/channels/taxonomy/term/4330/all en /channels/channels/news/animal-science-postdoc-wins-concours-de-vulgarisation-de-la-recherche-de-lacfas-357353 <p>Since 1993, l'Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas) has been inviting up-and-coming scientists to popularize their research through an annual competition.</p> <p>Open to master's, doctoral and post-doctoral students from all Canadian universities, the competition encourages the production of texts, audio and video files, and comic strips that shed light on subjects from all disciplines.</p> Wed, 15 May 2024 21:04:28 +0000 webfull 200076 at /channels /channels/channels/news/video-ai-milk-production-357326 <p>Dairy producers know that the slightest change in the behavior of cows can give an indication of their state of health. But since they can't be everywhere at once, artificial intelligence could help improve and extend the lives of their livestock. In ƻ����Ժ's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.</p> Tue, 14 May 2024 15:19:41 +0000 webfull 200048 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mac-students-inspire-next-gen-scientists-john-abbott-sustainability-through-science-symposium-357154 <p><em><small>Pictured (from left to right): ƻ����Ժ/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer</small></em></p> <p><strong>By Kathy MacLean</strong></p> <p>In the dynamic landscape of scientific inquiry, effective communication is not merely an option; it's a necessity. Bridging the gap between complex research and broader audiences fosters understanding, sparks curiosity, and drives positive change.</p> Thu, 02 May 2024 16:59:39 +0000 webfull 199880 at /channels /channels/channels/news/artificial-intelligence-barn-356555 <p>Imagine cows roaming freely in a barn equipped with cameras and sensors linked to artificial intelligence in a system that predicts their mood and lifespan. Implementing such a system is the mission of the new Research and Innovation Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (<a href="https://www.well-e.org/en/">WELL-E</a>), created jointly by ƻ����Ժ and UQAM thanks to $5 million in funding over five years.</p> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:54:31 +0000 webfull 199164 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-research-will-look-dairy-welfare-and-technology-348927 <p>A new research collaboration at ƻ����Ժ and the University of Quebec in Montreal will explore the role of artificial intelligence in promoting dairy cattle welfare.</p> <p>It will be led by Dr. <a href="/macdonald/elsa-vasseur">Elsa Vasseur</a> of ƻ����Ժ’s Department of Animal Science and Abdoulaye Baniré Diallo of UQAM’s Department of Computer Science.</p> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:30:52 +0000 webfull 190374 at /channels /channels/channels/news/joint-chair-aims-leverage-ai-and-iot-improve-animal-welfare-canadian-dairy-farms-347998 <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:17:36 +0000 webfull 189254 at /channels /channels/channels/news/joint-chair-aims-leverage-ai-and-iot-improve-animal-welfare-canadian-dairy-farms-347864 <p>ƻ����Ժ and the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) announced today the creation of the Research and Innovation Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (WELL-E). The five-year, $5 million Chair will carry out a major research project funded by a grant from NSERC Alliance and PROMPT, fiduciary of the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy. Important contributions have also been made by industrial partners Novalait, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO), Les Producteurs de Lait du Québec (PLQ), and Lactanet.</p> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:56:18 +0000 webfull 189103 at /channels /channels/channels/news/herd-fugitive-cows-frustrates-tiny-village-canada-344141 <p>A herd of approximately two dozen heifers spooked during a thunderstorm has been wandering through the countryside east of Montreal since July. All attempts to capture the heifers have fallen short, and the herd has survived by eating unharvested corn and other field crops and drinking from streams in the area.</p> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:58:21 +0000 webfull 185155 at /channels /channels/channels/news/vasseur-leading-change-dairy-industry-339321 <div> <p>Canadian dairy experts are rethinking their approach to the industry, now recommending that cows have more freedom of movement in order to improve their well-being.<br /><br /> This is a far cry from how dairy farms currently maintain their herds, especially in Quebec. As such, the “Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle”, a reference tool for Canadian dairy producers, is currently under revision.<br /></p></div> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:20:51 +0000 webfull 179850 at /channels /channels/channels/news/vasseur-improving-lives-dairy-cows-337886 <p>Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences, is co-chair of the scientific committee that participated in the development of the new Canadian standards that will require Canadian dairy farmers to implement a new code of on-farm practices that include rearing calves in groups, exercise sessions for cows, and enlarging stalls.</p> <p>Read the full article (in French) in <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/2022-02-20/agriculture/vers-des-vaches-mieux-traitees-a-l-etable.php"><i>La Presse</i></a><i>.</i></p> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:28:48 +0000 webfull 178181 at /channels /channels/channels/event/food-thought-what-coming-livestock-farming-333371 <p>Our annual Food for Thought Public Lecture Series is entering its 22nd season of bringing timely science topics to the community: our neighbours, alumni, students, staff and faculty!</p> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:21:36 +0000 webfull 173087 at /channels /channels/news/when-cows-come-home-how-long-will-they-stay-260744 <p> </p> <p>In the barn with ƻ����Ժ’s new NSERC Industrial Research Chair on Sustainable Life of Dairy Cattle</p> Wed, 04 May 2016 19:31:36 +0000 webfull 118681 at /channels /channels/event/new-chair-sustainable-life-dairy-cattle-260959 <p>Dairy industries world-wide face the challenge of maximizing production while, at the same time, producing the highest quality products in a sustainable manner that reflects consumers’ expectations.</p> Tue, 24 May 2016 15:21:41 +0000 webfull 118929 at /channels /channels/news/la-chaire-de-recherche-sur-le-bien-etre-des-vaches-laitieres-est-deja-en-activite-261184 <p> </p> <p>La chaire de recherche sur le bien-être des vaches laitières est déjà en activité.</p> <p>La titulaire de la nouvelle chaire de recherche sur la Vie durable des bovins laitiers de l’Université ƻ����Ժ, <strong>Elsa Vasseur</strong>, n’a pas chômé. La nouvelle chaire a été officiellement inaugurée le 26 mai dernier, mais Elsa Vasseur est déjà au travail depuis janvier dernier. Déjà huit étudiants gradués sont engagés pour mener à bien les futurs projets de recherche.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Wed, 08 Jun 2016 14:08:07 +0000 webfull 119203 at /channels /channels/news/jane-goodall-met-l%E2%80%99elevage-animal-intensif-au-pilori-263431 <p> </p> <p>De passage à Montréal, la primatologue Jane Goodall a dénoncé l’élevage animal intensif qui est pratiqué dans les pays riches. S’adressant à une assemblée de vétérinaires, elle a toutefois avoué ne pas savoir comment s’attaquer à ce problème. Les travaux d’une chercheuse de l’Université ƻ����Ժ s’intéressant à l’élevage des vaches laitières devraient apporter certains éléments de réponse à cette vaste problématique.</p> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:17:39 +0000 webfull 122095 at /channels