University of Guelph researchers are trying to identify dairy cows that are tolerant to heat while maintaining economically-important traits such as milk production.

Heat stress a growing factor on dairy farms

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

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 […] 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.

Setting dairy calves up for success

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

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 […] Read more

chris grainger harvest genomics

Bringing rapid genetic testing to the farm

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

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 […] Read more