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Fish fillet on a cutting board

Aquaculture: Novel coating improves fillet quality during refrigeration

A new type of coating containing chitosan, tea and cinnamon extracts has been shown to improve shelf life and quality of fish fillets during refrigerated storage. Research has found it reduces oxidation, inhibits bacteria growth and prevents discolouration. This could help reduce food waste as global consumption of aqua-based protein continues to grow.

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    News release: Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives

    June 24, 2025: The 2025 Early Career Research Award was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium held recently. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his research into discovering and developing antiviral treatments for highly pathogenic livestock and poultry viruses.

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    Ontario Beef, May 2025: This past winter, Alltech hosted the first-ever Canadian screening of its documentary A World Without Cows. The film provides an unbiased, global perspective on the relationship between cows and the environment. According to Livestock Research and Innovation Corporation (LRIC) CEO Kelly Somerville, in a film full of compelling statistics and powerful imagery, one quote stood out: “Farmers are the world’s worst communicators.”

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    May 23, 2025: Two new board directors have joined the leadership of Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC). Mohamad Yaghi with Farm Credit Canada and Sonya Fiorini from Burnbrae Farms both fill appointed director positions on the LRIC board.

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