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    • Bringing practical, on-farm beef research to Guelph

      Ontario Beef, Spring 2026: Dr. Kristen Edwards brings more than a decade of veterinary practice experience to her new role at the Ontario Veterinary College, with a focus on practical research that benefits Ontario beef farmers.

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    • Nicole Ricker

      From lab to livestock: mentorship shaping the next generation of researchers

      Ontario Beef, July 2026: Dr. Nicole Ricker shares how LRIC’s Early Career Mentorship Program and Researcher Award has helped her connect with livestock farmers, understand industry challenges and develop research that delivers practical on-farm solutions.

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    • Staying on top of emerging issues: perspectives from the value chain

      Ontario Beef, December 2025: Staying on top of emerging trends is essential for ensuring the long-term success and competitiveness of Ontario’s livestock sector. That’s where LRIC’s Emerging Trends and Opportunities Committee (ETOC) brings together thinking leaders from across the value chain — from farms and research labs to processors and retailers.

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    • Kelsey Spence

      Bridging the gap between research and farming

      Ontario Beef, October 2025: This fall marks the start of the fifth cohort of a unique mentorship program for early career scientists at the University of Guelph to introduce them to Ontario’s livestock industry. 

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