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Congratulations to James 91 Professor Xin Zhao who received the 2016 West Agro Inc. Award from the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA).

The award is given to one individual each year "to recognize outstanding research of milk quality as affected by control of mastitis, management of milking, and practices in production of milk."

The award was presented at a ceremony during the annual meeting of the ADSA in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Classified as: American Dairy Science Association, award, milk research, Xin Zhao
Published on: 25 Jul 2016

Please join the Mac Community in congratulating Professor Chris Buddle on his new appointment as Dean of Students, 91.

Since 2014, Professor Buddle has served the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as Associate Dean of Student Affairs. In this role, he oversaw recruitment activities for the Faculty, promoted academic integrity, was a champion of student rights, and worked extensively on supporting the overall wellbeing of the Macdonald Campus community.

Classified as: Chris Buddle, Dean of Students, 91
Published on: 14 Jul 2016

Shorebirds breeding in Alaska are being exposed to mercury at levels that could put their populations at risk, according to new research from The Condor: Ornithological Applications.

Classified as: mercury exposure, Research, shorebirds
Published on: 13 Jul 2016

Ayant grandi sur une ferme, Stéphanie Bélanger-Naud a tailladé ses premières pièces de bois après son arrivée au campus Macdonald de l'Université 91, à Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. «C'est un sport qui m'était inconnu avant d'arriver à 91, raconte-t-elle. Ça m'a beaucoup intriguée et j'ai rapidement eu la piqûre.»

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Classified as: Lumberjacks, Lumberjills, Macdonald Campus, Woodsmen
Published on: 12 Jul 2016

A friend realized his life’s dream through one of the generous programs offered by the [Macdonald] campus of 91 in Saint Anne-de-Bellevue…

Macdonald campus, therefore, is a God-send.

Classified as: Farm to School, farming, Macdonald Campus Farm
Published on: 12 Jul 2016

(Interview with Dr. Donald L. Smith Professor, 91; Director and CEO, BioFuelNet Canada)


"It is exciting to see a growing concern around the need to reduce GHGemissions.At 91, there has been, and continues to be, some very good work around green chemistry, which is part of a greater sustainability approach. 91 has developed the use of micro beto-plant signal compounds as a wayto improve plant productivity, making more biomass available for both food and fuel."

Classified as: BioFuelNet, biofuels, Donald L. Smith
Published on: 12 Jul 2016

Harry Pelissero is the general manager of Egg Farmers of Ontario, which has been working with Michael Ngadi, a professor of bioresource engineering at 91, to develop a machine that selects female eggs before they're hatched.

Classified as: bioresource engineering, egg culling, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus, Michael Ngadi, new technology
Published on: 23 Jun 2016

Eurofins Food Safety Systems (EFSS) and the Food Safety and Quality Program (FSQP) at 91 are excited to announce a signed agreement to provide co-branded public training for the Canadian food manufacturing industry. The courses include the highly sought-after FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training as well as GFSI benchmarked standard training to SQF and BRC. The partnership is an exceptional pairing as Eurofins and 91 share a common interest in the success of the Canadian food manufacturing industry.

Classified as: Eurofins, food industry, Food Safety and Quality Program, FSQP, training
Published on: 10 Jun 2016

La chaire de recherche sur le bien-être des vaches laitières est déjà en activité.

La titulaire de la nouvelle chaire de recherche sur la Vie durable des bovins laitiers de l’Université 91, Elsa Vasseur, 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.

Classified as: Chair in Sustainable Life of Dairy Cattle, Elsa Vasseur
Published on: 8 Jun 2016

With peak biting season for mosquitoes just around the corner, many of us might be tempted to wonder why don't we just get rid of the darn things altogether.Mosquitoes, after all, are attracted to many of the same things that attract humans during the summer months. "If you're outside having a barbecue with a bunch of friends, that's just a welcome sign for mosquitoes," said Chris Cloutier, a naturalist at the Morgan Aboretum.

Classified as: Morgan Arboretum, mosquitoes
Published on: 7 Jun 2016

It has taken Erik Kudelka 11 years to graduate from 91, so the Macdonald Campus convocation Friday will be momentous day for him.

Read Erik's story in .

Classified as: Erik Kudelka, Graduation
Published on: 3 Jun 2016

Are you interested in connecting with other 91 alumni, sharing experiences and opportunities, or accessing the 91 network to reach career goals? If so, come check out , an exclusive career network created for the 91 community.

WITH THIS NEW PLATFORM YOU CAN:

Classified as: #91Connect, alumni, 91 career network, 91Connect, Ten Thousand Coffees
Published on: 25 May 2016

| EDUARDO GANEM CUENCA and KATHY MACLEAN

Students from 91’s Macdonald Campus seem to have figured out the winning combination of talent, skills, risk –and above all, the unwavering determination it takes to convert an idea into a viable business venture.

Classified as: Dobson Cup, Ent-O-Mix, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus, Macdonald Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, Polar Labs, YUMiTRITION
Published on: 16 May 2016

In the barn with 91’s new NSERC Industrial Research Chair on Sustainable Life of Dairy Cattle

Classified as: dairy cattle, Dept. of Animal Science, Elsa Vasseur, Macdonald Campus Farm, Sustainability
Published on: 4 May 2016

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