public university in Canyon, Texas, United States
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Texas A&M University System
state university system in the U.S.
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Canyon
city in Randall County, Texas, United States
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