Amy Safran

Lecturer in Animal Science

Contact

   Phone: (860) 486-3376

   Email: Amy.Safran@UConn.edu

   Office: George White Bldg., Room 204

   

 

Background

Education

• Ph.D. (Animal Science), University of Missouri, 2000
• M.S. (Animal Science), University of Missouri, 1996
• B.S. (Animal Science), University of Connecticut, 1994

 
Dr. Safran has served as an Adjunct Faculty member at William Woods University, Keene State College, and Middlesex Community College.  She joined the Department of Animal Science at UConn in August 2012 and is advisor to Sigma Alpha, Block and Bridle Club and Paws and Claws Club.
 

Academics

Classes Taught

ANSC 1001/SAAS 101	Introduction to Animal Science
ANSC 1111/ SAAS 113	Principles of Animal Nutrition
ANSC 1676/SAAS 276	Intro to Companion Animals
ANSC 4311	Advanced Animal Nutrition
ANSC 5614	Advanced Animal Nutrition
ANSC 5683	Graduate Teaching Experience
SAAS 272	Sustainable Animal Management
SAAS 363	Management Skills & Practices - Dairy Cattle I
SAAS 364	Management Skills & Practices - Dairy Cattle II
SAAS 373	Management Skills & Practices- Livestock

Recent Publications

MANUSCRIPTS

Mowrey, A., M.R. Ellersieck, and J.N. Spain.  1999. Effect of fibrous by-products on production and rumen fermentation in lactating dairy cows. J.Dairy Sci. 82:2709-2715.

Mowrey, A. and J.N. Spain. 1999. Results of a nationwide survey to determine feedstuffs fed to lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 82:445-451. 

ABSTRACTS

Mowrey, A., J.N. Spain, M.C. Lucy, M.R. Ellersieck, and K.L. Fritsche. 2001. A two-year study measuring the reproductive performance of dairy cows fed soybeans. J.Dairy Sci. 84(Supp. 1):495. (Abstr.)

Mowrey, A., M.C. Lucy, and J.N. Spain. 1999. Rumen fermentation and reproductive performance of lactating cows fed raw soybeans. J.Dairy Sci. 82(Supp. 1):66. (Abstr.)

Mowrey, A., M.C. Lucy, and J.N. Spain. 1999. Reproductive performance and production characteristics of early lactation dairy cows fed raw soybeans. J.Dairy Sci. 82(Supp. 1):67. (Abstr.)

Mowrey, A. and J.N. Spain. 1997. The effect of feeding fibrous by-products on milk yield, milk components and blood metabolites of lactating dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 80(Supp. 1):183. (Abstr.)

Mowrey, A. and J.N. Spain. 1997. The effect of feeding fibrous by-products on rumen fermentation and blood metabolites of lactating dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 80(Supp. 1):183. (Abstr.)

Mowrey, A. and J.N. Spain. 1996. Results of a nationwide survey of feedstuffs fed to dairy cattle in the US. J. Dairy Sci. (Supp. 1):202. (Abstr.)

Hobbies/ Non-Academic Interests

•   Girl Scout Leader/Cub Scout Den Leader

•   Libraries

•   4-H Dairy