Dr. Yang Zhao joined our department as an assistant professor on August 1st, 2020. He holds a joint research and teaching appointment. He will teach Poultry Management (ANSC 484) and…
Meet Yang Zhao
Welcome Katie Mason!
Katie Mason joins Animal Science as an Extension Beef Cattle Specialist in Nutrition Management. A native of Georgia, Katie’s interest in the beef industry began when she attended Abraham Baldwin…
Commendations!
Dr. Daniel Mathew, Assistant Professor in Animal Science has received a USDA-NIFA grant titled “Characterization of Elongating Cow Conceptus Environment: Identification of Proteins and Metabolites Essential for Survival of the…
Congratulations!
In a recent faculty meeting the news was announced that Dr. Brynn Voy was promoted to professor. Congratulations Dr. Voy! Visit Dr. Voy’s personal webpage to learn more about her…
Graduate Student Kickoff!
Save the date! This exciting event will incorporate information complementary to the graduate student handbook that is important for incoming and existing graduate students. The morning will consist of brief…
State Veterinarian Warns Livestock Owners of Virus Threat
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, the Tennessee state veterinarian’s office issued a warning of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) outbreak in several midwestern states. Read the full statement from the Tennessee…
Rumen Microbes – A look back at 2019
In honor of a great year at rumenmicrobes.utk.edu and all the microbes featured, we’ve developed …
Rumen Microbes – Trueperella Pyogenes
Trueperella pyogenes (formerly known as Actinomyces pyogenes and Arcanobacterium pyogenes) …
Rumen Microbes – Eubacterium cellulosolvens
This feature talks about Eubacterium cellulosolvens. This is an anaerobic, peritrichous …
Rumen Microbes – Ureaplasma spp.
Ureaplasma microbes are one of two important types of bacteria of the bacterial group called Mollicutes…