The behaviour and welfare of cattle unloaded for feed, water, and rest during long distance transportation
MSc STUDENTSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE
Please apply immediately – open until filled
A thesis-based MSc studentship is available to begin in September, 2011 in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. The University has a core group of Faculty members with expertise in applied ethology and other disciplines that are central to the scientific study animal welfare and the University is home to the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW).
The research project will involve studying the behaviour of cattle during and after they are unloaded for feed, water, and rest as part of long distance transportation. Other aspects of cattle transportation process will also be examined. The student will complete coursework in Guelph but the fieldwork and data collection will take place in northern Ontario.
Therefore applicants for this position must be prepared to spend a significant amount of time away from Guelph, in the field, collecting data, and be able to work well independently.
Qualifications: Candidates should have completed their Bachelor’s degree with high standing, preferably from veterinary medicine, animal science, physiology, zoology or other biological sciences. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong academic performance during their undergraduate degree program and have strong verbal and written communication skills. It would be considered an asset to have previous experience working with cattle and some understanding of beef cattle production. A keen interest in animal behaviour is essential.
For further information about the admission requirements for graduate studies in the
Department of Population Medicine, tuition costs, etc., potential applicants should contact Ms.
Mary Elliot, Graduate Program Assistant, Tel: +1-519-824-4120, Extension 54780 or E-mail: melliot@ovc.uoguelph.ca.
To learn more about this MSc research opportunity or others that may be available, please contact Dr Derek Haley | Assistant Professor, Applied Ethology, 2538 Stewart Building, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1, Tel. 519-824-4120, Extension 53677, Fax. +1-519-763-8621, E-mail. dhaley@uoguelph.ca.