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The University of Guelph’s Child Care and Learning Centre recently made the move to reduce its carbon footprint by only serving a fully plant-based menu.
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Editorial: Sustainability shouldn’t be an optical illusion

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Over the Thanksgiving weekend, one our freelance writers, Rebecca Hannam, brought to my attention an interesting press release from the University of Guelph on how its on-campus child care centre has reduced its carbon footprint by switching to only feeding a plant-based diet. She asked in her email to me “why is no one talking […] Read more
Child care cook Elyse Serediuk shows the children some of the peppers grown in the community garden.
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University of Guelph child care centre touts plant-based menu to reduce carbon footprint

Food service decision and sustainability claim raises concerns among farm groups

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The University of Guelph Child Care and Learning Centre (CCLC) has become the first in Ontario to switch to a fully plant-based menu. A commissioned report estimates that its new carbon footprint is nearly 65 per cent lower than when the menu included animal-based products.  Now the director is encouraging other institutions to follow suit.  […] Read more
The western bean cutworm (WBC) research plot in Exeter. M.Sc. student Josee Kelly is currently completing her second year of field trials, where she has been infesting plots with WBC larvae at different stages and applying insecticides at different times to determine the most effective time for application.
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Pest management research in dry beans largely grower-led

White mould and western bean cutworm control among top priorities

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Research results from the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus are equipping bean growers with new knowledge to make informed pest management decisions.  Chris Gillard, associate professor in the department of plant agriculture, leads an agronomy and pest management program and is focused on collaborating with growers to ensure the research is in line with their […] Read more
dairy calves in a barn
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Pain can be reduced during calf disbudding

Combining local anesthesia and NSAID analgesics helps reduce pain

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To combat the pain associated with horn bud removal, University of Guelph researchers are examining methods that will make calves more comfortable.  University of Guelph Professor Charlotte Winder and PhD candidate Cassandra Reedman, from the Department of Population Medicine, have found that administering local anesthesia with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) pain relievers is the most […] Read more
The goal of Semex’s enhanced Immunity+ is to take disease traits from all different publicly-available sources.
Livestock

The next incarnation for dairy disease resistance

Immunity+ traits from Semex are now incorporated into genetic indices, with broad application across the herd

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Dairy customers of Semex now have a more in-depth decision to make if they aim to increase the resistance of their herd to disease, thanks to an updated version of the Canadian bovine genetics provider’s Immunity+ program. Until now, Semex bulls have been listed as either having Immunity traits or not. In the company’s recently […] Read more
University of Guelph researchers are trying to identify dairy cows that are tolerant to heat while maintaining economically-important traits such as milk production.
Livestock

Heat stress a growing factor on dairy farms

New research is underway to select cattle with high milk production and resilience to heat

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University of Guelph researchers are seeking ways to select cattle for greater heat tolerance.  A research team from the Department of Animal Biosciences recently investigated the association of milk production traits with weather data to identify heat-tolerant cows.  Why it matters: Projected climate changes will influence livestock production, an important issue for the dairy industry. […] Read more
Federal officials have proposed several ways to cut emissions, including more adoption of the 4R nutrient program (right rate, right source, right time and right place).
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University of Guelph scientist slams fertilizer emissions plan

Financial incentives and more cost-effective testing for researchers and farmers is needed, he says

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Glacier FarmMedia – A scientist from the University of Guelph says the federal government is rushing its plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from nitrogen fertilizer. Other scientists are concerned the plan could contribute to the urban/rural divide where city dwellers view farmers as bad guys who are trying to destroy the planet. Why it […] Read more
Calf health management is the focus of research for the Dairy at Guelph group, with particular emphasis on the ‘trifecta’ of nutrition, health, and welfare.
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Setting dairy calves up for success

Calf research trifecta advances management recommendations to aid in animal health and production

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Nutrition, health and welfare are three pillars of dairy calf research at the University of Guelph. Members of the cross-faculty Dairy at Guelph group are focusing on this trifecta and conducting rigorous research designed to help dairy farmers and industry advisors improve calf management. Nutrition Dr. Michael Steele, animal biosciences professor at the Ontario Agricultural […] Read more
chris grainger harvest genomics
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Bringing rapid genetic testing to the farm

Competition win helped Harvest Genomics bring its technology to the agriculture industry

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The last two years have been a whirlwind for Harvest Genomics CEO and co-founder Chris Grainger. After his Guelph-based start-up won the University of Guelph Gryphon’s LAAIR pitch competition in 2020, the company has been on a rapid growth trajectory. Launching a business in the middle of a pandemic was not without its challenges, but […] Read more
Brooke Adams, Kyra Scott, Karlie Pluim and Rachel Von Holt were awarded first place in the graduate category for their non-alcoholic gin products that contain oat fibre.
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Plant-based product development competition highlights student innovations

2022 Project SOY Plus winners announced at University of Guelph

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Building material made of corn cobs, chips made of duckweed and grain, and a non-alcoholic oat fibre beverage, were each named top innovations at this year’s Project SOY (Sustainable Opportunities for You) Plus finale event at the University of Guelph on March 25. The interdisciplinary program, now in its 26th year, gives students the opportunity […] Read more

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