NBC Connecticut visited the Kellogg Dairy Center in a video news segment about how Connecticut dairy is part of the climate change solution. They spoke with Animal Science Department Head and Professor and Steve Zinn and UConn Extension Department Head and Assistant Director Bonnie Burr about the college’s dairy facilities and related educational programs. Zinn […]
Animals
Meet recent alumna Gabriella Sulpizi
Gabriella Sulpizi, a recent graduate of the animal science major, was involved in various research projects as well as extracurricular activities during her time at UConn. She has worked in many animal science labs studying a range of topics from neuroscience to working with sheep. She was also the president of Alpha Zeta, the professional […]
Meet undergraduate student Caroline Selesky
Caroline Selesky is a senior animal science major from Alabama who learned about UConn by crossing paths with department head Professor Steven Zinn in an airport. She involves herself in UConn Recreation as a fitness instructor and works at the department’s animal barns as a management intern. She also conducts research related to animal nutrition […]
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uconnanimalscience The first foal of the season is here! A sassy chestnut filly by UC Domination and out of Friend Charity Rose. (Please remember that the barns are still closed. Mares and foals will be viewable by the public in early summer!) @uconnequine @uconn @uconncahnr #uconnanimalscience #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience
CAHNR in the news
The Daily Campus recently highlighted the research of Associate Professor Dennis D’Amico of the Department of Animal Science. Through the D’Amico Microbiology Laboratory, his research group studies dairy science, in particular the production of cheese. VKTRY Gear, a Connecticut company, announced the results of a study conducted by the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) on insoles […]