Jenifer Nadeau

Associate Professor/Equine Extension Specialist

Dr. Nadeau helps horse owners with non-medical issues arising with horses and works with the UConn 4-H Horse Program. She teaches ANSC 2251, Horse Science in the fall and spring, and one section of UNIV 1810, FYE ANSC Learning Community in the fall. She also teaches 3 independent study classes and the trail practicum. She is currently conducting research entitled “One Health – Dog Bite Prevention and Recovery Program as well as development of a non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) method for recording brain activity in horses during rest, brief social separation, and reward. She has one MS Graduate Student, Harper Sanford.

Education

  • Ph.D., Animal Science, University of Tennessee, 2001
  • M.S., Comparative and Experimental Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine 1997
  • B.S., Animal Science, University of Kentucky, 1995
  • A.A.S., Agricultural Science, State University of New York at Morrisville College, 1993

Teaching

  • ANSC/SAAS 2251/251. Horse Science
  • ANSC 2699. Independent Study (Equine Health Management, Equine Extension Techniques, and Equine Trail Management)
  • UNIV 1810. Animal Science Learning Community

Research Areas / Expertise

  • Equine
  • Parasites
  • Canine
  • Dog bite prevention

Selected Publications

  1. Yalavarthi, G., Sabbinen, H., Kosuri, P., Amalaradjou, M., Govoni, K., & Nadeau, J. (2026). Influence of housing and fecal egg count on cytokine profiles (IL-4 and IL-13) in equines. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 163, Article 105922. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105922
  2. DeBel, N. A., Yalavarthi, G., Johnson, J. R., Simoneau, A. T., Sweeney, B., Stearns, G., Saliceti, A., Rutstein, H., Amalaradjou, M. A., Govoni, K. E., McBride, Z. G., Moore, T. E., & Nadeau, J. A. (2026). Influence of parasitic load, breed, age, housing and season on skin and hair coat condition in horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 159, Article 105818. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105818
  3. He, Y., Nadeau, J., Reed, S., Hoagland, T., Bushmich, S., Aborn, S., Jones, A. K., & Martin, D. (2020). The Effect of Season on Muscle Growth, Fat Deposition, Travel Patterns, and Hoof Growth of Domestic Young Horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 85, Article 102817. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2019.102817
  4. Manfredi, J. M., Stapley, E. D., Nadeau, J. A., & Nash, D. (2020). Investigation of the Effects of a Dietary Supplement on Insulin and Adipokine Concentrations in Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Dysregulation. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 88, Article 102930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.102930
  5. Nadeau∗, J., & McCaffrey, D. (2009). Enhancing Equine Curricula Through Course Redesign: A Case Study. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 29(5), 440–441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2009.04.136

Selected Awards and Honors

  • Donald M. Kinsman Award for Excellence in CANR/RHSA Undergraduate Teaching by Junior Faculty, University of Connecticut (2013)
  • Special Merit Award, CT River Coastal Conservation District (2013)
  • Outstanding Service Award, Eastern National 4-H Roundup (2018)
  • Distinguished Service Award, American Youth Horse Council (2019)

    Extension, Outreach, and Service

    Dr. Nadeau writes articles for the CT Horse Council Newsletter. She also writes fact sheets for horse owners. She gives presentations across the state to various horse-related groups. She works closely with the 4-H Horse Program. She coordinates the FFA Regional Judging Contest at UConn and holds the annual CT Horse Symposium at UConn. She involves students in all of these activities.

    Professional Profiles

    Jenifer Nadeau
    Contact Information
    Emailjenifer.nadeau@uconn.edu
    Phone860-486-4471
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    Office LocationGeorge White Bldg., Room 003 | Lab: Room 211
    LinkCT Horse Survey