Congratulations to Brenda Dykes, our Student Support and Records Specialist, on receiving the Keith and Hollianne Carver Customer Service Award! Brenda’s dedication, kindness, and willingness to help make a meaningful…
Staff Spotlight
Animal Science March Madness
Animal Science March Madness
Meet Dr. Laura Devlin Bacon
Dr. Laura Devlin Bacon grew up on a family farm and marina bordering tidal salt marshes of the Delaware River. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Ursinus College in…
Say Hello to Dr. Daniel Sim – Our New Precision Animal Health Expert!
Daniel Sim is a faculty member with a primary appointment in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and a joint appointment in the…
12 Days of Rumen Microbes
The genus Eubacterium is an anaerobic Gram-positive microbe…
Say Hello to Dr. Xiang Li – Our New Precision Animal Health Expert!
Dr. Xiang Li joined the Department of Animal Science at the University of Tennessee as an Assistant Professor on September 1, 2025. His research focuses on applying advanced qPCR techniques,…
UT Animal Science Faculty Advance Teaching and Outreach with Innovative Educational Tools
The University of Tennessee Department of Animal Science announces two new peer-reviewed teaching publications that exemplify innovation in science education and reflect the department’s commitment to student engagement, outreach, and…
Say Hello to Dr. Yanqiu Yang – Our New Precision Beef Systems & Sustainability Expert!
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…
Join Us in Welcoming Our New Faculty!
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…
Gamma Sigma Delta Spring Awards
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…