Research program focused on the microbiological mechanisms underlying feed efficiency, enteric emissions, and nutrition in beef cattle. Posts are my own.
Joined July 2017
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Jun 7
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 #Probioticsโall aimed at improving the future of #AnimalAg.
@UTAgResearch
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Rumen Phil retweeted
What a week! Tennessee Leadership Summit participants are heading home today after a week filled with leadership development, hands-on learning, and unforgettable experiences. Proud to support this program and thankful to our county Farm Bureaus for helping send these outstanding students.
#TNFarmBureau | #LeadershipSummit
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Itโs an exciting week on Rocky Top! Ninety-seven of Tennesseeโs top high school students are at @UT_Herbert for the Tennessee Leadership Summit, participating in hands-on workshops, team challenges, and sustainability projects. The future of Tennessee agriculture is bright!
#TNFarmBureau | #LeadershipSummit
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Apr 30
A great outing today with a delegation of Brazilian researchers and educators at the @UTIAg.
Really enjoyed the conversations, exchanging ideas, and getting to know each otherโs work. Excited for future collaboration!
Many thanks to the @utsmithcenter for making it possible.
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Apr 21
Grateful to mentor in @ASMicrobiology Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship over the past 2 years.
The future of #microbiology is in good hands. This program brings together driven, thoughtful early-career scientists & gives them the space to grow.
#Mentorship @UTAgResearch
ALT Image Credit - FLMF Cohort - ASM Microbe 2025
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Apr 13
Grateful for the opportunity to share ideas in Expanding Horizons alongside an inspiring group of faculty pushing boundaries across disciplines
Big thanks to @ResearchUTK & @UTAgResearch for investing in faculty development & fostering the next generation of research leadership
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Apr 9
Excited to share work from our team @UTIAg.๐
utianews.tennessee.edu/utia-โฆ
Weโre 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
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๐We have a champion!๐
The winner of Animal Science March Madness is:
๐ด Horses & Horsepower (Dr. Yanqiu Yang)
Thanks to everyone who made Animal Science March Madness a success!
16 Animals. 16 Faculty Programs. One Champion.
@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension
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Animal Science March Madness - ๐Championship Match! ๐ฅ
Horses & Horsepower โ Dr. Yanqiu Yang
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Laying Hen โ Dr. Xiang Li
Who will win it all? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension
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Animal Science March Madness - #Final4
Horses and Horsepower โ Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Bearded Vulture โ Dr. Blair Downey
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension
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Animal Science March Madness - #Final4
Laying Hen โ Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Spotted Salamander โ Dr. Daniel Mathew
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg @UT_Herbert @utextension @UTAgResearch
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Animal Science March Madness - #elite8
Dung Beetle โ Dr. Katie Mason
vs
Spotted Salamander โ Dr. Daniel Mathew
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension
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Animal Science March Madness - #elite8
Laying Hen โ Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Ribeye โ Dr. Kelly Vierck
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension
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Animal Science March Madness - ELITE 8
Horses and Horsepower โ Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Archerfish โ Dr. Jennie Ivey
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @utextension @UT_Herbert
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Animal Science March Madness - ELITE 8
Bearded Vulture โ Dr. Blair Downey
vs
Yakalo โ Dr. Neal Schrick
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @utextension @UT_Herbert
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The Animal Science March Madness Elite 8 is Set!
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg
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Animal Science March Madness - Final Matches of the Sweet 16!
Kangaroo โ Dr. Kyle McLean
vs
Ribeye โ Dr. Kelly Vierck
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg
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Animal Science March Madness - Final Matches of the Sweet 16!
Spotted Salamander โ Dr. Daniel Mathew
vs
Great Horseshoe Bat โ Dr. Saulo Zoca
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg
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Animal Science March Madness โ Matches 5 and 6 are here!
Match 5 is live:
Laying Hen - Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Indian muntjac โ Dr. Jon Beever
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg
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Animal Science March Madness โ Matches 5 and 6 are here!
Match 6 is live:
Dung Beetle โ Dr. Katie Mason
vs
Guinea Pig โ Dr. Troy Rowan
Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness
@UTIAg
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