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News Articles
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It’s time for a Livestock Manifesto
Farmtario, April 8, 2021: We know all too well that livestock producers count on consumers for their purchasing power and most of us are aware of the “social contract” that the agriculture industry needs to live up to with society. How is the livestock sector doing with regards to the view that society holds of it? Based on headlines and social media, not so well.
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New mentorship program builds bridges
Canadian Poultry, January 2021: Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) has launched a mentorship program for new University of Guelph faculty in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), and College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CPES) to make connections to the provincial livestock industry.
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Sheep farmer hosts farm tour for new Guelph faculty
Sheep News, December 2020: Sheep and beef farmer Mike Swidersky hosted a group of new University of Guelph faculty members for a tour at his farm in Dufferin County in early October. The researchers have all recently come to Guelph as faculty in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), or College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CPES).
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Small ruminants: Husbandry practices, not herd size increases PPRV risk
LRIC newsletter, October 2020: Research has found that the transmission risk of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV) in sheep and goats is not increased through herd size.
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Research Scouts
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DNA from 1,600-year-old Iranian sheep mummy brings history to life
Published July 14, 2021
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People prefer ‘natural’ strategies to reduce atmospheric carbon
Published June 1, 2021
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Hydroponic system offers year-round on-farm feed solution
Published May 28, 2021
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Consumer visits to farm pay off in increased support: Most aren’t ready to embrace lab-created meat
Published May 27, 2021
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Organic meat less likely to be contaminated with multidrug-resistant bacteria
Published May 18, 2021
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Impossible Foods applauds ruling - 'anti-science, anti-GMO activist group' for 'spreading lies'
Published May 17, 2021
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