Elora Dairy Projects

Depletion of Dexamethasone in cattle: Food safety study in dairy and beef cattle

Lead Applicant: Ron Johnson

Research Priority: Food Safety

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Dairy Research Centre - Elora, Ontario Beef Research Centre - Elora  

Research Summary: Determining the length of time a Health-Canada-approved drug for dairy and beef cattle remains in their systems.

 

Supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids as a nutraceutical strategy to control postpartum inflammation and enhance production efficiency and fertility in dairy cows

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.

 

Improving the care and management of down dairy cows through developing evidence-based best management practices

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).

 

Understanding how bovine respiratory disease risk factors promote development of pneumonia as a strategy to develop novel methods to prevent disease

Lead Applicant: Jeff Caswell

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Dairy Research Centre- Elora,  Ontario Beef Research Centre- Elora

Research Summary: Evaluating how risk factors for bovine respiratory disease promote inflammation within the respiratory tract.