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Obioha Durunna is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources (Department of Animal and Poultry Science) and a Livestock Research Scientist at Lakeland College. He holds a PhD in Animal Science (University of Alberta, 2011), MSc (University of Manitoba, 2007), and B.Agric.Tech (Federal University of Technology Owerri, 2002). His research focuses on genetics/genomics of livestock traits, telemetric applications in livestock production, antimicrobial resistance mitigation, and sustainable beef/dairy systems.
- Education:
- PhD, Animal Science, University of Alberta (2011)
- MSc, Animal Science, University of Manitoba (2007)
- B.Agric.Tech, Animal Science & Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri (2002)
- Research Programs: Leads Lakeland College’s Livestock Research Program since 2018, emphasizing applied research in beef cattle productivity, telemetric monitoring, and antimicrobial resistance reduction.
Key research themes include genomic evaluations, feed efficiency profiling, and integrated crop-livestock strategies. His work bridges laboratory findings with on-farm applications to enhance sector sustainability and profitability.
Publications (2013–2021) span topics like supplementation strategies, calving season impacts, and telemetric tools for livestock management. Collaborations include Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.
