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Type of entity
Corporate body
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University of Alberta. Department of Animal Science
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History
This department offers coursework in animal physiology, genetics, biochemistry, nutrition and related topics necessary to teach students to solve problems in animal production. It was formed through the amalgamation of three former departments in the Faculty of Agriculture: Animal Husbandry (founded 1917), Veterinary Science (1918) and Poultry Husbandry (1928). Besides preparing undergraduates with career-related training, the Department offers graduate work leading to MSc or PhD degrees. Heads: 1942-1947 John Percy Sackville; 1947-1950 Robert David Sinclair; 1950-1969 Laird Ward McElroy. Chairs: 1969-1972 Laird Ward McElroy; 1972-1977 Larry Patrick Milligan; 1977-1982 Roy Torgny Berg; 1982-1987 Robert Toombs Hardin; 1987- Michael A. "Mick" Price