Tier 1 Projects

Evaluation and potential augmentation of bovine fertility using small non-coding RNAs

Lead Applicant: Jonathan LaMarre

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Determining the reliability of genetic and epigenetic markers in semen for improving dairy and beef cattle reproductive potential.

 

Development of evidence-based feeding strategies for lactating sows using novel and evolving feeding technologies.

Lead Applicant: Lee-Anne Huber

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Arkell Swine Research Facility

A fundamentally new approach to determining soil N mineralization potential through pyrolysis-based thermal cracking.

Lead Applicant: Adam Gillespie

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: A fundamentally new approach to determining soil N mineralization potential through pyrolysis-based thermal cracking.

 

Hybridization of artificial intelligence and mechanistic models to create 'intelligent' precision nutrition models for next generation dairy production

Lead Applicant: Jennifer Ellis

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Combining two scientific methodologies—artificial intelligence and mechanistic modelling—to optimize precision nutrition systems for dairy.

 

Optimization of pellet quality at the mill level using machine learning

Lead Applicant: Jennifer Ellis

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Examining "big data" from local manufacturers to identify critical factors that influence feed pellet quality.

 

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 outcomes for Ontario apple producers though precision agriculture and labour efficiency strategies

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.

 

Evaluating the impact of pollination on cannabinoid production in industrial hemp

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.

 

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).

 

The impact of oral antimicrobial use in calves

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.