Animal Science
Cheese Champions: UConn Cheeses Win Awards in National, Regional Competitions
The cheeses are produced on-site at the UConn Creamery using milk from the UConn dairy herd and are available for sale at the UConn Dairy Bar
August 21, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
$3.34 Million USDA Grant Supports Development of Organic Poultry Industry
This new grant focuses on multiple objectives to advance the safety, efficiency, and economic outlook for organic poultry farming
August 15, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn 4-H Sparks Career Exploration for Tahlia Watson of Bloomfield
For Tahlia Watson, UConn 4-H provided a spark that ignited a love for working with animals, leadership, and community engagement
August 13, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
New Grant Focuses on Improving Meat Quality
CAHNR researchers will investigate if Vitamin E as a dietary supplement can improve the meat from cattle with hypertension
Mitochondria and Maternal Health in Sheep
Alana Wolfson is spending her summer in the lab studying the impact of under- and over-nutrition on ewes and their offspring
July 30, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Home on Horsebarn Hill
Learn what goes on behind the scenes at this iconic UConn locale that is beloved by students, alumni, and the community
July 23, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Patented Probiotic Spray Method Improves Hatchability, Health of Chicks
This method improves chick health for broiler production without relying on antibiotics, a positive step for human and animal health
June 25, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Greening the Food Supply Chain: Developing Sustainable Food Systems through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
A recently published paper highlights the current state of sustainable food production research, from food nanotechnology to plant-based options and urban agriculture.
June 20, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Bird Flu and Milk: What You Need to Know from UConn Dairy Safety Expert Dennis D’Amico
While cases have not been detected in Connecticut yet, D'Amico answers common questions about the safety of milk products
June 12, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Chaubey Reappointed as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
During his first term, Chaubey oversaw record growth at CAHNR in research, academics, and extension engagement
June 11, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD