Rumen Phil

Research program focused on the microbiological mechanisms underlying feed efficiency, enteric emissions, and nutrition in beef cattle. Posts are my own.

[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

F.U.S.E. Animal Science is officially underway!

More to come as we build toward our first cohort in 2027.

F.U.S.E. Animal Science is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

#NIFAimpacts @USDA_NIFA @UTIAg @UTAgResearch

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[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

I’m honored to be included among this year’s @UTIAg award recipients. I’m grateful to the many students, colleagues, collaborators, producers, & partners whose contributions make our research & service possible.

@UT_Herbert @UTAgResearch @utextension

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[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

The Steak and Potatoes Field Day returns Aug. 20 in Crossville! Learn the latest in beef, forage and crop production from UT AgResearch and UT Extension experts. Details: https://t.co/QtdlTMGqVF

[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

🎉 Congratulations to @Rachel_flinch on successfully defending her MS thesis!

Her work explored how the #rumen #microbiome influences #MethaneEmissions & #FeedEfficiency in forage-based beef #cattle operations. Excited to see what’s next for her!

@UTAnimalScience @UTAgResearch

[UT AgResearch @UTAgResearch]

Come join us June 25 for the Tobacco, Beef, and More Field Day at the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield, TN!

[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

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.

@UTAgResearch

[Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation @TNFarmBureau]

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

[Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation @TNFarmBureau]

It’s an exciting week on Rocky Top! Ninety-seven of Tennessee’s 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

[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

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 other’s work. Excited for future collaboration!

Many thanks to the @utsmithcenter for making it possible.

[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

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

[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

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

[Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab]

Excited to share work from our team @UTIAg.👇

https://t.co/8p0O6PXNyK

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

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

🏆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.

@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

Animal Science March Madness - 🏆Championship Match! 🥇

Horses & Horsepower – Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li

Who will win it all? VOTE HERE:

https://t.co/ggVTB0ORrH

@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

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:
https://t.co/ggVTB0ORrH

@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

Animal Science March Madness - #Final4

Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Spotted Salamander – Dr. Daniel Mathew

Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
https://t.co/ggVTB0ORrH

@UTIAg @UT_Herbert @utextension @UTAgResearch

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

Animal Science March Madness - #elite8

Dung Beetle – Dr. Katie Mason
vs
Spotted Salamander – Dr. Daniel Mathew

Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
https://t.co/ggVTB0ORrH

@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

Animal Science March Madness - #elite8

Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Ribeye – Dr. Kelly Vierck

Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
https://t.co/ggVTB0ORrH

@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @UT_Herbert @utextension

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

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:
https://t.co/ggVTB0ORrH

@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @utextension @UT_Herbert

[UT Animal Science @UTAnimalScience]

Animal Science March Madness - ELITE 8

Bearded Vulture – Dr. Blair Downey
vs
Yakalo – Dr. Neal Schrick

Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
https://t.co/ggVTB0ORrH

@UTIAg @UTAgResearch @utextension @UT_Herbert