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January 2016 Blog Posts (2)

On-farm research helps develop more effective ketosis treatment

Ongoing research with dairy herds on the Herd Navigator milking system is providing Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) scientists with data on ketosis incidence and will help develop more effective treatment protocols.

Results from an on-farm clinical trial that started mid-June will provide researchers with data to make better treatment decisions for this condition, says Dr. Khaled Gohary, who is looking at patterns and impacts of ketosis to develop strategies for early response to…

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Added by Ontario Veterinary College on January 14, 2016 at 11:14am — No Comments

Farm clients important part of OVC teaching programs

A recent appreciation day for Ontario Veterinary College Ruminant Field Services (OVC RFS) clients emphasized their important support of OVC’s teaching programs. The RFS, which services farm clients surrounding the Guelph area, is an integral teaching tool for student veterinarians, who gain valuable hands-on experience in diagnostics and clinical skills working with clients on-farm.

The client day provides an opportunity to thank clients, as well as provide updates on recent research…

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Added by Ontario Veterinary College on January 5, 2016 at 4:46pm — No Comments

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AFSC extending recommended seeding dates for clients impacted by wildfires

Areas in the northern and western parts of the province have had a record number of wildfires this spring, resulting in mandatory evacuations for residents in the areas of the fires. Although the impact to annual crop seeding is unknown at this time

OFA pleased with Bill 97 amendments

Bill 97 passed at Queen’s Park but without the farmland severance portion

Bioenterprise Canada launches Northern Food Security Challenge

Northern Ontario businesses are invited to participate in a $15,000 agri-food innovation challenge focused on innovative solutions to improving food security in Northern communities.

Strawberry Baked Pies are back at McDonald’s just in time for summer

Strawberry season has arrived at McDonald’s Canada with the return of the Strawberry Baked Pie.

New funding expands processing space dashboard for farmers and abattoirs

AgSights and Meat & Poultry Ontario (MPO) are launching an expansion of a digital dashboard that links farmers looking for processing space with abattoirs that have immediate availability or are accepting future bookings

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