Dr. Luiza Zakia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Luiza Stachewski Zakia earned her veterinary degree from São Paulo State University in Brazil and is a board-certified veterinarian specializing in large animal internal medicine. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on developing practical, clinically applicable tools for everyday veterinary practice, with a particular interest in large animal neonatal sepsis. Dr. Zakia has contributed to various publications in her field, addressing topics such as the investigation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. in hospitalized horses, the effects of dietary iron supplementation on the equine fecal microbiome, and postmortem examinations of equids affected by enterotyphlocolitis. Throughout her career, she has engaged in significant research into the health and treatment of large animals and continues to advance knowledge in veterinary medicine.

Research Interests

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).