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Big things
Commentary by Mike McMorris, LRIC CEO, May 2021: The big things facing livestock today are huge and far too big for any one sector to tackle by itself. And even if they could, there is a shared vulnerability which means that all sectors need to move forward, or all are at risk.
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Coming events calendar
LRIC events
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May 14: Our fourth "Horizon Series" webinar focuses on the concept of One Health. Prof. Heather Murphy of the Ontario Veterinary College who works in One Health will explain what it is and how it connects animals, humans and the environment.
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June 8: "Horizon Series" webinar #5 address genomics with Dr. Stephen Miller of the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit in Australia. Details to be announced shortly.
June 10: LRIC annual general meeting. Details available soon.
Industry events
May 10 - 14: Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada. The theme of this virtual conference is Feeding the Future: Precision Nutrition for Tomorrow’s Animal.
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May 31: Deadline to participate in the 2021 National Farmer Mental Health Survey.
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June 1 - 3: International Symposium on Marek's Disease and Avian Herpesviruses
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Poultry: Chicken manure can improve soils, boost crop yield
Researchers at the University of Mississippi have found that poultry litter has beneficial impacts on the soil - reduced compaction, better water-holding capacity and higher crop yields.
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Swine: ASF vaccine shows potential for wild boar use
An American vaccine for African Swine Fever that is in development has been shown to be effective when it is administered through the mouth and nose. This could make it a viable option for use in wild boar populations, where intramuscular vaccination isn't possible.
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Beef: Feed additive cuts methane emissions
A two-year trial recently completed in Alberta shows that a feed additive developed by Royal DSM reduces methane emissions from feedlot cattle by as much as 80%. Outcomes vary depending on the diet with which the additive was given to cattle.
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Dairy: A link between Johne's Disease and genetics?
A research team from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Memorial University of Newfoundland is on the hunt for genetic markers in dairy animals that may be associated with Johne's Disease susceptibility or resistance. Controlling Johne's is difficult because the disease progresses unpredictably and diagnostic tests don't always identify cases and costs the Canadian dairy sector millions in losses annually.
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Sheep and goats: Small ruminant farming going "smart"
A new project in the European Union is bringing together a network of European researchers to boost uptake of precision livestock farming tools in the small ruminant sector. A secondary goal is to encouarge IT companies to develop practical digital solutions specifically for the sheep and goat sector.
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Feed: Introducing feed efficiency traits
The first genetic evaluations for feed efficiency in Holstein cattle are now avaiable. Introduced by Lactanet, the evaluation will allow for selection of cattle that have better feed conversion ability but without compromising production or other traits. Feed is one of the most significant costs in raising livestock.
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Environment: Livestock can play a role in reducing food loss
A team of Canadian researchers is measuring how upcycling food loss through livestock benefits greenhouse gas emissions, land use and biodiversity. On-farm food loss happens during various stages of production, storage and processing and includes product that doesn't make the grade for human food or is leftover from processing, like small potatoes or beet pulp.
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Climate change: 12 reasons why carbon capture programs succeed or fail
University of California San Diego researchers have identified a list of reasons why carbon capture and sequestration programs succeed or fail in the U.S. Credibility of incentives and revenues is key, along with capital cost and technological readiness.
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Artificial intellience: Smart solutions for global food security
Applying the capabilities of artificial intelligence to agriculture could reoptimize the food chain as a complete system. But this will require a shift in thinking around the use of technology in agriculture - simply using technology to enhance production will no longer be enough.
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