Applied Research

Dr. Obioha Durunna leads livestock research at Lakeland College and is an Adjunct Professor in Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan. With expertise in precision livestock systems, quantitative genetics/genomics and integrated crop-livestock systems, his work addresses real-world challenges in beef and dairy production.

Dr. Durunna earned his BSc in Animal Science from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, an MSc in Animal Science (Quantitative Genetics) from the University of Manitoba, and a PhD in Animal Science (Genomics) from the University of Alberta. His research program emphasizes assessment of practical agricultural solutions, including evaluation of telemetric and remote-sensing tools, forage and grazing systems, and supplementation strategies to enhance livestock production efficiency and sustainability. He previously worked with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, supporting genetic improvement programs and producer extension services. At Lakeland, he works with industry partners to drive advancements in livestock technology and practices, oversees production efficiency profiling services and mentors students.

Education:

• MBA, University of the People
  
• PhD, University of Alberta
  
• MSc, University of Manitoba
  
• BAgricTech, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

Areas of expertise: 

• Animal Management / Supplementation Strategies  
• Beef cattle
• Forage and grazing research
• Genomics
• Greenhouse gas profiling
• Integrated crop-livestock systems
• Remote Sensing / Precision Livestock Systems
• Production efficiency profiling
• Quantitative Genetics