Past Events

The oral portion of the PH.D. Qualifying Examination for Sherry Cox scheduled for March 1st, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, ANNU #70 (Animal Science & Nutrition Building). Examination Committee and main area of responsibility for questioning Examining Chair: Anna-Kate Shoveller MAJOR AREA:   Wildlife Rehabilitation: Avian Lead Toxicosis - Esther Finegan and Jim Atkinson ADDITIONAL SUBJECT AREAS: 1) Wild Animal Welfare: Ian Duncan 2) Wildlife Hospital Design: Vern Osborne  

Greetings Animal Biosciences, As we go through another semester of remote learning, we are reminded that we are all in this together. Let’s come together to celebrate all that is being accomplished! As such, the ABSc GSC is organizing a virtual Creative Expression of Research Competition for everyone to appreciate the amazing research being conducted in the Department! HOW IT WORKS: 

The Ph.D. Defence for Reza Akbari Moghaddam Kakhki has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 @ 12:00 p.m.  The examining committee will consist of:   Examining Chair:   Wendy Pearson Advisor:   Elijah Kiarie Adv. Committee Member:   David Mutch Additional Member:   David Ma External Examiner:   Doug Korver  

The Ph.D. Defence for Youngji Rho has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 @ 2:00 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Katie Wood Advisor: Elijah Kiarie Adv. Committee Member: Lee-Anne Huber Additional Member:  Ming Fan External Examiner:  Rajesh Jha  

The M.Sc. Defence for Kortney Acton has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:  Vern Osborne Advisor:  Katie Wood Adv. Committee Member: Michael Steele Additional Member:  John Cant   Thesis Title: “Maternal metabolizable protein level and/or methionine supplementation effects on beef steer progeny feedlot performance, feed efficiency, and carcass quality”.   

The M.Sc. Defence for Felipe Henrique Padua Santos has been scheduled for Monday, January 4th, 2021 @ 9:30 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:   Anna-Kate Shoveller Advisor: Trevor Devries Adv. Committee Member:  Renee Bergeron Additional Member: Derek Haley   Thesis Title: “Impact of a dietary citrus extract on the behaviour and production of lactating dairy cows following regrouping”. 

The M.Sc. Defence for Lauren Hansen has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 @ 1:00 p.m. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Elijah Kiarie Advisor: Lee-Anne Huber Adv. Committee Member: Ira Mandell Additional Member: Bob Friendship   Thesis Title: “Precision feeding gestating sows: effects on offspring growth, immune system robustness, and carcass and meat quality”. 

The M.Sc. Defence for Nicole Gregory has been scheduled for Friday, December 18th, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m.    The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:  Michael Steele Advisor: Lee-Anne Huber Adv. Committee Member: Chantal Farmer Additional Member:  Elijah Kiarie   Thesis Title: “The effect of a High-fibre gilt development feeding program on body composition and subsequent lactation performance”.