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UConn CVMDL Detects First Cases of EEE This Year in Domestic Animals in CT
A horse and emu were found to have been infected with the rare but serious disease transmitted by mosquito bites
Climate Change and Cattle: Genetics May Hold Answer to Heat Stress Tolerance
The long-term goal of this work is to identify the best genetics for cows in each climatic region of the U.S. to ensure healthy animals and robust milk production
Great Expectations vs Reality of Food Healthiness in Online Grocery Shopping
A new study found that one of the key drivers behind negative reviews of online grocery sites is a mismatch between a products’ expected and actual nutritional value
Study Finds Users Prefer Daily Oral PrEP Pill Despite New Options
Drugs that prevent HIV infection have evolved, but new UConn research shows the standard option is still top with patients
UConn’s CVMDL Detects Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) in a Donkey
The presence of mosquitoes carrying EEEV on the rise in Connecticut, according to surveillance program from CAES and testing from UConn's CVMDL
Increasing Steps by 3,000 Per Day Can Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults
'It’s exciting that a simple lifestyle intervention can be just as effective as structured exercise and some medications'
Serving and Celebrating Local Farms in Connecticut Schools
UConn Extension and partners forge connections between local schools and Connecticut farms with holistic programming and crucial funding
New Research Sheds Light on “Runner’s Knee”
The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address chronic knee pain
UConn’s Kellogg Dairy Center Named New England Green Pastures Winner
This award recognizes an outstanding dairy farm for overall farm management and operation, and considers a farm's contributions to the state and regional agricultural community
Ask UConn Extension: What Does My High-Schooler Need to Know About Personal Finances?
UConn Extension offers audiences of all ages tips to keep their financial futures looking bright