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Bill Mactaggart Memorial Scholarship in Small Ruminant Health Management [I2204]

This award is in memory of Bill Mactaggart. Bill lived in Guelph/Eramosa where he raised champion purebred Suffolk sheep with passion and expertise for improving the health and genetics of his show flock. He was a Guelph graduate and an innovator who approached farming using the scientific method. A staunch supporter of veterinary education, Bill had a long relationship with OVC Farm Services and generously shared his vast knowledge and experience with everyone interested in sheep. Apply with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7, and submit a written application (600 words maximum) detailing experience with small ruminants and how this experience has inspired their interest in promoting small ruminant health in the Fall during the call for applications from the Dean's office. Selection will be based on the student’s exceptional experience promoting health and welfare of small ruminants as evidenced by: handling, showing, rearing, etc., through participation in activities such as 4H or agricultural fairs, as well as a recommendation from OVC Ruminant Field Services. In the case of two equally qualified candidates, the student with more experience in sheep will receive the scholarship.This award may only be held once by the same student.

Canadian citizens/permanent residents who are registered in the DVM program with demonstrated financial need who also promote the health and welfare of sheep and goats (small ruminants).