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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.
