Past Events

The M.Sc. Defence for Samantha Dixon has been scheduled for Monday, July 29th, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building.   The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Lee-Anne Huber Advisor: Angela Canovas Adv. Committee Member:  Paula Menzies Additional Member: Katie Wood   Thesis Title: “Identifying hepatic genes regulating the ovine response to gastrointestinal nematodes”.

The Ph.D. Defence for Alison Lee has been scheduled for Thursday, July 25th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:                 Elijah Kiarie Advisor:                                  Niel Karrow Adv. Committee Member:      Gregoy Bedecarrats Additional Member:                Lee-Anne Huber External Examiner:                Xin Zhao  

Don't forget that Thirsty Third Thursday (TTT) is this Thursday (July 18th, 9:30 AM) in room 141 ☕☕☕ Come and enjoy FREE coffee and treats and great conversation, with your fellow department members. We hope to see there! Cheers, Social Committee and Graduate Student Council

Faculty Meeting

Faculty, Staff, and Students of ABSc! Mark your calendars for Thirsty Third Thursday (TTT), which is next week (June 20th) at 4:00 PM at The Fifth (5th floor, UC)!  *CAUTION*: This month we want to SPICE things up! The famous hot sauce "Da Bomb"  (from Youtube series 'Hot Ones') will be available to try... if you dare to try it!!  Take a break and enjoy drinks, great conversation, and FREE appetizers with your fellow department members. 

This conference will provide an opportunity for veterinarians, researchers, educators, producers and support industries to share knowledge and ideas on improving and maintaining the health of sheep and goats, not just in Canada but around the world.

Hello ABSc Grad Students!   Next Wednesday (June 19th), the OAC GSC invites you to a picnic lunch on Johnston Green at noon! Make sure to bring your lunch and we’ll supply free pop and freezies. This is a great chance to meet fellow graduate students in the OAC and enjoy the nice weather!   Hope to see you there!  

It's time for the Annual CAF BBQ! Wednesday, June 5th 2019 – 11:30am - 1:30pm Central Animal Facility – Building 12 There will be displays, raffles and cake. And of course, an awesome BBQ Lunch - just $6 for a burger and pop (veggie and beef options available). Doors will be open to the community to showcase the amazing research done at Guelph and share how our animals are provided an excellent standard of care.

All Faculty, Staff and Students-Please join us in ANNU 141 for our Department meeting to catch up on everything happening in ABSc.

The Ph.D. Defence for Rathnayaka has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building.   The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:  Dominique Bureau Advisor: Tina Widowski Adv. Committee Member: Stephanie Torrey Additional Member: Lee Niel External Examiner:  Bruce Webster   Thesis Title: “Assessment of Methods for On-farm Euthanasia of Layer Chickens.