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Wallenstein, On

• Interact and communicate with producers to troubleshoot on-farm husbandry, disease, and nutritional challenges such as feather pecking, bronchitis outbreaks, and manure management. Provide problem resolutions through reviews of the literature, communication with industry contacts and colleagues, and collaboration with the Wallenstein sales team• Evaluate and develop of cost-effective programs for the use of available additives in poultry diets through meetings with suppliers, keeping… Show more • Interact and communicate with producers to troubleshoot on-farm husbandry, disease, and nutritional challenges such as feather pecking, bronchitis outbreaks, and manure management. Provide problem resolutions through reviews of the literature, communication with industry contacts and colleagues, and collaboration with the Wallenstein sales team• Evaluate and develop of cost-effective programs for the use of available additives in poultry diets through meetings with suppliers, keeping up-to-date with industry literature, attending supplier and industry conferences, and careful consideration of current on-farm concerns• Formulate layer and pullet diets, including evaluating, and adjusting for, changes in ingredient quality and nutritional specs, and reacting to feedback from producers and sales team and current scientific knowledge.• Present and communicate nutritional concepts to Wallenstein nutrition team, at industry meetings, and via communications to customers through various media. Show less

University Of Guelph

• Utilized literature searches and acquired knowledge to develop innovative solutions for obstacles for efficient use of the liquid feed system in fermentations of DDGS• Initiated communication with feed additive company to develop unique protocols for use of silage inoculants in the liquid feed system• Evaluated several enzyme and microbial inoculant products in small scale fermentations to determine optimal dosages and treatment combinations• Coordinated teams of 10-12 volunteers… Show more • Utilized literature searches and acquired knowledge to develop innovative solutions for obstacles for efficient use of the liquid feed system in fermentations of DDGS• Initiated communication with feed additive company to develop unique protocols for use of silage inoculants in the liquid feed system• Evaluated several enzyme and microbial inoculant products in small scale fermentations to determine optimal dosages and treatment combinations• Coordinated teams of 10-12 volunteers for efficient collection and processing of physiological samples• Provided feed additive company with updates and reports regarding results of small scale laboratory tests• Organized results into effective forms of written and oral communication for concise presentation to industry and research personnel.• Participated in weekly group meetings to provide support and feedback to peers regarding research development and presentation Show less

Truro, Ns

• Liaised with feed additive company representative to develop a research plan for the assessment of the prebiotic qualifications of their product• Coordinated teams of 6-10 for collection of physiological samples• Statistically analyzed and organized results for presentation in written and oral communications at scientific meetings

Truro, Ns

• Developed educational materials for two 3000 level statistics lab sessions per week in coordination with class instructor• Created and evaluated weekly laboratory assignments• Enhanced student comprehension through class discussion and communication

Truro, Ns

• Developed laboratory lectures to clearly communicate theory and procedural information on analysis performed in the lab• Created and evaluated weekly laboratory assignments and term research paper• Provided opportunity for one on one meeting and discussion to address student questions and improve class performance• Facilitated monitoring and discipline of students violating academic integrity protocols

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Swine Nutrition

Thesis: Manipulation of DDGS fiber profile using enzymes and inoculants in liquid feed for enhancement of gut function and development.

Master'S Degree, Poultry Nutrition

Thesis: Evaluation of Tasco as a Prebiotic in Broiler Chickens (Advisor: Derek M. Anderson) Demonstrated the effectiveness of dried.

Bachelor'S Degree, Animal Biology