Champaign, IL (May 8, 2026)—The American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®) is pleased to announce David Renaud will be presented on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, during the awards ceremony at the ADSA Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award was created to recognize outstanding research by young dairy production scientists during the first 10 years of their professional career. The winner must have demonstrated outstanding research in dairy cattle production areas within five years immediately prior to the year of the award, published original research work, and been a member of ADSA for at least five successive years. The winner must be 39 years old or younger and have completed their PhD no earlier than 10 years prior to the year of the award.
David Renaud, BSc, DVM, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph, with a research focus on improving dairy calf health and welfare. He received his DVM and PhD in epidemiology from the University of Guelph. His research examines colostrum management, disease prevention, transportation stress, and antimicrobial stewardship in dairy calves, with direct relevance to on-farm decision-making. Renaud has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed publications, and his work has contributed to evidence-based management practices and informed industry and policy discussions. He remains actively engaged with dairy producers as a practicing veterinarian in Ontario, Canada.
It is with great pleasure that ADSA and Cargill Animal Nutrition present David Renaud with the 2026 Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award.
About the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is an international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry and keenly aware of the vital role the dairy sciences play in fulfilling the economic, nutritive, and health requirements of the world’s population. It provides leadership in scientific and technical support to sustain and grow the global dairy industry through generation, dissemination, and exchange of information and services. Together, ADSA members have discovered new methods and technologies that have revolutionized the dairy industry. www.adsa.org