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. https://t.co/mZc8mGCa8x
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. https://t.co/KmNWvN87EV See less
🕷️ 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: https://t.co/8ZtINbO985
@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 https://t.co/I5jURmd6jN
“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 📖 https://t.co/fKGqvPcNTy
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.
🐝🦋https://t.co/yES33OUCqB
#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. https://t.co/eEJimFCIWf
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 https://t.co/CMu0PO3glj
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: https://t.co/SkQuz2pPw9.
Keep your furry friends safe as the temperatures rise! Check out these essential tips to beat the heat:
Visit https://t.co/rCQNTCr18Q 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.
👉 https://t.co/ns03NS3PZL
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: https://t.co/SqFOI0qJhK. #TickSafety
As many Americans are having more deliveries brought to their doors, delivery drivers are at an increased risk of dog bites. With a little planning, training and preparation, dog owners can make sure these interactions are safe. Learn more at https://t.co/K54W3dBz7n
Spring is here! 🌸 While you head outdoors, stay alert for garden hazards and returning parasites. A little prep keeps your furry friends safe, healthy, and happy as the weather warms up.
#PetSafety
It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week! It's important to know how to avoid risky situations and to understand when you should and should not interact with dogs. Here are a few scenarios when you should avoid petting a dog. You can find more tips at https://t.co/K54W3dBz7n
@epp_tn Exciting new resource for our Tennessee beef and livestock producers.
The Exotic and Invasive Vector and Vector-Borne Disease website has recently been launched. The effort involved our team members Becky Trout Fryxell, Katy Smith, and Gwyn McClelland, Liz Short, along with support from UTIA Information and Technology Services (ITS). The website will provide a range of science-based information on disease vectors such as ticks, mosquitoes, flies, and fleas, and the pathogens they transmit, with a focus on protecting human and animal health. https://t.co/cfwQnjYkLA
Mini sweet peppers are easier to grow, ripen faster and face fewer pest problems than their full-sized counterparts - a perfect choice for home gardeners!
Discover top varieties, growing tips and more about the UT Gardens' April Plant of the Month: https://t.co/le2LFKWzeN