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Automation: Increased automation at abattoirs due to pandemic

COVID-19 has spurred the adoption of automation at meat processing facilities in Canada, the United States and Brazil following workforce outbreaks. Those countries had previously implemented automation technologies at a much slower rate than their counterparts in northern Europe or Japan, noted an in-depth analysis by Reuters.

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  • early career research award presenters and winners 2025

    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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  • Research plays a key role in narrative about cattle and climate

    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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  • News release: Livestock Research Innovation Corporation welcomes new board members

    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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