Dr. Herbert Lardner

Professor

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Biography

Herbert (Bart) Lardner is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan, where he has also completed his Master's and Bachelor's degrees. His research focuses on beef cattle nutrition, forage and pasture management, and the impact of maternal nutrition on fetal programming. He is the Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair, concentrating on cow-calf forage systems and management strategies for beef cattle. Notably, he has expertise in nutrient management, low-quality beef cow diets, and winter feeding systems, contributing significantly to the field with various educational courses. Lardner's work has implications for cost-effective heifer development and the application of genomic technologies in livestock management. He actively engages in the academic community through teaching and research, with an emphasis on sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Interests

Courses

Plant Science 418 - Management Arable Grasslands Plant Science 422 - Rangeland Resources: Ecology Management Animal Science 492 - Animal & Poultry Science Thesis course Animal Science 810 - Nutrition Grazing Ruminants

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.