Past Events

The organizing committee is pleased to announce that the University of Guelph (UofG) Swine Research Day will be held on Thursday May 9, 2019.  This one-day program will highlight UofG swine-focused research and is being held on campus in the beautiful and spacious Creelman Hall.  The UofG Swine Research Day was formed in May 2016 and is the result of the merging of two historical swine-research focused meetings: The Centralia Swine Research Update (CSRU) and the Mike Wilson Swine Research Day (MWSRD).  The UofG Swine Research Day honours the tradition of both fo

   

Our Annual Research Symposium features the work of our faculty and students, covering disciplines from animal biosciences and veterinary medicine, to philosophy and psychology.  Via talks and a competitive poster sesison, the Symposium covers a range of topics related to animal welfare science, animal ethics and the role of animals in society.  It provides a forum for faculty and students to share research results, techniques and ideas, and to foster discussion and collaboration among the many interested individuals and research groups from across campus and oth

The M.Sc. Defence for Steven Gee has been scheduled for Monday, May 6th, 2019 @ 1:30 p.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building.     The examining committee will consist of:   Examining Chair: Elijah Kiarie Advisor: Abigail Carpenter Adv. Committee Member: David Kelton Additional Member: Ira Mandell  

Come join us for a joint seminar between University of Guelph, Wallenstein Feeds & Supply and Poultry Industry Council!

The M.Sc. Defence for Alzwarya Thanabalan has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. in Room 141, Animal Science & Nutrition Building. The examining committee will consist of: Examining Chair: Gregoy Bedecarrats Advisor: Elijah Kiarie Adv. Committee Member: Katie Wood Additional Member: Jim Atkinson   Thesis Title: “Utilization of a co-extruded mixture of flaxseed and pulses (linPRO) in broiler breeders”.

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”.