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Mission

• To facilitate the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in animal science for the benefit of society.

Objective

• Provide opportunities for members to exchange ideas about research, teaching, and extension in animal science.
  
• Promote public policy related to animal science and the industry.
  
• Provide information on scientific issues and public policy related to the animal industries.

History

• The Canadian Society of Animal Science originated from Eastern and Western sections formed over 70 years ago. The Western Canadian Society of Animal Production was organized in 1925 with Professor Sackville from the University of Alberta as its first president. The following year saw the formation of the Eastern Society of Animal Production with Professor Toole from the Ontario Agricultural College as its first president.
• A national executive was established in 1951, and in 1971, the name of the Society was changed to the Canadian Society of Animal Science. The Society was incorporated in 1985. In 1996, CSAS became a founding Associate Member of the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC). Further details on the Society are contained in the Official History of the Society 1925 -1980, prepared by K. Rasmussen and published by the CSAS, and on the CSAS web page.

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Activities

• Publishing the Canadian Journal of Animal Science.
• Convening the annual meeting to discuss important topics and conduct CSAS affairs.
• Conducting scientific meetings to address topics every year on a selected topic of specific interest to Canadian animal scientists.
• Presenting awards recognizing outstanding achievement of graduate students in Canadian animal science schools and lifetime contribution to the Canadian livestock production.
• Distributing a quarterly newsletter reporting the activities of CSAS and its members.

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Executive 2007-2008
President
Priya S. Mir
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Sustainable Production Systems
5403 - 1 Avenue South
P.O. Box 3000
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1
T: (403) 317-2228
F: (403) 382-3156
E-mail: mir@agr.gc.ca

President-Elect
(Conference Coordinator and CJAS Rep)
Johanne Chiquette
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2000, College, C.P.90
Sherbrooke, PQ, J1M 1Z3
T: (819) 565-9171
F: (819) 564-5507
E-mail: chiquettej@agr.gc.ca

Vice-President
(Website Coordinator)
Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein
Research Scientist
Lethbridge Research Centre
5403-1Av South
P.O. Box 3000
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1
T: (403)-317-3354
F: (403-382-3156
E-mail: GensweinK@AGR.GC.CA

Secretary/Treasurer
J.C. (Kees) Plaizier
University of Manitoba
Room 232A, Animal Science Building
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
B:(204)474-9468
F:(204)474-7628
E mail: Plaizier@ms.umanitoba.ca

Eastern Director
(Awards Committee Assistant)
Luigi Faucitano
Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
P.O. Box 90, 2000 Route 108 East
Lennoxville, QC J1M 1Z3
T: (819)-565-9174 ext 237
Email: faucitanol@agr.gc.ca

Western Director
(Membership Committee Assistant)
Ermias Kebreab PhD (University of Reading, UK)
Associate Professor
CanadaResearch chair
Room 236 Animal Science Building
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
T: (204) 474-8188
F: (204 474-7628
E-mail:ermias_Kebreab@umanitoba.ca

Awards Committee Chair
Martin Nyachoti
Room 238 Animal Science Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
B: (204) 474-7323
F: (204) 474-7628
Email: Martin_Nyachoti@umanitoba.ca

Membership Committee Chair
Chaouki Benchaar, Ph.D.
Ruminant Nutrition and Metabolism
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre
P.O. Box 90 STN Lennoxville
Sherbrooke QC J1M 1Z3 Canada
B: (819) 565-9174 ext. 117 F: (819) 564-5507 Email:benchaarc@agr.gc.ca

Past-President
Mike Dugan
Lacombe Research Centre
6000 C&E Trail
Lacombe, AB T4L 1W1
B: (403)782-8125
F: (403)782-6120
Email: duganm@agr.gc.ca

Dr. H.A. (Bart) Lardner
Senior Research Scientist
Western Beef Development Centre
Box 1150, Highway 5 West
Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0
B: 306-682-3139
F: 306-682-5080
Email: blardner.wbdc@pami.ca

CSAS News, Updates and Opportunities

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Scientific Conference planning
Planning a Scientific Conference

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