Professor Dr. Henry Classen

Biography

Henry L. Classen is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Animal Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan. His research primarily focuses on poultry nutrition, including the nutritional value and anti-nutritional factors of feed ingredients and their processing. He is engaged in examining the rate and extent of starch and protein digestion in broilers, laying hens, and turkeys, with a strong emphasis on bird health. His aim is to improve feeding programs and optimize poultry management practices. Throughout his career, he has accepted graduate student and post-doctoral fellow applications, contributing significantly to the field of poultry science. His academic qualifications include a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the University of Massachusetts, and a B.S.A. from the University of Saskatchewan. He has published numerous studies and is widely recognized for his contributions to poultry welfare and nutrition.

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