Colin Palmer
Associate Professor
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Biography
Dr. Palmer gained experience in mixed animal practice in Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan before joining the WCVM in 2000. Dr. Palmer is extensively involved in teaching undergraduate theriogenology and is primarily responsible for the palpation and obstetric labs. He is actively involved in providing clinical service in the Large Animal Clinic and Field Service areas. His primary clinical interest is food animals, especially cattle; however, Dr. Palmer plays a minor role in delivering reproductive services in the Small Animal Clinic.
Research Interest
Dr. Palmer's research interests include semen collection and breeding soundness evaluation in the bull, postpartum metritis in the cow, canine semen preservation and termination of pregnancy in the dog.
Publications
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Palmer CW, Post K. Prevention of pregnancy in the dog with a combination of prostaglandin F2α and bromocriptine. The Canadian Veterinary Journal. 2002 Jun;43(6):460.
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Palmer CW, Barth AD. Comparison of the BullMateâ„¢ sperm quality analyzer with conventional means of assessing the semen quality and breeding soundness of beef bulls. Animal reproduction science. 2003 Jul 15;77(3):173-85.
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Palmer CW, Amundson SD, Brito LF, Waldner CL, Barth AD. Use of oxytocin and cloprostenol to facilitate semen collection by electroejaculation or transrectal massage in bulls. Animal reproduction science. 2004 Feb 29;80(3):213-23.
