Dr. Désirée Gellatly, Research Scientist with the Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production (TACLP) team at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the 50 women taking Brazilian agriculture to the world.
“I’m extremely honoured to be identified by Forbes as a female leader in agriculture on the international stage,” said Gellatly. “Although I’m receiving some personal recognition, this wouldn’t be possible without the support of the research teams at Olds College.”
At Olds College, Gellatly oversees and supports the scientific activities of livestock research projects conducted by the TACLP. She looks after the financial and authoritative security of livestock research projects as well as preparation of research proposals/contracts and submissions, project budgeting, development and implementation of research trials, supervision of research staff and client communications.
“Working at Olds College is an extremely rewarding experience,” said Gellatly. “Each day is new, and I’m eager to continue to learn about new practices and technologies in the livestock field.”
Gellatly earned her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Animal Science at São Paulo State University in her home country of Brazil with a focus on the assessment of cattle temperament and its relationship with feeding behaviour, feed efficiency, growth and reproductive performance. She also carries two post-doctorates from Agriculture and Agri-Food of Canada managing projects related to beef cattle and sheep behaviour and welfare.
To learn more about research the TACLP team is doing, click here.