Richard Uwiera, DVM, MSC, PhD

Area of Study / Keywords

Livestock Intestinal Health One-Health Animal Models

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About

Education, Training and Employments History

• Professor and University of Alberta Veterinary Pathologist, University of Alberta, Canada
• PhD and Residency Training - Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• Mixed Animal and Companion Animal Veterinary Practitioner- Western Canada
• DVM - Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• MSc - Toxicology, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• BSc - Biochemistry/ Physiology, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

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Research

Research Interests

Dr Uwiera's research interests include the development of new animal models (rodents, small animals and livestock), investigating the physiological, and immunological mechanisms involved in maintaining a healthy gut in livestock species and understanding changes in gut function that leads to intestinal injury and inflammatory. He is also involved in many regional, national, international collaborative efforts by providing veterinary, anaesthetic, clinical-medical, surgical, immunological and gross and histopathological expertise

AFNS 500 - Individual Study

Project or reading course under the supervision of a Faculty member requiring preparation of a comprehensive report. Prerequisite: consent of Department. Note: May be taken more than once provided the topic is different.

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AFNS 598 - Integrative Project in Food Safety and Quality

A team-based capstone course exploring broad areas of food safety and quality. Students will work in groups with mentors on a project involving experiential learning and skill development related to the field. Restricted to students in the MSc Specializations Food Safety and Quality and Meat Quality that have completed 20 units of the program requirements. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

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AFNS 601 - Seminar

Covers specialized topics of current interest to graduate students in AFNS. Presentations by students, faculty and invited speakers. Students register in one of four sections - Animal Science, Plant Science, Food Science or Human Nutrition. Attendance is required of all graduate students throughout their program. MSc students normally register for one term in year 2, and are required to present one seminar; PhD students normally register for one term in each of year 1 and 3, and are required to present one seminar per term.

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ALES 491A - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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ALES 491B - Topics in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Offered by various departments depending upon the content of the course in a given year. Sections may require payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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AN SC 100 - Introduction to Animal Health Science

An orientation to current issues and challenges related to animal health and disease in a global context. An interdisciplinary overview of the role and importance of animal health in modern society and its relationship to agriculture, food safety and human health. Causes of disease and the principles of maintaining healthy animals. The history and development of animal health professions and their roles. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 375. Prerequisite: Biology 30.

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AN SC 120 - Companion Animals and Society

Diverse and evolving roles of companion animals in human society. Pets and the companion animal industry. Topics include: behavior, cognition and training; breeds and breeding; performance; nutrition, health and physiology. Prerequisite: Biology 30.

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AN SC 325 - Equine Science

An in-depth study of equine anatomy, physiology, husbandry and diseases, both infectious and non-infectious. Equine nutrition, behaviour and the horse industry will also be examined. Not to be taken if credit received for AN SC 110. Prerequisite: 30 units or (BIOL 107 and BIOL 108)

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AN SC 375 - Animal Health and Disease

Principles of maintaining healthy animals, and an examination of current issues related to animal health and disease. Infectious and non-infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health and may impact international trade and export. Principles and mechanisms of immunity, disease surveillance, pathophysiology, treatment, prevention, management and economic impact of specific diseases and risks of bioterrorism. Prerequisite: 3 units of AN SC 100, AN SC 101, or ANSC 200 or consent of instructor. AN SC 310 or PHYSL 210 or (ZOOL 241 and 242) are recommended.

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AN SC 400 - Individual Study

Project or reading course supervised by a Faculty member, requiring preparation of a comprehensive report. Prerequisites: Third year standing or higher and consent of Department. Note: May be taken more than once if topic is different.

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1992 to 2019

Scholarly Activity

See PubMed link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Uwiera+R