The Venue

The Department of Animal Biosciences (ABSc) is the only department of its kind in Ontario and one of the leading animal science departments globally. ABSc is research-intensive with 29 regular and adjunct faculty members, 100+ graduate students and 1000+ undergraduate students. All have a strong passion for studying the biology of animals and a goal of making a real difference in the world. ABSc is an integral part of Ontario's agriculture and food industry, supplying new ideas, research solutions and well-qualified graduates to this key economic sector.

Our research and teaching programs span both basic and applied sciences having to do with the feeding, breeding, housing and care of animals used by humans. This includes the ethical and sustainable production of food and other animal products that can improve the health and well-being of people.

The department has a long history within the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), which was established in 1874, and now with the University of Guelph, which was established in 1964.