2020/21 Research Projects

Lead Applicant: Eduardo De Souza Ribeiro

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Dairy Research Centre- Elora

Research Summary: Examining omega-3 supplementation for improved fertility and reduced postpartum inflammation in dairy cows.

Lead Applicant: John Cline

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Simcoe

Research Summary: Investigating the advancement of precision crop load management strategies and mechanical pruning in Ontario apple orchards.

Lead Applicant: Rene Van Acker

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Simcoe

Research Summary: Assessing cannabinoid composition and levels in pollinated and unpollinated hemp flowers.

Lead Applicant: Charlotte Winder

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Dairy Research Centre- Elora

Research Summary: Identifying factors related to the recovery and management of down cattle (cows that are unable to stand up).

Lead Applicant: Michael Steele

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Exploring how common feeding strategies for calves affect gastrointestinal tract function and development, and how they influence health and antimicrobial resistance.

Lead Applicant: David Renaud

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Exploring dairy calf mortality to inform and assist veterinarian diagnoses.

Lead Applicant: Julang Li

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Arkell Swine Research Facility & Ontario Poultry Research Centre at the Arkell Research Station

Research Summary: Characterizing the novel Bascillus subtilis bacteria at the cell and animal levels for potential use in animal feed.

Lead Applicant: David Kelton

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Establishing routine testing of bulk tank milk as part of an active surveillance system for common and emerging dairy cow diseases.

Lead Applicant: Jessica Gordon

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Beef Research Centre - Elora  

Research Summary: Examining the effects of an oral pain reliever after band castration of newborn bull calves.

Lead Applicant: Brandon Gilroyed

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Investigating ambient alkaline hydrolysis, a process that uses alkaline solutions, for swine mortality management.