At the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar in Red Deer, Alta. earlier this spring, Dr. Michael Steele highlighted how little is known about the growth and developmental needs specific to dairy-beef animals.
PhD student Maleeka Singh says historically, instances of food fraud have increased during harsh economic times and supply chain disruptions.
Singh spoke with CBC News about why fraudsters may attempt to adulterate Canada's "liquid gold" -- maple syrup.
Read the story: Sticky situation: U.S. tariffs could make maple syrup a 'prime target' for fraud, Guelph researcher warns | CBC News
Dr. Jim Squires and his research team are developing precision approaches to predict and control boar taint, a significant issue in the swine industry. This Alliance-supported research is expected to offer Ontario producers new ways to prevent boar taint without castration, leading to double-digit gains in growth and feed conversion.
Read the story: Research uncovers innovative approaches to prevent boar taint | University of Guelph
Kim Jo Bliss, a community leader and lead technician at the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Emo, has received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work driving agricultural innovation in Northern Ontario.
Read the story on U of G News: Agricultural Leader Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
More than a decade of funding from the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance has helped to fuel the success of this revolutionary technology, developed by Dr. Keith Warriner in the University of Guelph's Department of Food Science.
The gas-phase hydroxyl radical technology is a sustainable solution that kills 99.99 per cent of food pathogens, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and norovirus, in less than 30 seconds.
Each year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) organizes an Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Assessment Competition. During this international event, participants compete to showcase their knowledge and practical skills in animal welfare.
Last semester’s competition hosted at the University of Wisconsin brought together over 200 practicing veterinarians as well as undergraduate, DVM and graduate students from varied disciplines, highlighting interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
By understanding why grass does what it does, pasture managers gain an edge in producing high-quality forage, according to Ontario Farmer.
The publication outlines what Dr. Eric Lyons, director of U of G's Guelph Turfgrass Institute and Alliance-funded researcher, told audiences about the role of sunlight on a recent webinar presented by the Ontario Forage Council.
The University of Guelph School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, and the Government of Ontario co-hosted the 11th annual Rural Research Symposium on March 26, bringing together students, faculty, community practitioners, government and non-governmental organizations to share research on emerging rural themes. The event featured a series of insightful presentations, posters and networking opportunities, with the goal of fostering collaboration and innovation in rural research.
OAC Plant Agriculture PhD graduate Deus Mugabe's path to becoming a research leader in agricultural science was shaped by a deep-rooted passion for improving global food security. Raised amidst the challenges of food insecurity in Rwanda, Mugabe's early experiences instilled in him a determination to use science to transform agriculture for the better.