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MS and PhD Student Positions in Precision Livestock and Animal Behavior Program

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky is seeking a motivated graduate student with an interest in calf and heifer management, an interest in ruminant nutrition or an interest in precision livestock management for Spring 2022 (or Fall 2021). The student should have a background in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Biology, Data Science, or Animal Behavior to work at Dr. Costa’s lab. At least some experience with animal agriculture is desired.

To read more about this opportunity, read the info sheet and visit their website.

To express interest or to ask questions please contact: Dr. Joao Costa at costa@uky.edu. Please title the email: Graduate Assistant Position Interest

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Extend Your Learning: Alternative Course Offerings

There are SO many course options in Applied Biology for extending your learning beyond the classroom and into your field. Join us for an info session where we will differentiate some of the courses offered and share details on course requirements and registration. You will also have a chance to engage with professors who organize these courses and students who have participated in experiential courses throughout their degree in Applied Biology. All questions welcome!

February 25, 2021 – 4 to 5pm

In case you missed it, here are the slides with links to all of the courses in the speaker notes!

Alternative Course Offerings Presentation

 

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University of Calgary: Grad Student Opportunities in the Department of Production Animal Health

The Department of Production Animal Health of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with partners, is seeking a graduate student (MSc or PhD) with interest in the bison industry and laboratory diagnostics for a project on studying infectious diseases and the molecular characteristics of bison pathogens.

The Department of Production Animal Health of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with partners, is seeking a graduate student (MSc or PhD) with interest in the beef cattle industry for a project on studying infectious foot lesions.

The Department of Production Animal Health of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with partners, is seeking a graduate student (MSc or PhD) with interest in the dairy cattle industry for a project on dairy cattle lameness.

 

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UBC Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture: Registration is open!

Interested in sustainable food sources, ocean sciences, or cultivating fish and aquatic plants? Consider a career in aquaculture!

We are now accepting applications for this one-semester program for fall 2021. The program will be offered online, with potential industry site visits if allowed in the fall. Taught by professionals in fish health, seafood processing, production systems and ecological sustainability, this certificate program is perfect for students who want to gain career-ready skills.

Aquaculture helps to supplement natural fish stocks, and it has grown into a large, commercial industry employing 25,000 people across Canada. This growing industry needs more well-trained aquaculture professionals who are grounded in science and are passionate about sustainability and healthy food production.

Those with a bachelor of science or engineering degree are eligible to apply to the Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture, offered by UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

The Program includes seven courses:

  • Aquaculture Production Systems
  • Fish Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding
  • Fish Health
  • Finfish Genetics and Reproduction in Aquaculture
  • Ecological Sustainability of Aquaculture
  • Business Concepts in Aquaculture
  • Seafood Processing

Send us an email or visit our website to watch an information session and learn about the application process:

Website: Aqua.landfood.ubc.ca

Email:  lfs.aquaculture@ubc.ca

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