Cyril Stephen

Clinical research

Associate Professor Cyril Stephen

BVSc & AH, DVSc, MANZCVS, Dip.ACT

Associate Professor in Veterinary Reproduction
Wagga Wagga
Building 229 Room 153

Cyril is a specialist in theriogenology and has been employed with CSU since 2010. He graduated with a degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) from Kerala Agricultural University (India), and subsequently worked as a veterinarian for 10 years. In 2006, Cyril moved to Canada and completed a doctoral residency program in theriogenology (DVSc) at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. Following this, he was appointed as Assistant Professor in Theriogenology at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. After working there for a short period, Cyril moved to Australia to join CSU.

Cyril successfully completed the American Specialty Board Certification Exam in 2012 and is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists. Cyril is also a Category A member and the Deputy Presiding Officer of CSU’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).

Professional Memberships:

  • American College of Theriogenologists (ACT)
  • Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS)
  • Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (VPB NSW)
  • Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) – Registered Specialist in Veterinary Reproduction

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Cyril has more than 14 years of academic teaching experience in Animal Reproduction/Theriogenology both at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Cyril’s post-graduate teaching includes supervision of Masters and Doctorate students.

Research Interests:

  • Reproductive physiology and pathophysiology of reproductive disorders
  • Developing beef cattle management strategies for improved reproductive efficiency
  • Reproductive health of livestock and companion animals

Current Projects:

  • Effects of phyto-oestrogens on beef cattle reproduction