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Student Success at the International Poultry Scientific Symposium

imgPlease join us to congratulate PhD student Clara Ziezold who received both a certificate of excellence and a travel award for her outstanding presentation "Effect of light spectrum and intensity on female turkey breeder performance and egg quality" at the recent International Poultry Scientific Symposium in Atlanta.

ABSc mural winning desing

Deadline Extended - ABSc Mural Project - Call for Mural Artists

We are redesigning the wall outside ANNU 141 (8’ x 7') to celebrate the next generation of ABSc graduates, keeping Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (IEDI) principles in mind. The winning design from a department-wide competition is shown above for inspiration, and we are looking for an artist to take this sketch and design a mural of their own style along this vein to be painted on the wall. Additional design notes – we would like the final version to be less cartoony and more timeless.

Our Sympathies: Sandra Moccia

It is with great regret that we pass on terribly sad news about Rich Moccia's beloved wife Sandra, who passed away on December 29th after a prolonged battle with vascular dementia. 

A private memorial service will be held, followed by an open ‘Celebration of Life’ at a later date, with details to follow.  Arrangements entrusted to WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com).

ABSc mural winning desing

ABSc Mural Project - Call for Mural Artists

We are redesigning the wall outside ANNU 141 (8’ x 7') to celebrate the next generation of ABSc graduates, keeping Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (IEDI) principles in mind. The winning design from a department-wide competition is shown above for inspiration, and we are looking for an artist to take this sketch and design a mural of their own style along this vein to be painted on the wall. Additional design notes – we would like the final version to be less cartoony and more timeless.

One Health Funding Available for Faculty

The One Health Institute is now accepting applications from faculty to support three summer research opportunities for undergraduate or DVM students, as well as one graduate student research opportunity.


A) Undergraduate summer research studentships

Award Winners 2023 symposium

Animal Biosciences Research Symposium

The second annual Animal Biosciences Graduate Student Research Symposium was another resounding success! The one-day event brought together graduate students, faculty and OMAFRA staff and showcased the outstanding scientific contributions that our department continues to make to agricultural science. 

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