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…
Rumen Microbes – Cattle Gut Microbe Series
UT Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale

On January 11th, 2024, the University of Tennessee Bull Development and Evaluation Program held its annual Performance Tested Bull Sale at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Spring…
UT Beef and Forage Center Announces Winners of Grad Poster Competition

The 8th annual UT Beef and Forage Center Graduate Research Poster Competition was held on Monday, December 11, 2023, in coordination with the UT Beef and Forage Center Annual Research…
Changes Concerning OTC Medications

Click on the image below to read more about how changes in over the counter medications might affect you.
Jessy Shanks – Spotlight

Animal Science is fortunate to have dedicated and talented professional staff that assists our faculty in their research and programs. We would like to take the opportunity to let you…
2022 UT Small Ruminant Photo Contest

The 2022 Photo Contest is now open! Do you have awesome photos that are waiting to show off? Anyone can enter a photo (or multiple photos) to be considered for…
Amber Rayborn – Spotlight

Animal Science is fortunate to have dedicated and talented professional staff that assists our faculty in their research and programs. We would like to take the opportunity to let you…
Sawyer Main – Spotlight

Animal Science is fortunate to have dedicated and talented professional staff that assists our faculty in their research and programs. We would like to take the opportunity to let you…
Theileria orientalis Ikeda in Tennessee

Lew Strickland DVMExtension VeterinarianDepartment of Animal Science University of Tennessee With the rapid relocation and movement of animals comes the ever-present potential of spreading diseases among cattle. Since 2017, the…