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The University of Guelph will be closed from December 23, 2022 to Monday, January 2, 2023 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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Targeting improvements in calf health, welfare, antibiotic use
Based on recent research presented at Dairy at Guelph’s annual research showcase, held Nov. 2 at the university’s arboretum, dairy farmers in Canada can take pride in the way they manage, house and care for replacement and surplus calves. But, there is also room for improvement, research indicates. Read the story on Farmtario: Targeting improvements in calf health, welfare, antibiotic use
HQP Scholars address agri-food challenges through experiential learning
Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) scholars shared methods, solutions and lessons learned from their work on real-world challenges on Dec. 7 at an event at the University of Guelph Arboretum.
U of G environmental sciences professor Dr. Rebecca Hallett shares new information about canola flower midge (CFM) in Ontario
The researcher explained how the pest has been tracked from western Canada to Ontario and shared findings from her study using CFM-specific lures.
Read the full story on Farmtario.com: Ontario confirms canola flower midge populations
Dr. Hallett has several Alliance-funded projects, including those investigating swede midge, another threat to Ontario canola production.
U of G researcher exploring automation for better dairy health, production
A University of Guelph researcher is using automated data collection to help farmers create individual feeding plans to improve the health and production of their dairy cows.
Patty Kedzierski, a PhD candidate and highly qualified personnel (HQP) scholar in the Department of Animal Biosciences at the Ontario Agricultural College, studies production differences between dairy cows.
U of G research group addressing challenges for farmers in Northern and Eastern Ontario
Conducting agronomic research to help farmers in Northern and Eastern Ontario is the goal of a new University of Guelph research group.
Dr. Joshua Nasielski, a professor in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) who joined U of G in 2019, started the Northern and Eastern Ontario Agronomy Research Group (NEO-AG) to address challenges faced by farmers in disparate parts of the province.
World Soil Day reminds us where food begins
Today is World Soil Day, which raises awareness of the importance of soil health and sustainable soil management.
Soil health and sustainable soil management are an ongoing focus for several Alliance-funded researchers whose conservation work has become increasingly important in countering the risk of climate change impacts while growing enough food for the planet.
U of G researcher develops soil health test that could save time, money
In this Alliance-funded research, Dr. Adam Gillespie and team developed a tool that creates a soil "fingerprint" using infrared spectroscopy.
The technology could replace traditional time-consuming and costly methods that involve extracting samples and sending them to a lab to be analyzed.
The tool is being tested on research farms. The fingerprint also provides database-informed, regional-specific soil management recommendations for producers.
Bulk tank testing confirms leukosis prevalence on Ontario dairy farms
The ongoing testing program is funded in part by the Alliance, and is led by U of G's Dr. David Kelton, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Research Chair in Dairy Cattle Health and professor in the Ontario Veterinary College's Department of Population Medicine.
Read the full article on the Farmtario website.
Making an impact for over 100 years: U of G partnerships fuel the future of food
The Ontario government and the University of Guelph share a commitment to the long-term success of farmers, processors and the entire agri-food sector. Our collaboration makes helps solve real-world challenges and drives impact, from research to practical application.
Watch on YouTube: University of Guelph Partnerships Fuel the Future of Food.