Medicine News line reported that Assistant Professor Young Tang has identified a molecule that may factor into a new treatment for a pig infection that causes reproductive failure. Tang, who is using artificial technology in his work, is on the faculty of the Department of Animal Science. Hartford Courant quoted Associate Extension Professor Tom Worthley […]
Animals
Virologist joins international effort to eradicate deadly animal disease
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects small ruminants. The disease has a severe rate of morbidity and mortality for many domestic and wild animals, including sheep, goats, deer and antelope. The virus is found primarily in Africa, the Middle East and Asia and has most recently been detected […]
CAHNR in the news
Connecticut by the Numbers ran a story about a UConn study of food insecurity and obesity. It names members of the research team as former Postdoctoral Fellow Rebecca Boehm, Associate Extension Educator Jiff Martin, CAHNR alumna and current Senior Director of Community Partnership and Programs at the Connecticut Food Bank Jaime Foster and Director of […]
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Meet undergraduate Veronica Pleasant
Veronica Pleasant is a senior majoring in animal science and pathology. She has been heavily involved in CAHNR since she started at UConn, assisting with research in a lab in animal science, being involved in the College Ambassador’s program and a member of the Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority. Next fall she will be attending […]