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What is Happening in Animal Science?

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  • Say Hello to Dr. Yanqiu Yang – Our New Precision Beef Systems & Sustainability Expert!
  • Join Us in Welcoming Our New Faculty!
  • Gamma Sigma Delta Spring Awards
  • 2025 International Embryo Technology Society Annual Conference
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Say Hello to Dr. Yanqiu Yang – Our New Precision Beef Systems & Sustainability Expert!

Posted on Jun 24, 2025

Dr. Yanqiu Yang joined the Department of Animal Science at the University of Tennessee as an Assistant Professor on June 1, 2025. Her research and teaching focus on precision livestock…

Research / Beef / Faculty / Precision / Research

Join Us in Welcoming Our New Faculty!

Posted on Jun 23, 2025

Originally from southeastern Wisconsin, Kelly grew up active in 4-H and FFA, exhibiting registered Southdown sheep at state and national level shows. She developed a passion for the livestock industry…

Research / Extension / Faculty / Meat Science / Teaching / UTBeef

Gamma Sigma Delta Spring Awards

Posted on Jun 02, 2025

The Gamma Sigma Delta Spring Awards were recently announced. Dr. Phil Myer was named President-Elect, Dr. Saula Zoca was appointed Awards Chair, Senior Lecturer Lacey Johnston was inducted as a…

Research / Awards

2025 International Embryo Technology Society Annual Conference

Posted on Jun 02, 2025

Graduate student Samantha Roberts earned third place overall in the Graduate Student Research Competition.

Research / Awards / Graduate Students / Research

Animal Science Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet

Posted on Jun 02, 2025

The University of Tennessee Department of Animal Science Scholarship and Awards Banquet was held on Tuesday, April 22nd, in the Brehm Animal Science Arena. Students, faculty and staff were joined…

Students / Awards / Graduate Students / Undergraduate Students

Rumen Microbes – Cattle Gut Microbe Series

Posted on Jan 27, 2025

Learn more about the role of the rumen and lower gut microorganisms and their impact on the host’s performance, nutrition, and health. The ruminant is a fascinating animal due to…

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Rumen Microbes – Current Research Showcase

Posted on Jun 05, 2024

Learn more about the role of the rumen and lower gut microorganisms and their impact on the host’s performance, nutrition, and health. The ruminant is a fascinating animal due to…

Research / Labs / Rumen Microbes

Animal Science Students recognized as Student Fellows

Posted on Apr 05, 2024
Rebecca Finchum and Kenzy Hoffman recognized by International Stockmen's Education Foundation

University of Tennessee Animal Science MS graduate students Rebecca Finchum and Kenzy Hoffmann were recently recognized at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The International Livestock Congress recognized them both…

Students / Awards

Students and Faculty in Animal Science Recognized for their Outstanding Achievements in Graduate Research, Teaching, and Mentorship

Posted on Mar 28, 2024

Every year, the UTK Graduate Student Senate (GSS) grants a range of awards to recognize outstanding achievements among graduate students, faculty, staff, graduate student organizations, and senators. This year, members…

Faculty / Students / Awards

Animal Science Student Awarded Undergraduate Researcher of the Year

Posted on Mar 26, 2024
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Kennedy Hill, Senior, was recently awarded the Undergraduate Researcher of the Year Award. This award “recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in undergraduate research through independent inquiry, classwork, or student…

Students / Awards

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