Ian Gordon, professor of animal husbandry at UCD, passed away on 5 July 2021.
Professor of animal husbandry at University College Dublin (UCD) Ian Gordon was a true pioneer in the area of farm animal reproduction, particularly in the area of oestrous synchronisation in sheep and cattle, superovulation and non-surgical embryo transfer and, latterly, in the area of in-vitro embryo production in cattle.
In recognition of his contributions, he received the prestigious pioneer award from both the Association of Embryo Technology in Europe (AETE), in 1995, and the International Embryo Technology Society (IETS), in 1998.
Professor Gordon, or Prof as he was affectionately known, was an excellent teacher, who captivated his students with his encyclopaedic knowledge of the literature. In addition he supervised approximately 80 fulltime postgraduate research students (masters and PhD) at UCD’s Lyons Research Farm.
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