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Scholarly references join journals together in a vast network of citations. Eigenfactor uses the structure of the entire network (instead of purely local citation information) to evaluate the importance of each journal.
Animal Nutrition Association of Canada
The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC) is the national trade association for Canada’s feed industry. ANAC’s 180 member companies manufacture livestock and poultry feed and supply grains, oilseed meals, micro-ingredients and other commodity and related services to the industry.
Lacombe Research Centre
The Lacombe Research Centre, a research centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is located in the town of Lacombe in central Alberta between the two large cities of Edmonton and Calgary, approximately 23 km north of Red Deer.
Food Technologists
Food technologists develop new, and improve existing, food products and set standards for producing, packaging and marketing food.
Animal Health Technologist
Many Animal Health Technologists will be found working in a private veterinary clinic where they generally enjoy a variety of responsibilities. However, because of the diversity of training and skills, an Animal Health Technologist may be employed in many other areas of the animal health industry
SAIT’s Retail Meat Cutting Program
SAIT’s Retail Meat Cutting program provides students with the comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of meat handling, processing, sanitation and management skills required for entry into Alberta’s rapidly growing retail meat cutting trade. Students receive extensive hands on training in the preparation of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and fish in accordance to the retail meat industry’s standards.
Food Product Development Specialist
A career as a Food Product Development Specialist requires a college diploma in Food Science or B.Sc. degree in Food Science or Biochemistry.
University of Alberta, AFNS
The first university department of its kind in North America, AFNS offers programs that integrate teaching and research in plant science, animal science, bioresource engineering, food science and nutrition. No other department in the world offers such a broad range of interdisciplinary interests and skills.
University of Alberta, ALES
The front page of the ALES page for future students contains a listing of all the programs in the Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences and details on each as well as access to sutents blogs and testimonials, information on awards and bursaries, and more.
Canadian Society for Nutritional Sciences
The Canadian Society for Nutritional Sciences (CSNS) is a society whose regular members consist of persons working actively in the field of nutritional sciences at universities, government, industries, hospitals and research institutes. The Society also has emeritus and student members. The purpose of the CSNS is to promote the acquisition, facilitate the dissemination, and encourage the utilization of knowledge in the science of nutrition.
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Founded in 1951, the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) is the national association for food industry professionals. Its membership of more than 1200 is comprised of scientists and technologists in industry, government and academia who are committed to advancing food science and technology.
Inspection Laboratory Technician
Ensuring that Canada’s foods, plants, and animals are healthy and safe is a key part of working as an inspection lab technician. Usually employed by government agencies, a tech might be involved in examining food (both human and animal) for signs of contaminants such as bacteria or chemicals, testing animal populations for disease through blood and serum analysis, examining water samples for contamination from organisms or chemicals, or tracking plants (both wild and crop) for pests or other destructive infestations.
Research Laboratory Technician
A research lab technician is a highly trained expert who assists in the advancement of scientific knowledge in a research environment. For an inquiring mind interested in the pursuit of new technologies, understanding the functions of complex organisms, or building towards a world of healthier plants, animals, and people, a career as a research laboratory technician may be the answer.
Quality Assurance Manager
“A Quality Assurance (QA) Manager ensures the safety and quality of all processes and products within a production facility,” explains Monique Keultjes at FNA Foods Inc. Quality assurance managers need strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. A broad base of knowledge in chemistry, microbiology and statistical analysis is important, as well as the ability to think creatively and find solutions, often under tight timelines and stressful conditions.
University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Programs within the Faculty focus on three major resources: the natural resource including soil and water; the biological resource, including animals, crops and forests; and the human resource, including individuals and communities. Our strength comes from our diversity and our depth in both the natural and social sciences. We are different from any other faculty in the country and clearly “More than you expect”.
Alberta Food Processors Association
Alberta Food Processors Association is the web site of the not-for-profit “organization representing all segments of the food and beverage industry: growers, processors, retailers, foodservice buyers, and service suppliers.
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