Sylvain Riendeau

13 Aug 2024

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Research interests

  • Artificial insemination
  • Dairy production
  • Reproduction and genetics

After obtaining a diploma in Zootechnology from the ITA St Hyacinthe campus in 1986, I moved into the agricultural sector in animal production. I worked for two and a half years at PATLQ (now Lactanet), from 1986 to 1989. Then I pursued my career for 29 years at CIAQ (Centre d’insémination artificielle du Québec) as an inseminator and advisory service representative, from 1989 to 2018. I contributed to the genetic improvement of dairy herds in the Estrie region.

I developed a passion for teaching and knowledge transfer. I continued my career as an artificial insemination trainer. I trained dairy producers as well as new inseminators, CIAQ’s first field line.

Since 2013, I’ve also been teaching at ITAQ’s St Hyacinthe campus, where I’m passionate about passing on my knowledge and concepts of reproduction, management and equipment to over 100 students a year in two separate programs: Gestion et technologies d’entreprise agricole (GTEA) and Technologie des productions animales (TPA). I teach the following courses Dairy cattle genetics and reproduction (GTEA) , Dairy cattle health and welfare (GTEA), Distinguishing animal management practices (GTEA), Technical support: Dairy cattle 1 (TPA), Determining facility and equipment needs (TPA) . Seeing the evolution of my students, who will be the future industry players acquiring theoretical and practical skills, is a great source of motivation in my work. Agriculture is changing fast, and I’m constantly updating my courses and teaching methods for my students.

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Cristiano Côrtes, MSc, PhD

26 Jul 2024

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Research interests

  • Technology and knowledge transfer
  • Sustainable animal production
  • Animal nutrition

Cristiano joined the Agrinova team in 2017 and acts as a researcher in animal production. He is responsible for technology transfer and the dissemination of knowledge to various audiences. He is responsible for developing and carrying out research projects in the fields of ruminant nutrition, reproduction and health, as well as sustainable livestock production and GHG reduction. He develops collaborations in college, university, ministry and industry networks.

Prior to joining the Agrinova team, he was a teacher-researcher in animal production at the École Supérieure d’Agricultures d’Angers in France (2010-2017), as well as a professor in the animal production department at the Federal University of Parana in Curitiba and the State University of Parana in Ponta Grossa, Brazil (2005-2006). Cristiano graduated in veterinary medicine from the Catholic University of Parana (Brazil). He then completed a Master’s degree in Animal Sciences at the State University of Parana (Brazil) and a PhD in Animal Sciences at INRAe de Clermont-Ferrand/Theix (France) and the State University of Parana (Brazil). Cristiano also completed a post-doctorate at the Dairy Cattle and Swine Research and Development Centre in Sherbrooke and Laval University (Canada-Quebec).

Since 2017, as a researcher for Agrinova, he has carried out and collaborated on over 50 research projects. Over the course of his career, Cristiano has published over 40 scientific articles and given over 60 presentations at conferences and symposia. Cristiano is a member of Op+lait (research group for optimal milk quality) and GRESABO (Groupe de Recherche en Santé Bovine), as well as an associate professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

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Yanick Sageau
Étudiant à la maîtrise
yanick.sageau.1@ulaval.ca

Anne-Sophie Larivière-Lajoie, agr., MSc
Étudiante au doctorat et chargée de projets
annesophie.larivierelajoie@agrinova.qc.ca

Samara Côté, agr.
Professionnelle de recherche
samara.cote@agrinova.qc.ca

Audrey Bunel, PhD
Professionnelle de recherche
audrey.bunel@agrinova.qc.ca

Ariane Gagnon, agr.
Chargée de projets
ariane.gagnon@agrinova.qc.ca

Geneviève Pouliot, agr., MSc
Chargée de projets
genevieve.pouliot@agrinova.qc.ca

Audrey-Anne Poulin, agr., MSc
Chargée de projets
anne.poulin@agrinova.qc.ca

Stéphanie Claveau, M Env
Directrice en productions animales et fourragères
stephanie.claveau@agrinova.qc.ca

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Guylaine Sauvé, DMV, MSc

19 Jul 2024

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Research interests

  • Milk quality
  • Dairy production
  • Animal health

I’ve been a professor of animal production at ITAQ’s St-Hyacinthe campus since 2002. ITAQ is the only college in Quebec dedicated exclusively to agrifood. It offers all the technical programs offered by the college network in agriculture, food, agri-environment and horticulture. ITAQ has educational facilities on its campuses: farm school, dairy and food processing plants, educational gardens, composting centers, greenhouse complexes, landscaping workshops, eco-responsible horticultural pavilions, and more.

I teach courses in dairy and beef production in two technical programs: Technologie des productions animales (TPA) and Gestion et Technologies d’entreprise agricole (GTEA).

I’ve been a member of the Symposium des bovins laitiers organizing committee since 2011. I have also been a college researcher for the Op+lait group since 2014. My interests are mainly focused on animal production, mainly dairy production: milk quality, animal management, animal health and animal welfare.

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