Professor Dr. Karen Schwean Lardner

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.

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