Hands-On Learning
Graduate Program
Close-Knit Academic and Social Community
Research Opportunities with Distinguished Faculty
All Farm Species on Campus
Faculty Instruct and Advise
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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.
Our Department
Summer Riding 2023
News & Events
Animal Science Winter Newsletter
The Department of Animal Science Winter Newsletter is here! View all of our previous newsletters.
Upcoming Events
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Jun
8
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period12:00am
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period
Thursday, June 8th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus Horsebarn HIll Arena
Learn more and sign up today at http://s.uconn.edu/summer-ridingContact Information: (860) 486-2413, horsepracticum@uconn.edu
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Jun
9
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period12:00am
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period
Friday, June 9th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus Horsebarn HIll Arena
Learn more and sign up today at http://s.uconn.edu/summer-ridingContact Information: (860) 486-2413, horsepracticum@uconn.edu
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Jun
10
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period12:00am
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period
Saturday, June 10th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus Horsebarn HIll Arena
Learn more and sign up today at http://s.uconn.edu/summer-ridingContact Information: (860) 486-2413, horsepracticum@uconn.edu
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Jun
11
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period12:00am
UConn Summer Riding Session 3 Registration Period
Sunday, June 11th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus Horsebarn HIll Arena
Learn more and sign up today at http://s.uconn.edu/summer-ridingContact Information: (860) 486-2413, horsepracticum@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.