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Sherri Cox's Qualifying Exam
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
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ABSc GSC Creative Expression of Research Competition
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:
Reza Akbari
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
Youngji Rho - Ph.D. Defence
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
M.Sc.Defence - Kortney Acton
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”.
Felipe Henrique Padua Santos - M.Sc. Defence
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”.
M.Sc. Defence - Lauren Hansen
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”.
M.Sc. Defence - Nicole Gregory
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”.