Herbert Lardner

Herbert (Bart) Lardner is a Professor and the Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair in Cow-Calf and Forage Systems at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources. He is affiliated with the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. His research focuses on beef cattle nutrition, forage management, and sustainable livestock systems. He holds a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.S.A. from the University of Saskatchewan.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan
• M.Sc., University of Saskatchewan
• B.S.A., University of Saskatchewan

Research Interests: Dr. Lardner’s work addresses cost-effective heifer development, maternal nutrition’s impact on fetal programming, alternative calving systems, and genomic technology application in beef production. He also investigates nutrient cycling in winter feeding systems and water quality for livestock. His research integrates economic analysis to optimize beef cattle management practices in Western Canada.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed here, his publications reflect extensive collaboration with industry and government partners. He advises on beef production systems and has co-authored studies on heifer development, calving season economics, and forage utilization.

Labs/Teams: His research is conducted through the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Animal and Poultry Science, collaborating with agricultural stakeholders to bridge research and practical applications.