Past Events

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”.  

The end of this challenging 2020 year is almost here, and unfortunately we will not be able to hold our Christmas party. As we are not able to celebrate in person this year’s achievements and challenges, we will do so virtually, via Teams. Please join us this coming Thursday December 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM vai MS Teams for retirement and award winner congratulations!

The OAC Graduate Student Council will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Decorating Competition with a prize for best decorated!  Entering the competition is easy, just submit a photo of your cookie to Robin Bradley (rbradl03@uoguelph.ca) by Wednesday December 16that 4pm. Remember to follow the OAC GSC’s (@oacgsc) Instagram page to vote for your favourite cookie in the semi-finals on December 17th and the finals on December 18th. Happy Holidays everyone!   Your OAC GSC Reps, Erin and Hannah

The M.Sc. Defence for Camilla Rosenberg has been scheduled for Friday, December 11th, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Michael Steele Advisor: Christine Baes Adv. Committee Member: Andy Robinson Additional Member:  Francesca Malchiodi   Thesis Title: “Identification and evaluation of novel estrous-related fertility traits using automated sensor data from commercial Holstein herds”.