Dr. Simon Dufour

Professor

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Biography

Simon Dufour is a veterinary epidemiologist with twenty years of hands-on experience and research in the dairy sector. He has a well-established research program focused on mastitis and other infectious diseases in dairy cattle, as well as antibiotic usage in animal production. His research also includes data visualization and the use of Bayesian models for validating diagnostic tests and conducting epidemiological analyses, such as quantitative bias analysis. Dufour leads the FRQNT Op+lait group and co-directs the Research Chair in Biosecurity in Dairy Production, emphasizing the importance of structured approaches to improve the quality of milk produced on Canadian dairy farms. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of risk factors associated with infectious diseases affecting ruminants and has developed tools for monitoring animal health and antibiotic usage in commercial herds.

Research Interests

Awards

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Best Manuscript Award

2021-01-01
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Zoetis Excellence Award

2020-01-01
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Vétoquinol Award

2018-01-01
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Best Research Partnership Award

2015-01-01
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Most-Cited Manuscript Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.