Bill Guenter inducted into Canadian Poultry Hall of Fame

In May 2024, Animal Science professor emeritus Dr. Bill Guenter was inducted into the Canadian Poultry Research Network Hall of Fame in recognition of his significant contributions to Canadian poultry science.

During his career, Dr. Guenter was well-recognized by as an expert in nutrition and health. His research consistently put the UM on the map as a leader in poultry and egg science. He is held in high regard by the poultry industry for the countless hours of service to the industry, delivering workshops, seminars and writing extension articles, and was once featured as one of the 50 leaders of the Canadian poultry industry.

A highly respected educator, Dr. Guenter has taught diploma, degree and graduate students with a focus on hands-on training. His passion and enthusiasm for teaching were evident to all. The numerous graduate students that he mentored over the years now serve the agricultural industry in Canada and the US.

A special video tribute highlighting the remarkable career of Dr. Guenter is available on the CPRN YouTube channel.