Rumen Phil @RumenMicroLab
Research program focused on the microbiological mechanisms underlying feed efficiency, enteric emissions, and nutrition in beef cattle. Tweets are my own. tiny.utk.edu/pmyer Knoxville, TN Joined July 2017-
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Excited to learn alongside leaders from across the land-grant system at LEAD21 and bring new ideas back to the University of Tennessee. Grateful for the opportunity to grow, connect, and serve. #LEAD21 #LandGrantProud #UTIA #Vols lead-21.org
New work from our group and Sophia Ascolese on molecular and metabolic insights into muscle development and feed efficiency in beef #cattle from our @USDA_NIFA funded project! frontiersin.org/journals/anima…
More work lead by @UTEquineProgram & collab w our group! @UT_Herbert Integrating bones & biomes: bringing biological science education to elementary school communities through a tangible learning tool | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jm…
Newly published work with @UTEquineProgram! Development of an interactive game-based learning tool to enhance understanding of microbiology in animal health and nutrition | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jm…
Excited for this work from our group and @maddforscience based on our @USDA_NIFA funded research at #ASMicrobe! Inclusion of Host Genetics, the Rumen Microbiome, and Holobiont Effects Improve Phenotypic Prediction for Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle
Great work from our group and @maddforscience based on our @USDA_NIFA funded research at #ASMicrobe!
Time to kickoff #ASMMicrobe2025 in Los Angeles! @ASMicrobiology @UTAnimalScience
Fun work from @JuanFerCordero on the effects of a low dose of isoflavones in beef cattle undergoing tall fescue toxicosis! mdpi.com/3322716 @UTAgResearch @UTAnimalScience #BEEF
Our own Adella Lonas and Kennedy Hill discussing their experiences as part of the graduate student panel at the @UT_Herbert and @UKAgriculture Grad Student Preview Night!
Great advice from Dr. Daniel Mathew speaking on the “Nitty Gritty” details of what graduate school entails. A fun time at the @UT_Herbert and @UKAgriculture Grad School Preview Night!
Always great to come to work on your birthday and get this greeting! We have great grad students in our @UTAnimalScience department. #dinos
TSU & UTIA held the 4th Joint Research Summit to further collaborations in research & innovation to address grand challenges facing our state and beyond. Fifteen faculty in ag, natural resources & environmental sciences from both institutions provided research program overviews.
Excited to collaborate and share our @UTAgResearch at the @TSUCollegeofAG and @UTIAg research summit. #Beef #Microbiome
Another great collaboration with the Shepherd & Schneider labs! @UTAgResearch @UTAnimalScience Stocker cattle respiratory disease peerj.com/articles/18858/ via @PeerJLife
Exciting new work from our group and Native Microbials in @SciReports! Performance improvements & increased ruminal microbial interactions in Angus heifers via supplementation with native rumen bacteria during high-grain challenge nature.com/articles/s4159…
Congratulations Dr. Henniger! The newest PhD from @UTAnimalScience. So much accomplished over the years. Well deserved! @maddforscience @MaddieHenniger
A beautiful, but cold, day on #RockyTop.
Excited to share our new research from Gabbi Martin & supported by the TN Beef Promotion Board: Pregnancy influences on the rumen environment of Angus heifers differing in feed efficiency @UTAgResearch @TNBeefCouncil @TennesseeCattle frontiersin.org/journals/anima…

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