Jenna Sarich
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Young researcher working in the Canadian beef industry with a focus on beef sustainability with a passion for research, animal health, and public outreach. Proficient in communicating technical information and disseminating it to public audiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Consultant and Analyst
Canadian Roundtable For Sustainable Beef
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzing draft reports and synthesizing results from the second National Beef Sustainability Assessment comprising of an Environmental Life Cycle Analysis, Land Use Assessment, Social Life Cycle Assessment and Economic Assessment
- Drafting a comprehensive executive summary report, creating content for university lectures, industry and public dissemination resources, and media
- Presenting results at industry, academic and public facing conferences, webinars and events.
- Supporting the Scientific Advisory Committee to identify research gaps and priorities in regard to sustainability and providing data for our 3rd NBSA in 2028.
Technical Consultant
Public And Stakeholder Engagement (PSE)
01.2022 - Current
- Provide scientific support when working directly with the Canadian Cattle Association and Canada Beef staff to develop issue-specific responses, recommended key messages, response plans, and consumer communications materials
- Distill technical research papers and summaries into public-facing key messages
- Providing technical and scientific advice on public facing initiatives and campaigns
- Lead organizer of the Graduate Student Poster Competition for the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, 2023 and 2024
- Present and participate in community outreach events (Ex Farm and Food Tour, Saskatchewan).
Summer Research Technician
Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada, AAFC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked under Dr Karen Beauchemin on a metabolism trial determining effects of supplementing 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP) on methane mitigation in beef cattle to enhance sustainable production
- Performed various procedures in the barn and lab to contribute to results.
Outreach Position
Livestock And Forage Centre Of Excellence
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Highlighting animal health, welfare, nutrition and sustainability research taking place at the University to a variety of audiences
- Managing and guiding visiting tour groups, attending conferences and tradeshows and running social media accounts to showcase research past and present at the facility
- Member of the Field Day Committee, organizing graduate student poster competition
- Graduate student representative on the LFCE Local Safety Committee
- Drafting content for trade show booth.
Swine Production Technician
Fast Genetics
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked in all areas of the barn including reproduction, farrowing, nursery, and finishing
- Performed various husbandry procedures
- Maintained animal health
- Handled and cared for animals.
Farm Hand
C&D Developments Ltd. & Sarich Farms Ltd.
01.2016 - Current
- Working on 4000-acre family farm operating equipment including tractors, grain trucks, tandems, augers, air drill, payloader, forklift, and combines
- Diagnosing mechanical issues and repair equipment.
Teaching Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Animal Bioscience (ANBI110) under Dr
- Murray Drew
- Animal Nutrition (ANSC315) under Dr
- Tim Mutsvangwa
- Animals and the Environment (ANBI375) under Bryan Sarauer (sessional for Dr
- Ryan Brook).
Research Project on Polar Bear Habitats and Climate Change
- Worked under Dr
- Ryan Brook and presented findings to Parks Canada
- Studied polar bear habitat to depict the implications climate change has on the species and how their habitat may aid in thermoregulation
- Created and conducted a research project while collaborating with peers to fulfill a research proposal and paper.
Education
Master of Science in Animal Science -
University of Saskatchewan
05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience -
University of Saskatchewan
05.2019
Skills
- Knowledge of livestock production and sustainable management practices
- Ability to disseminate technical information into easy-to-understand and public-friendly language
- Experience presenting research, industry assessments and other types of projects
- Experience writing, submitting, and publishing research projects
- Speaking/Presenting research and information to a variety of audiences
- Hands-on experience in animal husbandry practices across the livestock sector
- Hands-on experience in sampling methodologies in a research environment
- Knowledge of the beef and swine industry and common practices
Awards
- Nominated for University of Saskatchewan Thesis Award, August 2023
- 1st Place in MSc Oral Competition at Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS) Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2022
- 2nd place in MSc Oral Competition at CSAS Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, 2021
- Canadian Society of Animal Science Graduate Student Travel Fellowship, 2022
- Sponsored at the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWC East), 2022
- University of Saskatchewan Education Enhancement Grant, 2022
- Hugh Nicholson Memorial Scholarship, 2021
- C.M. “Red” Williams Graduate Scholarship in Animal Science, 2021-2022
- Devolved Scholarship, 2020-2021, 2021-2022
- C. Paul and Marianne M. Zielke Postgraduate Bursary in Agriculture, 2020-2021
- Graduate Awards: 1st Place in MSc Oral Competition at Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS) Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2022
- Sarich et al. 156 Effect of Increasing Levels of Ergot Alkaloids in the Diet of Feedlot Cattle. HYPERLINK "https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac247.130" https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac247.130 (Published in 2023)
- Sarich et al. 150 Effect of Ergot Alkaloids and a Mycotoxin Deactivating Product on in vitro Rumen Fermentation Using the Rumen Simulation Technique (RUSITEC) HYPERLINK "https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab235.141" https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab235.141. (Published in 2022)
Publications
- Sarich JM, Stanford K, Schwartzkopf-Genswein KS, Gruninger RJ, McAllister TA, Meale SJ, Blakley BR, Penner GB, Ribeiro GO, 2022, Effect of Ergot Alkaloids and a Mycotoxin Deactivating Product on In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation Using the Rumen Simulation Technique (RUSITEC), J. Anim. Sci., 10.1093/jas/skac226
- Sarich JM, Stanford K, Schwartzkopf-Genswein KS, McAllister TA, Blakley BR, Penner GB, Ribeiro GO, 2023, Effect of Increasing Concentration of Ergot Alkaloids in the Diet of Feedlot Cattle: Performance, Welfare and Health Parameters, J. Anim. Sci., 10.1093/jas/skad287
References
- Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro, DVM, PhD., Assistant Professor, Saskatchewan Beef Industry Chair, University of Saskatchewan, gabriel.ribeiro@usask.ca, (639) 994-4479
- Dr. Scott Wright, Vice-President (Research), LFCE Director, scott.wright@usask.ca, (306) 260-6120
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Technical Consultant and Analyst
Canadian Roundtable For Sustainable Beef
01.2023 - Current
Technical Consultant
Public And Stakeholder Engagement (PSE)
01.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
09.2020 - 04.2021
Outreach Position
Livestock And Forage Centre Of Excellence
11.2019 - 08.2023
Summer Research Technician
Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada, AAFC
05.2018 - 08.2018
Swine Production Technician
Fast Genetics
05.2017 - 08.2017
Farm Hand
C&D Developments Ltd. & Sarich Farms Ltd.
01.2016 - Current
Research Project on Polar Bear Habitats and Climate Change
Master of Science in Animal Science -
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience -
University of Saskatchewan
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