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Maria Camila Ceballos Betancourt is an Assistant Professor (Teaching & Research) in Beef Cattle Welfare at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , University of Calgary . She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animal Welfare and Behaviour from São Paulo State University (UNESP) , Brazil, and a B.Sc. in Animal Science from National University of Colombia . Her research focuses on animal welfare , human-animal interactions , and cattle temperament , with an emphasis on livestock handling practices and sustainable production systems . Education: B.Sc. in Animal Science, National University of Colombia (2010) M.Sc. in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, UNESP (2014) Ph.D. in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, UNESP (2017) She teaches VETM322: Animal Welfare and Behaviour annually since 2020. Her research integrates animal behavior , physiological and reproductive performance measures , and applied handling interventions . Recent publications address grimace scales for pain assessment , human-animal dynamics in livestock systems , and technological innovations for piglet monitoring , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach between agricultural science , veterinary medicine , and behavioral neuroscience . Her work spans continents, including internships at the Animal Welfare Science Centre (University of Melbourne, Australia) and postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania (USA). While no formal awards are listed, her research has been highlighted in media outlets like Canadian Cattlemen’s The Beef Magazine and CBC Calgary .

• Animal Welfare
• Animal Behavior
• Human-Animal Interaction
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Dr. Jared G. Carlberg is a Professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics at the University of Manitoba , with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Economics. He focuses on applied agricultural economics research and teaching in food systems analysis. PhD in Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University MSc in Agricultural Economics, University of Saskatchewan BA (Honors) in Economics, University of Saskatchewan B Commerce in Finance, University of Saskatchewan His research spans agricultural marketing (cattle/beef sectors, grain/pulses/oilseeds), nutrition economics (healthcare costs of food-related chronic diseases), and sustainable agrifood systems (conservation easements, pea coproducts, durum wheat supply response). Key projects examine beef quality grade pricing, grain supply dynamics, and health-economic policy linkages. Dr. Carlberg’s 15 most recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise bridging agricultural markets, food policy, and health economics. Recurring themes include value chain optimization, sustainable practices, policy frameworks, and quantitative analysis of food-health linkages. Professor of the Year Award, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Student Organization Outstanding Teacher in Agricultural and Food Sciences (twice awarded) He has advised 13 graduate students since 2001, covering topics from flax/corn/oat supply responses to growth-enhancing technologies in cattle feeding. His teaching portfolio includes econometrics (ABIZ 3080) and agricultural marketing research (ABIZ 7240).

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Marketing
• Beef Sector Economics
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Fabienne Uehlinger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences within the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Veterinary Sciences (2008) and a Med. Vet. degree from the University of Bern, Switzerland (2002). She is also a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal Internal Medicine) and holds National Board Certification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Uehlinger specializes in large animal internal medicine, with a focus on food and production animals. Her research integrates veterinary epidemiology, food security, and socio-economic impacts of animal health in resource-constrained regions like Kenya, Laos, and Haiti. Key areas include calf health management, zoonotic protozoa in livestock, and sustainable livestock production intensification. She collaborates globally on projects enhancing livestock management in context-specific settings. Her publications (2016–2020) address gastrointestinal nematode control, outbreak investigations, nutritional interventions in dairy farming, and One Health leadership frameworks. While no explicit awards are listed, her work reflects significant contributions to applied veterinary research and global health. Dr. Uehlinger’s advising and grants involve collaborative projects on livestock health economics and disease management. She is affiliated with WCVM’s clinical and research teams focused on production animal medicine and global veterinary challenges.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Health Management of Food and Production Animals
• Food Security
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Alison Ward is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Her research focuses on nutritional epigenetics, developmental programming, and molecular genetics in livestock, particularly examining how maternal nutrition affects fetal development and long-term health outcomes in beef cattle. She integrates multi-omics approaches, including transcriptomics and metabolomics, to study nutrient-gene interactions and improve precision agriculture practices. PhD (Animal Science), University of Saskatchewan MSc (Animal Science), University of Saskatchewan BSc (Animal Science), University of Saskatchewan Ward’s work bridges molecular biology, physiology, and genomics to address how maternal micronutrient and one-carbon metabolite supplementation during critical gestational periods alter fetal organ development, placental function, and epigenetic gene regulation. Her recent publications emphasize fetal liver programming, mitochondrial function, and transgenerational effects of maternal nutrition, with a strong focus on sustainable livestock production. Her research has been supported by grants from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, North Dakota Beef Commission, and other agricultural research bodies. She teaches ANSC 313 – Animal Breeding and Genetics, and has received teaching excellence awards from the University of Saskatchewan Students Union. 2024 Open Resources Initiative Award USSU Teaching Excellence Award

• Nutritional Epigenetics
• Developmental Programming
• Livestock Production
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Dr. Kim Ominski serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Science within the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and concurrently directs the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment. Her work bridges academic leadership with applied research in sustainable livestock systems. Education: PhD (Animal Science), University of Manitoba, Canada Her research program examines the environmental sustainability of forage-based beef cattle production through multidisciplinary analysis of greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient cycling, and pathogen dynamics in pasture and preserved forage systems. Collaborations with government agencies and commodity groups ensure practical implementation of findings into industry best management practices, addressing critical intersections between agricultural productivity and ecological stewardship. Dr. Ominski's contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards: Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation (2023) Professor of the Year (degree) - 2022 Professor of the Year (diploma) - 2019 Professor of the Year (degree) - 2018 Canadian Society of Animal Science Excellence in Nutrition and Meat Science Award (2022) University of Manitoba Merit Award (2019) Team Recognition Award – Alberta Agriculture Food and Rural Development (2015) She actively mentors graduate students and research personnel through funded projects involving provincial/federal partners. Her advising portfolio includes ten graduate students across MSc and PhD programs, supported by research technicians and associates specializing in livestock-environment interactions. Graduate Students: Daphne McKnight (MSc) Kebebe Gunte (PhD) Sydney Fortier (MSc) Brandon Hanson (MSc) Hannah Keenes (MSc) Janine Hanson (MSc) Aaron Knodel (MSc) Carla Plett (MSc) Courtney Kowk (MSc) Megan Donelly (MSc) Research Personnel: Deanne Fulawka (Research Technician) Isaac Aboagye (Research Associate) Mohammad Reza (Research Associate) As Director of the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment, she coordinates cross-departmental research teams investigating livestock production impacts on air, soil, and water quality, driving innovation in environmentally responsible beef farming practices.

• Beef Cattle Production
• Environmental Sustainability
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Daalkhaijav Damiran is a Researcher in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. His work focuses on beef cattle nutrition, forage management, and rangeland ecology, with an emphasis on improving feed efficiency and sustainable livestock practices. Damiran holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science/Rangeland Ecology and Management from Oregon State University, a Doctor of Agricultural Sciences from Mongolian Agricultural University, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry/Biology from Mongolian State Pedagogical University. His research interests include diet selection, hull-less barley utilization, livestock-wildlife interactions, and the application of synchrotron technology. He has extensively studied Mongolian rangelands, focusing on monitoring and modeling nutrient supply dynamics. Recent publications explore topics such as forage system impacts on methane emissions, biochar supplementation effects, and genetic analysis in beef cattle breeding programs. His work often integrates agronomic, environmental, and economic dimensions to optimize livestock production systems.

• Beef cattle
• Diet selection
• Hull-less barley
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Leluo Guan is a Professor in the Department of Applied Biology within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding the prestigious Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Animal Functional Genomics and Microbiome. Based in Vancouver's Food, Nutrition and Health building, he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of animal science and microbiome biology. His academic foundation includes: 1985-1989: BSc in Biological Sciences, Wuhan University, PR China 1990-1993: MSc in Pharmaceutical Science, Kyoto University, Japan 1993-1996: PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Kyoto University, Japan Dr. Guan's research program centers on host-microbiome interactions in food-producing animals, primarily cattle. He employs metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metabolomics, and functional genomics to characterize bovine gut microbiomes, elucidate molecular mechanisms of host-microbe crosstalk, and investigate associations between microbial ecology and feed efficiency, methane emissions, and gut immunity. His work bridges microbial ecology with economically significant livestock traits through advanced omics integration. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent emphasis on rumen microbiome dynamics across cattle production systems. Key trends include multi-omics approaches to link microbial communities with host physiology, investigation of early-life microbiome development, and exploration of host genetic influences on microbiome composition. His work increasingly focuses on functional characterization of microbial activities rather than mere taxonomic identification. His scientific recognition includes: Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Animal Functional Genomics and Microbiome Dr. Guan mentors graduate students in applied animal biology while directing a research program funded by the Canada Research Chairs initiative and competitive grants. His team develops innovative methodologies for microbiome analysis, contributing to sustainable livestock production through improved understanding of host-microbe symbiosis. Current work integrates host genomics with microbiome functional profiling to develop precision nutrition strategies for cattle.

• Animal Microbiome
• Functional Genomics
• Host-Microbe Interactions
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John Basarab is an Associate Professor in Livestock Genetics/Genomics at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. His work focuses on improving beef cattle production through genomics, feed efficiency optimization, and climate resilience strategies. He directs Beef Operations at Livestock Gentec and has authored/co-authored over 300 scientific articles. Education: PhD in Animal Genetics and Biochemistry (University of Alberta, 1981), BSc in Agriculture (Animal Science Major, University of Alberta) Research emphasizes genomic tools like EnVigour HX, DNA pooling techniques, and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. He has led global collaborations and manages one of Canada's largest beef cattle genotype-phenotype databases. Awards highlight his extension work and industry contributions, including the 2010 Canadian Animal Industries Award and 2020 Don Matthews Memorial Award. He has presented over 250 international seminars and contributed to veterinary education programs in China and Mexico.

• Beef cattle genetics
• Livestock genomics
• Feed efficiency
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John Campbell is Professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine. As director of the college's disease investigation unit, he researches epidemiology of infectious diseases and beef cattle health management. He is Principal Investigator for the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network (C3SN). His work addresses antimicrobial resistance, trace mineral status, vaccine efficacy, and respiratory diseases in cattle. Recent studies analyze pathogen prevalence in feedlots, technology adoption in cow-calf herds, and immunoglobulin dynamics in neonatal calves. He authored over 150 publications and holds DVM (Guelph) and DVSc (Guelph) degrees.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Beef Cattle Health
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Camila Queiroz is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and a Research Scientist at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Center for Foodborne and Animal Parasitology in Saskatoon. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Brazil, a Master's in Medical Sciences (2012), and a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Calgary (2016), where she also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow under Saint George’s University's program. Her work focuses on foodborne and zoonotic parasitic diseases, molecular diagnostics, and anthelmintic resistance in livestock parasites. Education: PhD in Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary (2016) Master's in Medical Sciences (2012) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Brazil Research Interests: Dr. Queiroz specializes in parasites affecting animal and human health, particularly those transmitted through food systems. Her expertise includes molecular epidemiology, DNA sequencing for parasite diagnosis, and combatting anthelmintic resistance in livestock. She also investigates public health risks posed by zoonotic parasites. Awards: Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Scholarship (PhD funding) Labs & Teams: She leads research at the CFIA's Center for Foodborne and Animal Parasitology, focusing on food safety and animal health. Her projects address emerging parasitic threats and diagnostic innovations.

• Food-borne diseases
• Zoonosis
• Parasitology
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Dr. Marcos Cordeiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He specializes in enhancing agro-ecosystem productivity and environmental sustainability through advanced data analysis, modeling, and remote sensing technologies. Education: PhD in Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba, Canada MSc in Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba, Canada Graduate specialization in Environmental Planning and Management, Ceara State University, Brazil BSc in Fisheries Engineering, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil Research Interests: Dr. Cordeiro’s research integrates cutting-edge technologies such as drone-mounted hyper-spectral sensors, GIS, and advanced computing to model and improve agricultural systems. His work spans crop and animal system modeling, digital dataset development, and spatial analysis, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and computational performance. Teaching Contributions: He teaches a range of courses including GIS applications in agriculture, mathematical modeling of biological and agricultural systems, and advanced data analysis for animal production. Research Projects: Estimating carrying capacity of crown lands for beef cattle grazing in Manitoba Beef production in the Canadian Prairies under climate and land use changes Watershed-scale assessment of water and nutrient dynamics in improved pasture Simulations of nitrogen and phosphorus losses from native pasture Advanced research computing to drive digital agriculture in Canada Professional Affiliation: Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Manitoba.

• Agro-ecosystem productivity
• Environmental sustainability
• Livestock production systems
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Aklilu Alemu is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Manitoba since 2021, and works at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Swift Current Research and Development Center. His research focuses on improving animal production efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts, particularly in beef cattle systems and forage management. Education: Ph.D. in Animal Production System Analysis, University of Manitoba (2013) MSc in Ruminant Nutrition, University of Alberta (2008) BSc in Animal Production and Rangeland Management, Hawassa University (2003) Diploma in General Agriculture, Awassa College of Agriculture (1997) Research Interests: Development of nutritional strategies to enhance beef cattle productivity, forage crop management, greenhouse gas mitigation in ruminants, and life cycle analysis of beef systems. He also applies systems modeling to optimize livestock production sustainability. Awards: 2024 AAFC Gold Harvest Award 2024 AAFC Instant Award BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship (2019–2020) International Livestock Congress Travel Fellowships Grants & Funding: Supported by AAFC, Beef Cattle Research Council, Saskatchewan Agricultural Development Fund, and Southwest Saskatchewan Forage Cooperation Association Ltd. His work bridges academic research with industry needs, emphasizing collaborative solutions for sustainable livestock systems.

• Ruminant Nutrition
• Beef Cattle Production
• Forage Production
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Dr. Roopesh Syamaladevi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta. He leads the Food Safety and Sustainability Engineering (FSSE) Research Group, focusing on advancing technologies for food safety, environmental sustainability, and water treatment. His work integrates cold plasma, UV LED, and nanobubble technologies to address challenges in agri-food processing, biofilm control, and waste management. Dr. Syamaladevi holds a Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Washington State University. His research has garnered awards including the 2025 International Engagement Award and a Global Affairs Canada scholarship. He teaches courses such as NU FS 353 (Unit Operations in Food Processing) and NU FS 311 (Introduction to Food Processing). Key research areas include microbial decontamination in food processing environments, mycotoxin degradation in grains, and 3D printing of plant-based foods. His lab develops novel methods like plasma-activated nanobubble water (PANBW) for wastewater treatment and seed decontamination. Current projects are funded by Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Alberta Innovates. He maintains active collaborations with industry partners and has secured patents on technologies like PAWB barley steeping and plasma-integrated cooling systems. The FSSE lab is equipped with BSL-2 facilities and advanced process engineering tools.

• Food Safety Engineering
• Environmental Sustainability
• Agri-Food Processing
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Chris Luby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a BA and VetMB from the University of Cambridge (1999, 2002), an MS from the University of Missouri (2006), and a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan (2010). He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). His primary research focuses on bovine mastitis with emphasis on host-pathogen interactions and novel control measures. He teaches food animal production medicine and specializes in dairy production medicine clinically. Recent publications examine technology adoption patterns, dairy industry demographics, parasite control practices, and genomic analysis of mastitis pathogens. His work combines epidemiological surveys, experimental models, and genomic approaches to improve dairy cattle health management.

• Bovine Mastitis
• Dairy Cattle Diseases
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
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Dr. Murray Jelinski is a Professor and Interim Head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine, holding the Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and Production Medicine. His career spans clinical practice, pharmaceutical industry roles, and academia since 1985. Academically, he holds a DVM (1985) and MSc in epidemiology (1992) from the WCVM. His research focuses on bovine health challenges including Mycoplasma bovis epidemiology, feedlot lameness (e.g., toe tip necrosis syndrome), and veterinary profession demographics. Notable collaborations include work with Dr. Chad Paetsch on lameness pathogenesis. Key research areas include understanding CPPS caused by Mycoplasma bovis using genotyping, investigating hoof health issues like digital dermatitis, and analyzing antimicrobial resistance patterns in feedlot pathogens. His work bridges clinical practice with population-level epidemiology, addressing both disease mechanisms and veterinary workforce dynamics. Recent studies highlight advancements in understanding pathogen transmission, biofilm roles in resistance, and the impact of management practices on lameness prevalence. His demographic surveys provide critical insights into veterinary workforce trends across western Canada.

• Beef Cattle Health
• Bovine Respiratory Disease
• Antimicrobial Resistance
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