Animal Science

UCAHNRA Board Member Headshots

UCAHNRA Board Supports College, Connects Alumni

The CAHNR Alumni Board, UCAHNRA, helps the College realize its strategic vision and fosters inclusive community

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CAHNR Welcomes 14 New Faculty Members for Fall 2021

This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community

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My CAHNR Summer: Megan Davenport Grows as an Agricultural Educator

Through her internship with UConn Extension, Megan Davenport '22 (CAHNR) is sharing her love of agriculture with the community

Xiuchun 'Cindy' Tian stands next to a roadsign bearing the name of her late husband, UConn researcher Jerry Yang, who is known for his pioneering work in animal cloning. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Cindy Tian Named Interim Department Head of Animal Science

International expert in embryology and biotechnology, Tian takes the helm at the end of August 2021

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The Best of Both Breeds: UConn Researchers Studying Best Feeding Practices for Crossbred Calves

This study will provide farmers with an easily applicable, affordable strategy to produce the best stock possible

CAHNR Dean Indrajeet Chaubey Wins John Deere Gold Medal

This medal recognizes lifetime achievement in agricultural engineering that produces new concepts, products, art, or science.

Steven Zinn, professor and head of animal scicence, in an advising session with C.J. Mozeika '20 (CAHNR) at his office in the George C. White Building on Oct. 16, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Zinn Receives American Society of Animal Science Morrison Award

This award recognizes Zinn’s significant lifetime contributions to livestock production research

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Happy Trails on Horsebarn Hill

Take a ride along one of UConn's most iconic spots and learn some of its history at the same time

Researcher Kumar Venkitanarayanan at his lab in the George White Building.

Venkitanarayanan Named Institute of Food Technologists Fellow

This prestigious honor recognizes Venkitanarayanan’s remarkable contributions to improving food safety of eggs and poultry meat.

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Probiotic Intervention to Prevent Salmonella Infection in Poultry

By targeting Salmonella infection and spread at multiple developmental stages, this intervention could greatly reduce the risk to consumers.