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February 2024

Dr. James Koltes

CGIL Seminar - "Identification of new technologies to improve feed efficiency in dairy cattle"

Good afternoon CGIL, This week we are happy to have Dr. James Koltes, assistant professor at Iowa State University, presenting for us on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM EDT/EST on the virtual platform Microsoft Teams. The presentation title is: "Identification of new technologies to improve feed efficiency in dairy cattle".

Rebecca Lawson's MSc Defence

Effects of Dietary Protein to Lipid Ratio and Insect Meal on Growth Performance, Feed Utilization and Gut Microbiome of Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis)
Dr. Manuel Juárez

CGIL Seminar - “The role of phenomics in genetic selection. Case studies from AAFC Lacombe”

Good afternoon CGIL, This week we are happy to have Dr. Manuel Juárez, a Livestock Phenomics Scientist at the Lacombe Research and Development Centre - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, presenting for us on Friday, February 9th, 2024. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM EDT/EST on the virtual platform Microsoft Teams. The presentation title is: “The role of phenomics in genetic selection. Case studies from AAFC Lacombe”.

Equine First Aid Course - February 2024

This winter, the Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph will be hosting several hands-on equine first aid courses at the Equine Sports Medicine and Reproduction Centre (ESMRC).
Valentine's Event poster

ABSc Valentine's Event

This Valentine’s Day we will be hosting a mail delivery service so that you can send your love to anyone - the good old fashion way!  Join us to write a letter or small note to express your love, gratitude, or admiration to anyone in the department. We will ensure that your feelings get delivered and your identity will be kept anonymous if preferred. 
Dr. Yuri Utsunomiya

CGIL Seminar - “Genomics in Animal Breeding: Transitioning from Basic Science to Applied Technology”

Good afternoon CGIL, This week we are happy to have Dr. Yuri Utsunomiya, a Senior Genomics Research Scientist at ST genetics, presenting for us on Friday, February 16th, 2024. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM EDT/EST on the virtual platform Microsoft Teams. The presentation title is: “Genomics in Animal Breeding: Transitioning from Basic Science to Applied Technology”.

Jihao You's PhD Defence

Title: Predicting Pellet Quality at the Mill Level Using Machine Learning and Statistical Models
Grad Panel Flyer for Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Graduate Student Panel

The CCSAW student chapter is hosting a grad student panel on Thursday, February 29th for students interested in pursuing grad studies in animal behaviour and welfare. The event will take place from 6:00-7:30pm in ANNU 102. Please share the attached poster with your classes or with anyone who may like to attend!