Animal Science
UConn Launches New Equine Science and Management Major, Strengthening Connecticut’s Role in a Thriving Industry
Launching in fall 2026, the new major will meet student and industry demand
Sustainability Takes Flight in UConn’s Poultry Science Courses
'We are aiming to educate the next generation workforce to understand that food production is important but at the same time it should not come at the cost of losing our planet'
UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty
Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated
CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement
Members of the CAHNR community came together March 26, 2025 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.
CASE Class of 2025 Includes 12 UConn Faculty Members
The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Celebrates its 50th class with its induction ceremony to be held in Storrs
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know about Raising Backyard Poultry
Raising poultry can be rewarding, but it's important to know how to care for your birds and keep them safe from disease
Virus vs. Bacteria: Phages Prove Effective at Killing Pathogens in Milk
Food microbiologist Dennis D’Amico demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount of common foodborne pathogens in milk
UConn Study Shows Tagatose May Combat Antibiotic-Resistant C. difficile Infections
The results demonstrated that tagatose consumption not only proved safe for animals but also significantly reduced infection symptoms and severity
UConn Firsts: The First Black Student
In 1914, Alan Thacker Busby quietly made history when he became the first Black student to enroll at the school that today is the University of Connecticut
New Treatment Improves Bovine IVF
This approach could have a significant impact on the bovine industry in the U.S. and globally as IVF is an increasingly popular method for breeding cattle