Dr. Kristen Walker awarded Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Kristen Walker, Instructor of Applied Biology at LFS! Kristen was recently honoured with the Killam Teaching Prize in recognition of her outstanding contributions to teaching. Through her use of experiential learning, engaging classroom practices and innovative course creation, she has had a deep and positive impact on her students. She is also […]
Animal welfare project co-led by Dan Weary awarded $1.4M by Genome Canada’s Genomics in Society Interdisciplinary Research Team
Congratulations to Animal Welfare Program Professor Dan Weary, academic co-lead on a $1.4M project funded by Genome Canada’s Genomics in Society Interdisciplinary Research Team program. He’ll partner with Michael von Massow (University of Guelph) to better understand barriers and opportunities for commercializing gene-edited beef and dairy products. News release
Can skin parasites increase cows’ motivation to use a grooming device?
Results of a recent Animal Welfare Program study suggest a reduction in brush use after the elimination of parasites in cows affected by chorioptic mange. Highlights: Cows with mange are motivated to access a mechanical brush Mechanical brush use by cows with mange declines after application of an anti-parasitic drug Cows retain a baseline level […]
Moo-dy Cows: In new research, Professor Marina von Keyserlingk finds dairy cattle undergo personality changes during puberty
Got a moody teenager? Cows can relate! While cattle’s personality traits are distinct and consistent at a young age and during adulthood, that isn’t the case during puberty. Researchers from the Animal Welfare Program in UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems conducted the long-term study to understand the development and stability of personality traits […]
Animal Welfare Program at Humane Canada’s National Animal Welfare Conference
Humane Canada’s National Animal Welfare Conference (NAWC) is an annual professional development and community-building event for anyone who works with, cares for or advocates for animals. It is Canada’s biggest and best-attended animal welfare conference. The 2020 conference will be featuring some of the many bright minds of UBC’s Animal Welfare Program (current and alumni), […]
Women In Science of the UBC Animal Welfare Program
International Day of Women and Girls in Science The United Nations General Assembly declares February 11th as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Women and girls continue to lead innovation and produce ground-breaking research around the world, despite being underrepresented in science and research. We are very fortunate to have so many […]
Michael Brunt presentation – Applying animal ethics: The use of animals in science
Michael Brunt, a PhD student in the Animal Welfare Program, will be speaking at the “Ethics for Lunch” seminar series about applying animal ethics: the use of animals in Science. All are welcome and no registration required! Come see Michael speak or dial in for video conferencing. Wednesday March 18, 202012:00 PM to 1:00 PMSt […]