Animal Science
Protecting People and Animals from Eastern Equine Encephalitis
With this mosquito-borne disease currently circulating in New England, Emily Reinhardt ’20 (CAHNR), assistant clinical professor, and Ash Nakashima, graduate student, in UConn’s Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science share information to keep Connecticut residents and their animals safe.
‘Honey’ Fitch’s Legacy: UConn Scholars ‘Advance So Others Can Follow’
The Harrison Fitch Leadership Fund continues the trailblazing legacy of UConn's first Black basketball player
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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.