IX. Graduate Programs

Animal Biosciences

In addition to a core group of faculty members the Department of Animal Biosciences works closely with professionals from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and other affiliated organizations. The graduate program encompasses MSc by course-work, MSc by thesis, and PhD options in four main fields:

• Animal Breeding and Genetics (quantitative or molecular)

• Animal Nutrition (monogastric or ruminant)

• Animal Physiology (environmental and reproductive)

• Animal Behaviour and Welfare