Past Events

Members of ABSc are participating in the Bowl For Kid's Sake "fun"-raising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph which supports 700 local children and youth with quality mentoring programs for FREE!  A friendly-competitive bowling match between Animal Crackers (Faculty/Staff) and The Alley Cats (Graduate Students) will take place Friday April 26th from 4-6pm at Woodlawn Bowl.  If you would like to support this great cause and make a pledge, please visit the following team pages:

Dr. W. Allan King a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Ontario Veterinary College will present a CGIL Seminar on Friday, April 26th. The seminar will begin at 1:30 pm in room 141 of the Animal Science & Nutrition building.  

Department of Animal Biosciences Faculty Meeting

The M.Sc. Defence for Ilona Parenteau has been scheduled for Friday, April 26th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 030, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Katie Wood Advisor: Elijah Kiarie Adv. Committee Member: Anna-Kate Shoveller Additional Member: Lee-Anne Huber   Thesis Title: “Performance and metabolic responses to dietary levels of isoleucine in laying hens fed low crude protein diets fortified with synthetic amino acids”.

The Ph.D. Defence for Patrick Birkl has been scheduled for Thursday, April 25th, 2019 @ 1:00 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair:  Gregoy Bedecarrats Advisor:  Alexandra Harlander Adv. Committee Member:  Georgia Mason Additional Member:  Anna-Kate Shoveller External Examiner:  Maja Makagon   Thesis Title: “Feather pecking and tryptophan metabolism in laying hens”.                                                      

The M.Sc. Defence for Tiana Owens has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Michael Steele Advisor: Anna-Kate Shoveller Adv. Committee Member: Trevor Devries Additional Member: Bala Balamurugan   Thesis Title: “The effects of processing diets for companion animals”.

Samir Id Lahoucine a CGIL Ph.D. candidate will present a CGIL Seminar on Friday, April 12th. The seminar will begin at 1:30 pm in room 141 of the Animal Science & Nutrition building.  

For Graduate Students of ABSc the Animal Biosciences Graduate Student Council will be hosting a multi-team based escape room competition at Exitus Escape Rooms on Thursday, April 11th at 6pm!    This event will cost $15 per student (graduate students and post docs only please) and a maximum of 24 spots are available so please RSVP to abscgsc@uoguelph.ca   Event Details: 

Undergraduate students enrolled in ANSC*4700/4710 (Research in Animal Biology I/II) will be presenting research posters April 10th/11th from 1-5pm in ANNU 141. Come join us to see the various research being conducted in the department. Refreshments and treats are provided!

Undergraduate students enrolled in ANSC*4700/4710 (Research in Animal Biology I/II) will be presenting research posters April 10th/11th from 1-5pm in ANNU 141. Come join us to see the various research being conducted in the department. Refreshments and treats are provided!