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Jennie Ivey

Associate Professor | Animal Science

Specialization: Equine nutrition and exercise physiology

Overview

Dr. Jennie Lin-Zambito Ivey grew up in a coastal region of New Jersey and completed a B. S. in equine science at Rutgers University in 2009, and a M.S. and PhD at West Virginia University studying equine nutrition and exercise physiology. Dr. Ivey’s research and Extension interests include nutritional, exercise and management interventions to improve equine well-being, along with the impact of owner knowledge on equine management. Dr. Ivey serves on the Teaching and Extension, and Exercise Science Committees for the Equine Science Society, American Youth Horse Council Board of Directors, and as the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round Up Hippology Committee Chair.

Research Focus

Nutritional, exercise and management interventions to improve equine well-being, along with the impact of owner knowledge on equine management

Outreach Focus

Application of science-based recommendations to improve equine health, nutrition, and management. Understanding impact and location of equine populations, industry economics, and equine welfare

Teaching Focus

ANSC 496 Equine Industries ANSC 493 Independent Study ANSC 499 Undergraduate Research ANSC 515 Extension Special Topics

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ANSC 485 - Equine Management
3 credit hour(s)

Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and ethology into complete production and management programs. Types of enterprises, management of feed and pasture resources, health maintenance and first aid, breeding and foaling, farm structures and equipment.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 and ANSC 380.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 330 and ANSC 340.

Other Instructors: Johnston, Lacey

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 496 - Equine Industries
1 - 6 credit hours

Credit for formalized U.S. or international travel, introducing students to issues facing equine industries. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of current events, career options, equine welfare, and the impact of the equine industry on the country’s economy. Determination of credit based on nature of proposed experience. Credit hours will be determined by the department depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return. Can be used to satisfy the internship requirement of the Animal Industries concentration.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor

Other Instructors: Johnston, Lacey | Eckelkamp, Liz

Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer Mini
ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Prado, Tulio M. | Eckelkamp, Liz | Edwards, J. Lannett | Mason, Katie | Tabler, Tom | Myer, Phillip R | Rowan, Troy | Zoca, Saulo | Beever, Jon | Strickland, Lew

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
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865-974-3157

jzivey@tennessee.edu

257 Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996-4574
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Animal Sciences, General, West Virginia Univ Morgantown, 2013
  • MS, Animal Physiology, West Virginia University, 2011
  • BS, Animal Science , Rutgers University, 2009
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lab Members
Sawyer Chance Main
Ashley Self
Olivia Watson
Web Presence
UTHorse.com
UT Equine Program Facebook
TN 4-H Horse Program Facebook

Jennie Ivey

Associate Professor | Animal Science
Picture of Jennie Ivey image

865-974-3157

jzivey@tennessee.edu

257 Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996-4574
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Animal Sciences, General, West Virginia Univ Morgantown, 2013
  • MS, Animal Physiology, West Virginia University, 2011
  • BS, Animal Science , Rutgers University, 2009
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Overview

Dr. Jennie Lin-Zambito Ivey grew up in a coastal region of New Jersey and completed a B. S. in equine science at Rutgers University in 2009, and a M.S. and PhD at West Virginia University studying equine nutrition and exercise physiology. Dr. Ivey’s research and Extension interests include nutritional, exercise and management interventions to improve equine well-being, along with the impact of owner knowledge on equine management. Dr. Ivey serves on the Teaching and Extension, and Exercise Science Committees for the Equine Science Society, American Youth Horse Council Board of Directors, and as the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round Up Hippology Committee Chair.

Research Focus

Nutritional, exercise and management interventions to improve equine well-being, along with the impact of owner knowledge on equine management

Outreach Focus

Application of science-based recommendations to improve equine health, nutrition, and management. Understanding impact and location of equine populations, industry economics, and equine welfare

Teaching Focus

ANSC 496 Equine Industries ANSC 493 Independent Study ANSC 499 Undergraduate Research ANSC 515 Extension Special Topics

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ANSC 485 - Equine Management
3 credit hour(s)

Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology, and ethology into complete production and management programs. Types of enterprises, management of feed and pasture resources, health maintenance and first aid, breeding and foaling, farm structures and equipment.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 and ANSC 380.
(RE) Corequisite(s): ANSC 330 and ANSC 340.

Other Instructors: Johnston, Lacey

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 496 - Equine Industries
1 - 6 credit hours

Credit for formalized U.S. or international travel, introducing students to issues facing equine industries. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of current events, career options, equine welfare, and the impact of the equine industry on the country’s economy. Determination of credit based on nature of proposed experience. Credit hours will be determined by the department depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return. Can be used to satisfy the internship requirement of the Animal Industries concentration.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor

Other Instructors: Johnston, Lacey | Eckelkamp, Liz

Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer Mini
ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Prado, Tulio M. | Eckelkamp, Liz | Edwards, J. Lannett | Mason, Katie | Tabler, Tom | Myer, Phillip R | Rowan, Troy | Zoca, Saulo | Beever, Jon | Strickland, Lew

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Lab Members
Sawyer Chance Main
Ashley Self
Olivia Watson
Web Presence
UTHorse.com
UT Equine Program Facebook
TN 4-H Horse Program Facebook