The Department of Animal Biosciences has recently established an EDI Committee to enhance the quality of the working and educational environments in our unit. You can see some of the things we are doing in the new EDI section on our website: https://animalbiosciences.uoguelph.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-committee
Dr. Kate Shoveller, a leading animal nutrionist and Associate Professor in ABSc, was recently featured in the Toronto Star where she provided some insight on the growing trend of individualized pet diets.
The full story can be found here: https://www.thestar.com/life/2021/05/11/does-your-dog-need-food-custom-designed-by-artificial-intelligence.html
Congratulations to UofG's Dairy Challenge team that competed in the 2021 North American Intercollegiate VIRTUAL Dairy Challenge this past week. Our team did us proud with a first-place finish!
The UofG team included students Rebecca Barr, Brooke Boonstoppel, Clayton McWilliams, and Tyrone Wagler (pictured on the left).
The winner of the Community Choice Award is up to you! Support the University of Guelph's 3MT® finalists and cast your vote using the Qualtrics survey for your favourite presentation. Support the Animal Biosciences, Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, 3MT® finalist by voting for PhD Candidate Claire Mindus!
Researchers at the University of Guelph are among a group of national and international experts leading the charge on the development of Canada’s first ever Code of Practice for the handling and care of farmed salmonids.
ABSc Prof. and CCSAW Core Faculty Dr. Tina Widowski has been named one of seven Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture by Annex Business Media for her work as the Egg Farmers of Canada Research Chair. This year's list of influential women also includes:
ABSc Prof. Rich Moccia and Dr. Marcia Chiasson, manager at the Ontario Aquaculture Research Centre, were recently interviewed by The Pigeon to share their thoughts on the state of the Canadian aquaculture industry and its contribution to the Blue Economy Strategy.
Dairy at Guelph-The Centre for Dairy Research and Innovation, recently held a webinar on transition cow management: Health, nutrition and reproduction. Presentations and Q & A included ABSc faculty members Trevor DeVries and Eduardo Ribeiro as well as Stephen Leblanc from Population Medicine at OVC.
