What's New
OAC Public Lecture to Examine Genetic Selection Technologies
March 14, 2007
The Winter 2007 session of OAC’s public lecture series continues on Wednesday, March 21 with this year’s George Raithby Memorial Lecture. The Raithby lectures, supported through the OAC Alumni Foundation and organized through the Department of Animal & Poultry Science, feature leading scholars and researchers on animal science issues.
This year’s Raithby Lecture will feature David R. Notter, a Professor of Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech, who will provide an historical perspective of the developments in genetic selection technologies for beef cattle and sheep with a vision for future advancements.
Improving Efficiency in Ruminant Animal Production — A Genetic Perspective
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC 1714
University of Guelph
This event is open to the public: there is no charge for admission. OVC Lifetime Learning Centre is located just off Gordon Street between College Avenue and Stone Road: access via McGilvary Road. Parking is available directly adjacent to the building; there is no charge for parking after 5:00 p.m.
A campus map is available at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/
About the Speaker:
David Notter is a Professor of Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech. A native of Ohio, he holds a BS degree from Ohio State, as well as MS and PhD degrees from the University of Nebraska. His work in the area of beef cattle breeding includes the study of genetic control of reproduction, the development of across-breed EPDs, and the evaluation of alternative crossbreeding and selection programs. He has been an active participant in the Beef Improvement Federation. He also provides leadership for calculation of EPDs for the American sheep industry through the National Sheep Improvement Program.
About the Series:
The OAC Public Lecture Series features distinguished speakers on topical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities in Canada and around the world. The series promotes better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of rapid change and global connectivity. Developed with support from the alumni and friends of OAC, these lectures are provided free of charge for the University community and the public.
The Winter/Spring 2007 program brochure is now available on-line: http://www.oac.uoguelph.ca/news/lecture.cfm
For more information:
Paula Conley
OAC Dean's Office
University of Guelph
phone: 519 824 4120 ext 56513
email: pconley@uoguelph.ca
