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Mission

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

Objectives

• 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 2011-2012

President
Julie A. Small, PhD
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Haley Institute, Plant and Animal Sciences
58 River Road, Suite 266
P.O. Box 550
Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5E3
T: 902.896.2499
F: 902.895.6734
E-mail: Julie.Small@agr.gc.ca

President-Elect
(Conference Coordinator)
Luigi Faucitano, PhD
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2000 Route 108 East, PO Box 90, Station Lennoxville
Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z3
T: 819.780.7237
F: 819.564.5507
E-mail: luigi.faucitano@agr.gc.ca

Vice-President
(Website Coordinator)
John Baah, PhD
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Lethbridge Research Station
5403 - 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1
T: 403.317.3340
F: 403.382.3156
E-mail: john.baah@agr.gc.ca

Secretary/Treasurer
Carolyn Fitzsimmons, PhD
Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science
University of Alberta
1400 College Plaza, 8215-112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2C8
T: 780.248.1700
F: 780.248.1900
E-mail: cfitzsim@ualberta.ca

Eastern Director
James Squires, PhD
Department of Animal and Poultry Science
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East, Building #70
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
T: 519.824.4120, ext 53928
F: 519.836.9873
E-mail: jsquires@uoguelph.ca

Western Director
Lorraine Doepel, PhD
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6
T: 403.210.6602
F: 403.210.8121
E-mail: ldoepel@ucalgary.ca

Director-At-Large
Industry Representative
Serge Pommier, PhD
Scientific Advisor Fresh Pork
Olymel SEC
1580 rue Eiffel
Boucherville, Quebec J4B 5Y1
T: 514.858.9000, ext. 3240
E-mail: sergepommier@olymel.com

Director-At-Large
Industry Representative
Randy Bagg, DVM
Elanco Animal Health (Canada)
150 Research Lane, Suite 120
Guelph, Ontario N1G 4T2
T: 519.341.7006
F: 519.821.7831
E-mail: bagg_randy@elanco.com

Director-At-Large
Industry Representative
Daniel Lefebvre, PhD, agr
Valacta
555 des Anciens-Combattants Blvd
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3R4
T: 1.800.266.5248
T: 514.459.3030
F: 514.459.3020
E-mail: dlefebvre@valacta.com

Awards Committee Chair
Jon Meadus, PhD
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
6000 C and E Trail
Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1W1
T: 403.782.8111
F: 403.782.6120
E-mail: jon.meadus@agr.gc.ca

Membership Committee Chair
Candido Pomar, PhD
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2000 Route 108 East, PO Box 90, Station Lennoxville
Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z3
T: 819.780.7252
F: 819.564.5507
E-mail: candido.pomar@agr.gc.ca