Dr. Derek Haley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Haley leads a research program in applied ethology, focusing on animal welfare science and teaching critical subjects to undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary students. His work aims to advance the understanding of behavioral biology in farm animals, particularly beef and dairy cattle, and to improve methods of handling, managing, and caring for these animals to enhance their health and well-being. He has contributed significantly to various scientific committees related to animal welfare, including the care and handling of farm animals. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and has experience as a Provincial Livestock Welfare Specialist. His research interests include applied ethology, animal care, welfare behavior of beef and dairy cattle, livestock housing, long-distance transportation of cattle, weaning stress in welfare, and maternal neonatal behavior. Dr. Haley also coordinates and teaches in various veterinary medicine and animal science courses, emphasizing animal welfare.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2025-01-01 — Present

Campbell Centre Study of Animal Welfare • Guelph, ON, Canada

Oversees research programs focused on animal welfare science.

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Specialized in Applied Ethology & Animal Welfare.

Provincial Livestock Welfare Specialist

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Alberta Agriculture • Alberta, Canada

Provided expertise in livestock welfare.

Courses

VETM*3430 Clinical Medicine VETM*3400 Health Management VETM*3410 Health Management II VETM*3210 Art Veterinary Medicine VETM*3220 Art Veterinary Medicine II DVM Phase IV Dairy Cattle Welfare Rotation ANSC*4010 Animal Welfare Judging & Evaluation

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).