The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production is identifying and quantifying a panel of predictive blood biomarkers of feed efficiency and parasite infections of sheep.
This project evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of using native wetland plants and floating island technology to treat feedlot runoff water.
The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production (TACLP) has been validating rapid on-farm forage nitrate tests to assist cattle producers in managing feed quality.
The TACLP at Olds College is enhancing climate change resiliency and environmental sustainability of the livestock industry through the use of innovative technology and rotational grazing practices on the Smart Farm.
Using artificial intelligence for individual animal identification and monitoring is a novel concept that Olds College is exploring with an industrial client.
This project evaluates sire-progeny links, breeding plans and information management/record keeping in multi-sire breeding scenarios on commercial herds.
Researchers at the TACLP are studying and comparing differences in weight gain, health and reactivity at handling in imprinted against non-imprinted calves weaned through the use of either nose-flap, fenceline or traditional abrupt weaning.
The TACLP at Olds College is partnering with the University of Manitoba to identify the potential for intercropping corn with high protein forages.
The TACLP has embarked on a series of regenerative agriculture strategies at Pitstra Farm to modify the land, increase biodiversity of flora/fauna, increase yield and stocking rates, and improve the ecosystem function.
Researchers at the TACLP are evaluating the functionality of the Nofence© collar, an animal-friendly novel virtual fence technology.
Research includes testing different seed mixes in pastures to improve soil health, increase plant diversity, and provide adequate nutrition for cattle.
The grazing management project was established to evaluate and demonstrate the use of various remote grazing management technologies.
Olds College is studying the effects of different handling acclimation procedures prior to the breeding season on reproductive performance, reactivity at handling, and physiological indicator of stress assessed in beef heifers.