Congrats @jepsonfarms1806 for being named 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year! The @TNFarmBureau Harvesting Hope Gala was a blast! 🚜 🌽 🍊

Updated recall alert related to cat food ⬇️

With the recent detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Texas, Tennessee Farm Bureau encourages livestock producers, pet owners, and others who work with warm-blooded animals to familiarize themselves with the signs of this invasive pest. It is important to note the detection of NWS does not pose a food safety risk and does not threaten the safety of meat or dairy products. Read More ➡️ tnfarmbureau.org/new-world-s… #TNFarmBureau | #TNAgriculture

A timely message from Dr. Rebecca Trout Fryxell ‼️ New World Screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed by USDA APHIS in the United States after being identified in the umbilical area of a calf in southern Texas. We are sharing this as an educational awareness update—not an alarm: this was a single calf, the calf has been treated, and no further cases have been identified. Rapid reporting and response are exactly what helps protect animal health and the livestock industry. What to know: - NWS is a parasitic fly; the larvae can infest wounds which include newborn navels, minor cuts, and summer injuries can be risk points—making routine checks especially important. - If you see a wound that’s worsening quickly, has unusual irritation, or you suspect larvae, contact your veterinarian promptly and follow reporting guidance. USDA has a response “playbook” and established procedures for detection, surveillance, and control. Playbook and additional guidance are available through USDA APHIS resources as well (screwworm.gov). Tennessee producers should start practicing consistent warm-weather routines—more frequent health and welfare checks, prompt wound care, fly control, and prevention steps that reduce summer wounds/injury (fence and facility checks, castration/dehorning site monitoring, navel care, etc.). Awareness good management timely reporting keeps incidents small and contained. Learn more about NWS via these factsheets: USDA APHIS NWS myth busters factsheet: aphis.usda.gov/sites/default… USDA APHIS NWS Playbook: aphis.usda.gov/sites/default… UTIA NWS Factsheet: utia.tennessee.edu/publicati…

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June is National Pet Preparedness Month - an important time to review your family's emergency plans and ensure you've incorporated a plan for your pets as well. You can find other helpful preparedness tips here: bit.ly/3ZSST0y

New World Screwworm has been detected 25 miles from the US border after a case was identified in a ⁠a five-year-old goat in Mexico's Coahuila state. bit.ly/4ogodlp

Our researchers are advancing the fight against tick-borne disease with a discovery that could help stop transmission at the source. Innovative research that protects both animal and human health. The findings were published in EMBO Journal. vetmed.tennessee.edu/stoppin…

FREE! Be sure to register for the Tennessee Meat Goat Association Education Day on June 13 in Columbia, TN. Topics include managing parasites, FAMACHA hands-on workshop, hands-on meat goat grading, and nutrition. forms.gle/FebWLTumkE9CvH9q7 See less

Recall alert for dog owners

🕷️ Tick Ready Tennessee Workshop Series 🕷️ Join the University of Tennessee Medical & Veterinary Entomology Team for a free, hands-on workshop on tick ID, tick-borne diseases, and prevention for people and animals. Open to producers, veterinarians, students, outdoor workers & the public. Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/P2BW…   @utcvm @utextension @UTAgResearch @UTIAg

Wednesday May 20th is world bee day. Critical to agriculture and horticulture. Although they can bee annoying, we celebrate the vital role that they play in the ecosystem. World Bee Day 2026 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations share.google/qsc1qvhHM00rLyh…

“It’s a bee!” 🐝 Bees and other pollinators help grow the food we eat 🍎🍇🫐🥦🥕🍅 Over 75% of the world's major crops depend on pollination, yet pollinators are in decline. This #WorldBeeDay, discover why we should all BEE grateful and how to help 📖 bit.ly/4cVrUJe

Why is pollination vital for our existence? 🌺90% of the world’s wild flowering plants 🌽75% of the world’s top food crops It all depends, or at least in part, on animal pollination. 🐝🦋fao.org/world-bee-day/ #WorldBeeDay #SavetheBees

Leadership doesn’t stop at the clinic or classroom. Through his participation in @LeadKnox, @AndersonUTCVM is helping to strengthen connections between the veterinary college and the broader community. vetmed.tennessee.edu/leaders…

Paying it forward--that is what being a Volunteer is all about! One of our alumnae, Dr. Bri Fredrich, champions ongoing mentorship and investing in people. A great story from @Swinewebcom swineweb.com/a-veterinarians…

For centuries, the inability to regrow lost body parts has been a limitation of humans and other mammals. But new research from the VMBS suggests this limitation may not be permanent. Instead, the capacity for regeneration may still exist. Read more: bit.ly/4tpM8AF.

Keep your furry friends safe as the temperatures rise! Check out these essential tips to beat the heat: Visit tvmanet.com for more pet care resources.  #TVMA #PetSafety #SummerHeat #TennesseeVets

New episode of The Work We Do is out! Charles Spillane, @FAOScienceChief, reflects on his lifelong love of science fiction, why innovation still misses many farmers, and his vision for the future of agrifood science. 👉 youtu.be/Zmy7qSRgVRI

TDH urges Tennesseans to take precautions against tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, RMSF, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome. 🛡️ Use repellent • Wear long sleeves • Check for ticks Stay safe outdoors ☀️ Learn more: tn.gov/health/news/2026/4/29…. #TickSafety