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Understanding the Animals in Your Life: An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin

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Understanding the Animals in Your Life: An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin

Time: June 7, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Street: 4141 Living Arts Drive
City/Town: Mississauga
Website or Map: http://www.livingartscentre.c…
Phone: (905) 306-6000
Event Type: fundraiser, public, lecture
Organized By: Farm & Food Care Foundation
Latest Activity: Jun 7, 2012

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Hosted by the Farm & Food Care Foundation

She is world renowed inspiration to people with autism and for her work as an animal behaviourist.

Dr. Grandin has developed humane livestock handling systems and been a consultant to the livestock handling industry on animal care standards. She has designed the facilities in which half the cattle in the United States are handled, consulting for firms such as Burger King, McDonald's, Swift, and others.

Dr. Grandin was named by Time Magazine as one of 2010's "100 most influentional People in the World". HBO also produced the award winning biographical film on her life titled simply: Temple Grandin.

Tickets are $80 each and can be purchased online at: www.livingartscentre.ca or by calling the box office at (888) 805-8888

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