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ALT Dr. Derek Haley smiling for a photo in front of a building at the Ontario Veterinary College.
ALT Group picture including DVM, graduate, and undergraduate team members and coaches
ALT Dr. Emily Miller-Cushon University of Florida October 23, 2024, 12:30pm EST In person PAHL 1810 (coffee and treats afterwards!) https://zoom.us/j/92638560342 Considering social behavior to improve dairy calf welfare
ALT CCSAW Student Chapter Co-Presidents: Lea Nicklas and Kendra Gillett
ALT Prof. Derek Haley
ALT Students at the grad information night
ALT Lydia Conrad (right) with her supervisor Renée Bergeron (left) after her thesis defense.
ALT From left to right: Aileen MacLellan, Dr Georgia Mason, Lauren Young, Jacob Brost and Lydia Conrad
ALT Eggs have the lowest environmental impact of any animal protein. Therefore, protecting the health and welfare of birds kept for egg-laying has a high priority. One of the challenges for farmers keeping egg-laying hens is the occurrence of injurious pecking, where bird-to-bird pecking damages the integument of other birds, even in scenarios where birds have outdoor access. This project will examine the effectiveness of commercially available edible enrichment to enhance foraging and, thereby, reduce injurious pecking in pullets and laying hens in non-cage housing. The proposed field studies investigate birds' motivation to interact with edible enrichment, which location(s) is/are most feasible within the system, and quantify effects on injurious pecking/integument damage in pullets/laying hens, and production outcomes throughout lay. We are looking for highly motivated PhD (3-4 years) and MSc (1-2 years) students starting September 2023 (could be January 2024 for the right candidate).
ALT Graduate Students from UofG at Toronto Zoo as part of the CCSAW Student Chapter behind the scenes tour. Image courtesy of Lydia Conrad
ALT Toronto Zoo giraffes have been trained using positive reinforcement techniques to present their feet for routine hoof trimming and maintenance. This allows for voluntary participation for the giraffes. Image courtesy of Rosie Whittle
ALT Toronto Zoo rhinos wear gps trackers as part of research project and are also trained for voluntary blood withdrawals. Image courtesy of Lydia Conrad
