Dr. Karen Schwean Lardner

Professor

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Biography

Karen Schwean-Lardner is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in poultry science with a focus on the welfare, management, and production of commercial poultry species, including turkeys and broilers. Her research is multi-dimensional, utilizing production, behavior, and physiological indicators to examine how management practices impact the welfare and productivity of birds. Karen completed her B.Sc. in Animal Science with a thesis on equine behavior, followed by an M.Sc. on Alternative Housing Systems for Laying Hens, and a Ph.D. investigating the Impact of Daylength on Broiler Production and Welfare at the University of Saskatchewan. Throughout her academic career, she has managed the University of Saskatchewan Poultry Research and Teaching Centre, gaining significant experience in the production aspects of poultry farming. Karen is heavily involved in teaching poultry science, production management, and the behavior and welfare of livestock species.

Research Interests

Courses

ANSC 440.3 Poultry Production VLAC 310 Animal Production Management II (Poultry Section) Animal Science 212 Livestock Poultry Production (Poultry Section) ANSC 811 Welfare Agriculture Animals ANBI 411 Social Behaviour Domestic Animals ANSC 492.3 Undergraduate Thesis Supervision ANSC 494.6 Undergraduate Thesis Supervision

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
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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