F.U.S.E. Animal Science is officially underway at @UTIAg!
Learn more about the new fellowship preparing future animal science professionals through research, Extension and professional development.
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UT Animal Science retweeted
Proud to have our lab representing @UTKnoxville & @UTIAg at #ASMMicrobe 2026 in D.C.
Our students are presenting research spanning #FeedSupplements, #MethaneMitigation, #FeedEfficiency, & next-gen #Probiotics—all aimed at improving the future of #AnimalAg.
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UT Animal Science retweeted
Excited to share work from our team @UTIAg.👇
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We’re integrating host genetics, rumen epithelial biology, & the microbiome to better understand feed efficiency in beef cattle.
This work is supported by the @USDA_NIFA. #NIFAimpacts @UTAgResearch
🏆We have a champion!🏆
The winner of Animal Science March Madness is:
🐴 Horses & Horsepower (Dr. Yanqiu Yang)
Thanks to everyone who made Animal Science March Madness a success!
16 Animals. 16 Faculty Programs. One Champion.
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Animal Science March Madness - 🏆Championship Match! 🥇
Horses & Horsepower – Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li
Who will win it all? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness - #Final4
Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Spotted Salamander – Dr. Daniel Mathew
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness - #Final4
Horses and Horsepower – Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Bearded Vulture – Dr. Blair Downey
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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The Animal Science March Madness Final 4 is Set! tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
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Animal Science March Madness - #elite8
Dung Beetle – Dr. Katie Mason
vs
Spotted Salamander – Dr. Daniel Mathew
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness - #elite8
Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Ribeye – Dr. Kelly Vierck
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness - ELITE 8
Bearded Vulture – Dr. Blair Downey
vs
Yakalo – Dr. Neal Schrick
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness - ELITE 8
Horses and Horsepower – Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Archerfish – Dr. Jennie Ivey
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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The Animal Science March Madness Elite 8 is Set!
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Animal Science March Madness - Final Matches of the Sweet 16!
Spotted Salamander – Dr. Daniel Mathew
vs
Great Horseshoe Bat – Dr. Saulo Zoca
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness - Final Matches of the Sweet 16!
Kangaroo – Dr. Kyle McLean
vs
Ribeye – Dr. Kelly Vierck
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness — Matches 5 and 6 are here!
Match 6 is live:
Dung Beetle – Dr. Katie Mason
vs
Guinea Pig – Dr. Troy Rowan
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness — Matches 5 and 6 are here!
Match 5 is live:
Laying Hen - Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Indian muntjac – Dr. Jon Beever
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness — Matches 3 and 4 are here!
Match 4 is live:
Yakalo – Dr. Neal Schrick
vs
Broiler Chickens – Dr. Jun Lin
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness — Matches 3 and 4 are here!
Match 3 is live:
Archerfish – Dr. Jennie Ivey
vs
Anglo-Nubian Goat – Dr. Liz Eckelkamp
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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Animal Science March Madness — Round 1 Begins!
Match 2 is live:
Bearded Vulture — Dr. Blair Downey
vs
Okapi — Dr. Phillip Myer
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
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