University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

06/17/2026

Thanks to the helping hands of UTIA, UTCVM, UTHSC and the Knoxville Zoo, Lu bounced back to his normal, bubbly self.

A tumor located on Lu’s spinal cord interfered with his brain activity. When his zookeepers noticed, they immediately found a solution to help him.

“These animals are not just animals; they are our friends and family, and we care for them like they are us,” says zookeeper Crystal Mugan. “We were nervous and anxious and wanting the best for him because he is one of the best animals that we have.”

Read Lu’s journey at the link in bio.

06/17/2026

Transition supports food-animal veterinary care in East Tennessee and expands training opportunities for future veterinarians

06/06/2026

Campus collaborations that make a difference!

06/05/2026

Important information from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture regarding animal import requirements.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued temporary animal import requirements following a recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas.

There is currently no indication of an outbreak in Tennessee. This proactive order focuses on education, early detection and prevention to help protect animal health.

New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can affect warm-blooded animals, especially through open wounds. Animal owners, producers, veterinarians and transporters are encouraged to monitor animals closely, especially wounds and areas around the nose, ears, eyes, mouth and genitalia.

Watch for drainage, discharge, bleeding, swelling, discomfort, lethargy, isolation or unusual odors.

Suspected cases must be reported to the Tennessee State Veterinarian’s Office within 24 hours at 615-837-5120 or [email protected].

To read more about the order, visit:
tn.gov/agriculture/animals/animal-health-resources/alerts.html

05/29/2026

What's Neyland's favorite snack? Check out the story!

From a rescue to top dog on campus—get to know the most heartwarming walk-on in UT history

05/29/2026

Our researchers are advancing the fight against tick-borne disease with a discovery that could help stop transmission at the source. This important work highlights the power of innovative research to protect both animal and human health. The findings were published in the EMBO - excellence in life sciences EMBO Journal. https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/stopping-ticks-in-their-tracks/

05/26/2026

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://forms.gle/FebWLTumkE9CvH9q7 See less

Be sure to register for Education Day!
Link: https://forms.gle/FebWLTumkE9CvH9q7

05/20/2026

05/16/2026

Seventy-seven new University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine grads headed your way! Congrats, grads! 🍊

05/16/2026

And it begins! Time lapse video is the veterinary students gathering for a group photo before graduation