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Welcome to Animal Science
Message from the Department Head
Animal Science was one of the first disciplines taught at the University of Connecticut, established as the historical Storrs Agricultural School in 1881. Today the Department of Animal Science is the home of more than 400 undergraduate students (both 2-year and 4-year programs) as well as dozens of graduate students pursuing advanced degrees. The Department offers ample hands-on learning and student employment opportunities with a total of 1,000+ dairy and beef cattle, sheep, chickens, pigs, and horses all within minutes of walking distance on campus.
The Department's faculty are accomplished educators and scientists for winning university, regional and national teaching and research awards, for publishing in international scientific journals and for serving as leaders in professional societies. Together, they cover the diverse areas of animal genetics/genomics, breeding, biotechnology (genetic engineering and stem cells), animal reproduction, embryology, growth biology and endocrinology, food microbiology and safety, dairy technology and safety, equine science, dairy production and management, meat chemistry, laboratory animal science as well as diversified livestock.
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Animal Science Winter Newsletter
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Upcoming Events
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Mar
31
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense: Jiaqi Zhu8:30am
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense: Jiaqi Zhu
Friday, March 31st, 2023
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Storrs Campus Webex
Identification of Small Molecules Interfering with the PRRSVContact Information: jiaqi.zhu@uconn.edu
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Mar
31
ANSC PhD Defense - Jiaqi Zhu8:30am
ANSC PhD Defense - Jiaqi Zhu
Friday, March 31st, 2023
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Other Virtual via Webex
ANSC PhD Defense - Jiaqi Zhu
Webex Link: https://s.uconn.edu/zhu-defense
"Identification of Small Molecules Interfering with the PRRSV"
Committee -
PI: Dr. Young Tang
Associate Advisors: Dr. Cindy Tian, Dr. Antonio Garmendia, Dr. Abhinav Upadhyay and Dr. James ColeContact Information: Dr. Young Tang, yong.tang@uconn.edu
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Mar
31
ANSC PhD Defense - Nicole Tillquist2:00pm
ANSC PhD Defense - Nicole Tillquist
Friday, March 31st, 2023
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Storrs Campus ATL Building, Room 109
ANSC PhD Defense - Nicole Tillquist
In-Person, Advanced Technology Building (ATL) Room 109
"Multigenerational Effects of Poor Maternal Nutrition During Gestation on Offspring Growth and Development in Sheep"
Committee - PI: Dr. Kristen Govoni
Associate Advisors: Dr. Sarah Reed, Dr. Steven Zinn, Dr. Ji Young Lee, and Dr. Rachel O'NeillContact Information: Kristen Govoni, kristen.govoni@uconn.edu
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Apr
6
ANSC MS Defense - Angela Miller10:30am
ANSC MS Defense - Angela Miller
Thursday, April 6th, 2023
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Storrs Campus George White Building, Room 115
ANSC MS Defense - Angela Miller
In-Person, GW Room 115 (York Room)
“The Effect of Parasitic Load on the Equine Microbiome, Hematological Variables, and Body Condition”
Committee -
Major Advisor: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau
Associate Advisors: Dr. Mary Anne Amalaradjou and Dr. Kristen Govoni.Contact Information: Dr. Jenifer Nadeau, jenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu
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I think the animal science program is phenomenal, and the material they cover is really thorough. It really is something you can’t get at a lot of other institutions.


Experiential Learning
Our students gain invaluable hands-on experience with a wide variety of species from their very first semester. All of our animal units are within walking distance on campus and students have the opportunity to work closely with them in class, through research and a variety of student employment opportunities.
During their time in our program, students will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and hone their skills both in and out of the lab.


Extension & Outreach
Extension programs empower communities by building a network of awareness and knowledge.