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Animal Health Laboratory develops swine virus tests to protect Ontario livestock

Large animal veterinarians rely on the University of Guelph Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) for reliable test results that help identify the cause of disease signs in Ontario’s livestock.

Twice this year, AHL diagnosticians tested samples that were negative for the common culprits, prompting further investigation that relied on their disease expertise, experience and detective skills.

Technology enables on-pasture monitoring of methane emissions at the Ontario Beef Research Centre

U of G researcher Dr. Katie Wood and masters student Katie Kroeze are on the Beef at Guelph research team that uses GreenFeed pasture-based enteric methane monitoring equipment. The technology can be used in the field, keeping cows comfortable and in a familiar situation, which increases the likelihood that research results will be applicable to real-life beef barn or pasture situations.

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U of G project improves dairy cattle health, helps test new data portal

University of Guelph researchers looking to reduce pregnancy losses in dairy cattle are also milking the benefits of a new data portal intended to improve livestock productivity in Ontario.

The dual projects came together at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre (ODRC) in Elora, Ont., which is owned by the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO) and managed by the University of Guelph through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.

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Skills for Research Impact series starts on Oct. 17 with free virtual session on Planning for Research Impact

Graduate students, research staff and U of G faculty can join Valerie Hruska, Knowledge Mobilization and Communications Coordinator in U of G's Research Innovation Office, for this session on Oct. 17.

Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

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