UConn Department of Animal Science

10/12/2026

The UConn Department of Animal Science was pleased to welcome students from across Connecticut to Explore UConn Day on Friday, 10/9.

Students learned more about our Animal Science and Equine Science and Management majors while connecting with faculty, staff, and current students. Through department tours, hands-on learning experiences, and conversations with our community, students gained insight into the academic opportunities and experiences available through the UConn CAHNR) College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.

Thank you to all the students who joined us to explore their interests and learn more about studying Animal Science at UConn. We look forward to welcoming future Huskies to our department!

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

🐂 2026 UConn Beef Cattle Sale List 🐂

Mark your calendars! The UConn Cattle Resource Unit will be hosting the 2026 Beef Cattle Sale on Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 PM, with a preview beginning at 11:30 AM.

This year’s sale will feature a great selection of Angus and Hereford steers, bulls, heifers, and a bred Hereford cow.

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ Preview: 11:30 AM | Sale: 1:00 PM
📍 UConn Cattle Resource Unit (CRU)

Come check out this year’s cattle and support the UConn Cattle Resource Unit! We hope to see you there!

All cattle will be sold by the dollar, not by the pound.

09/30/2026

Explore the possibilities of a career in biotechnology.

In Portal to Possibilities: Biotech Edition, players step through a magical career portal to explore the many worlds of biotechnology. From research labs and environmental fieldwork to classrooms and regulatory agencies, the game introduces youth to real-world careers and the important work professionals do every day. Developed through a collaboration between UConn 4-H, biotechnology experts, and the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University, this interactive game helps inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Play now: https://4hbiotechgames.com/portal-to-possibilities/

09/30/2026

Volunteers needed for our Little International Livestock Show!!

Send us a DM or email [email protected] if you are interested.

09/25/2026

The Department of Animal Science, a part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, within the University of Connecticut, seeks qualified applicants for two (2) full-time positions of Equine Care Specialist (Animal Care Specialist). The Equine Care Specialist is responsible for feeding, watering, grooming, handling, and monitoring horses; maintaining barns, paddocks, arenas, and related facilities; assisting with veterinary and farrier care; operating farm equipment; and supporting instructional and experiential learning opportunities for students. These positions play a critical role in ensuring the health and welfare of University-owned horses while maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized equine operation. The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the daily operation of the Horse Unit and assisting in the continued growth and success of the Department's Animal Science as well as Equine Science and Management programs. Through the provision of high-quality equine care, facility support, and student engagement, these positions will contribute to the unit's teaching, research, and outreach mission. The positions will supervise student employees and may supervise temporary staff as assigned. The Equine Care Specialists will report to the Horse Unit Manager and the Department Head of Animal Science and will be based on the University of Connecticut’s Storrs Campus.

See the full position description by visiting https://s.uconn.edu/499620 and share with any interested candidates.

Please apply online at https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/listing/, Search #499620 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials.

Evaluations of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. For questions regarding this position, you may reach out to Dr. Sarah Reed.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 2, 2026

UConn CAHNR

09/21/2026

Celebrated 4-H and FFA Day at The Big E by presenting three students with the Ruby Morris 4-H Scholarship! 🍀

Erin Judd, Tahlia Watson and Emma Roeben earned their scholarships through a commitment to their 4-H clubs within their home states as well as ESE's agricultural programming.

09/18/2026

2026 UConn Beef Calf Sale

The University of Connecticut Department of Animal Science is pleased to announce the 2026 UConn Beef Calf Sale, taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the UConn Cattle
Resource Unit on Horsebarn Hill Road in Storrs, CT.

Sale Details:

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Public Viewing: 11:30 AM
Sale Begins: 1:00 PM
Location: UConn Cattle Resource Unit, Horsebarn Hill Road, Storrs, CT

Please note: This year’s sale is IN-PERSON ONLY. Bidding will take place in person, with live bidding through Wolf Auction Group. No online bidding will be available.

Final weights will be taken on October 17, 2026, and all animals will receive a rabies vaccine prior to the sale. Purchased animals must depart from the UConn campus by 4:00 PM on October 18.

The sale list will be available beginning October 1. For the sale list and additional information, visit:

s.uconn.edu/beef

Please direct questions to Mary Margaret Smith at [email protected].

09/18/2026

Since joining UConn Extension in 2019, Upadhyaya has helped grow a robust, multifaceted food safety program that supports producers across Connecticut and t ...

09/18/2026

This study demonstrated that using farm-specific data helps more accurately measure the environmental impact of creating and delivering milk