Prof receives honorary degree
Dr. Jay Cross was awarded the 2023 Olds College Honorary Degree from Olds College of Agriculture and Technology for his contributions to veterinary medicine and education.
With more than 20 years’ experience as a professor of reproductive biology and genetics at the University of Calgary, Cross has made significant advancements in understanding animal reproduction and development.
His research on embryo implantation, fetal growth and maternal adaptations to pregnancy has improved veterinary care practices.
As well, Cross founded the 2050 Project, an educational program that encourages high school students to tackle global challenges and develop innovative solutions.
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As the chief instigation officer at the McEachran Institute, Cross leads efforts to protect the health of animals, people and ecosystems by promoting skills and capacity in veterinary medicine and related professions.
Online tool helps forage selection
Forage U-Pick is a free online tool that helps farmers and ranchers across Canada choose forages best suited to their fields, calculate seeding rates and manage forage weeds.
Selecting forage species that will thrive under the growing and management conditions of a specific field improves the crop’s productivity.
Well-managed forage is typically the cheapest source of feed and growing productive forages can widen the profit margins of a beef operation.
Researchers study lameness detection
Researches at the University of Alberta’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with animal scientists and iClassifier Inc., are developing an algorithm for the early detection of lame dairy cows.
Producers can contact seyedemr@ualberta.ca or 825-343-2129, to arrange a time to record a video of their cow, which should take less than 10 minutes.
Farm staff members can also capture the video of the lame cow based on simple instructions and have their time compensated with a $10 Amazon gift card per lame cow.
All participating farms will receive a $30 Amazon gift card as an honorarium.
The research will significantly contribute to the improvement of livestock health, welfare and technology adoption in the dairy industry.
