Lab-grown meat is getting a lot of attention along with plant-based meat substitutes. Dairy proteins may be the next product produced in a lab, for use in fluid “milk” production and processed dairy products like yogurt and cheese, to name a few. What is synthetic dairy? Perfect Day Inc., a California-based start-up, has recreated the proteins […] Read more
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Lab-grown dairy: the next protein foray
Start-up companies are not going to produce milk in a lab – but the most valued components of it
DNA barcoding technology wins Guelph innovation competition
Gryphon’s LAAIR program helps bring research ideas, many connected to agriculture, to market
A food fraud detector won the top prize at the inaugural Gryphon’s LAAIR innovation showcase and pitch competition at the University of Guelph. LifeScanner was selected by an industry judging panel as the winner of the $7,500 grand prize from six corporations in the competition, all with University of Guelph research roots. It was hosted […] Read more
Agriculture committee calls for more farmer mental health supports
Government needs to reduce stress and burden on farmers, support resources, research, report says
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food is calling for better access to mental health services from farmers and better treatment of them in stressful situations related to government. Why it matters: Mental health has long been a difficult subject to discuss in the agriculture community. That’s changing on many fronts, including […] Read more
New University of Guelph prof focuses on northern and eastern regions
MacSon Professorship recipient wants to consult with farmers, agronomists
The University of Guelph has acknowledged the special issues of agronomy in the northern and eastern regions of the province with the appointment of Joshua Nasielski to its MacSon Professorship. In addition to his teaching role at graduate and undergraduate level, the position involves research and outreach on issues affecting the economic and environmental sustainability […] Read more
Local anesthetic and pain control show greatest calf comfort
University of Guelph study looked at reducing animal stress
A University of Guelph study has found that using a combined local anesthetic and pain reliever when dehorning young calves will reduce the animals’ stress. The study involved use of caustic paste for dehorning, a method that is becoming more common for disbudding dairy calves. However, there is little available research into controlling the animals’ […] Read more
DON-forecasting tool funded
Governments help to pay costs to set up computerized monitoring system
The federal and provincial governments are supporting the creation of an early-warning and risk assessment system for deoxynivalenol (DON). Grain Farmers of Ontario is leading the project which will work similarly to a DON-forecasting system in place for years for wheat in the province. That system monitors weather conditions to predict DON risk, which helps […] Read more
Gut health key when raising birds without using antibiotics
Researchers strive to ease transition away from sub-therapeutic drug use
Promoting gut health is key to adapting to calls for antibiotic-free poultry production, attendees were told at the recent annual research day of the Poultry Industry Council (PIC). “We’ve used drugs a lot to hide bad management — poor litter management, too high of stocking density,” said professor Lisa Bielke of Ohio State University’s College […] Read more
General Mills project could set standard for farm-level regulations
The company aims to influence a million acres of farmland by 2030
Large food companies are increasingly worried about the broad impact they have on the environment. Now their programs are reaching down to the farm level, although those influences are mostly in early stages. American farmers are at the vanguard of this trend, with companies like General Mills aiming to influence a million acres by 2030. Why […] Read more
Twitter may hold key to early poultry disease warning
Researcher aims to refine system for Avian Influenza outbreaks
Computer-based monitoring of social media posts could lead to early warnings about poultry disease outbreaks, according to work at the University of Guelph’s Department of Computer Sciences. PhD candidate Samira Yousefi was the sole non-poultry specialist out of 10 University of Guelph students featured during the annual research day of the Poultry Industry Council (PIC). […] Read more
Bee-based disease prevention
Inoculating flowering plants with insect-delivered fungus can help limit disease
Fungi that can inoculate crops against disease can be applied using insects — bumblebees, to be specific. According to Bee Vectoring Technology (BVT) — a Canadian company with offices in the United States and Europe, and in the process of commercializing such a service — Bombus-delivered inoculants offer fruit farmers another way to augment their […] Read more
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