Published since 1957, this quarterly journal contains new research on all aspects of animal agriculture and animal products, including breeding and genetics; cellular and molecular biology; growth and development; meat science; modelling animal systems; physiology and endocrinology; ruminant nutrition; non-ruminant nutrition; and welfare, behaviour, and management. It also publishes reviews, lette
rs to the editor, abstracts of technical papers presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science, and occasionally conference proceedings. The Canadian Journal of Animal Science is affiliated with the Canadian Society of Animal Science. Editor: Dr. Kees Plaizier — University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Dr. Plaizier is Professor in Dairy Nutrition and Management at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Canada). He grew up on a dairy farm in the Netherlands, and obtained his M.Sc. in Animal Science at Wageningen University (the Netherlands), in 1986. Subsequently, he worked for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for several years. During that period, Dr. Plaizier collaborated with scientists in developing countries on improving the productivity of local livestock. at the University of Guelph (Canada). and remained at this University of Guelph as a post-doctoral fellow. In 2000, Dr. Plaizier joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Science of the University of Manitoba. His current research program focuses on the enhancing health and nutrient utilization of dairy cows, as well as environmental sustainability of dairy farms, and the evaluation of novel feeds for cattle. He has authored or co-authored over 80 manuscripts in scientific journals and numerous conference abstracts, articles, extension materials and technical reports. Since January 2014, Dr. Plaizier has been Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Animal Science. At the University of Manitoba, Dr. Plaizier teaches dairy cattle production and ruminant nutrition at the diploma, degree and graduate levels.
