Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Invasive Tick detected in Six additional Tennessee Counties
October 17, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Tennessee Department of Health, and University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture today announced the detection of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in an additional six Tennessee counties: Knox County, Jefferson County, Claiborne County, Cocke County, Putnam County, and Sevier County.
Asian Longhorned Tick
U.S. Department of Agriculture offers Barbecue and Food Safety Tips
May 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round.
So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness.
Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.
Outdoor cooking.
Tennessee identifies Large Animal Care Shortage Areas
May 21, 2011
Veterinarians Can Apply for School Loan Repayment Program
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has identified four areas of the state that are now eligible for USDA assistance in filling a shortage of large animal veterinary practitioners.
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) will pay up to $25,000 each year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in an underserved area for three years. [Read more]
