Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
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Approved Projects
Livestock
Reference # |
Project Name |
Applicant |
| ARDI 08.900 |
Development of Potential Non-Pharmacological
Alternative to Anitimioroblal Growth Promoters (AGP) in Chickens Total Approved: $ 61,116 |
Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Lecompte Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8056 |
| ARDI 07.817 |
Protection and Stimulation of Intestinal
Innate Immunity Using Mannose Total Approved: $ 46,000 |
Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Lecompte Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8056 |
| ARDI 07.816 |
Bacteria Reduction in Process Water Total Approved: $ 8,184 |
Dr. David A. Prystupa Spectrum Scientific Inc. (416) 848-1842 |
| ARDI 07.800 |
Use of Water Soluble Yeast Culture and a
Colicinogenic Escherichia coli Probiotic to Prevent
Post-Weaning Diarrhea in Piglets Total Approved: $ 62,700 |
Dr. Denis Krause Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-6126 |
| ARDI 06.774 |
Development of an Intervention Strategy Using
Avian Antibody-Based Passive Immunotherapy to Control Fecal
Shredding of the Food Borne Pathogen Escherichia coli 0157:H7
in Ruminants Total Approved: $ 81,500 |
Dr. Pradip K. Maiti Nutratech Inc. (204) 487-0974 |
| ARDI 06.771 |
Development of a Passive Immunotherapeutic
Strategy for Controlling Colonization of Campylobacter jejuni in Chicken Gut for Production of Safe Poultry
and Meat Products Total Approved: $ 70,000 |
Dr. Pradip K. Maiti Nutratech Inc. (204) 487-0974 |
| ARDI 06.745 |
Carcass Evaluation of Berkshire Hogs Total Approved: $ 3,052.80 |
Mark Hadway Western Canadian Berkshire Producers (204) 629-2089 |
| ARDI 05.729 |
Total Approved: $ 25,000 |
Dr. Pradip K. Maiti Nutratech Inc. (204) 487-0974 |
| ARDI 05.728 |
Total Approved: $ 25,000 |
Dr. Pradip K. Maiti Nutratech Inc. (204) 487-0974 |
| ARDI 05.723 |
Sow Longevity: Modeling as a Method of Economic Analysis Total Approved: $ 125,000 |
Dr. Nora Lewis Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9443 |
| ARDI 05.696 |
Total Approved: $ 47,300 |
Dr. Karin Wittenberg Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9139 |
| ARDI 05.692 |
New Opportunities in Dairy and Beef Heifer Development and Dairy Cow
Productivity Total Approved: $ 30,300 |
Dr. Alma Kennedy Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9527 |
| ARDI 05.681 |
Improving Rumen Digestion in Dairy Cows: Prevention of Inflammation
and Bacterial Lysis Due to Subacute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) Total Approved: $ 40,300 |
Dr. J.C. Plaizier Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9500 |
| ARDI 05.660 |
Dietary Nitrogen Utilization and Gut Health Benefits Associated with
the Use of Low-Protein Amino Acid Supplemented Diets in Pork
Production
Total Approved: $ 101,805 |
Dr. C.M. (Martin) Nyachoti Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-7323 |
| ARDI 05.657 |
Transportation of Early Weaned Piglets: Modifying Density and
Bedding to Improve Winter Transport, and Utilization of Electrolytes
to Encourage Early Feed and Water Consumption
Total Approved: $ 93,800 |
Dr. Nora Lewis Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9443 |
| ARDI 04.638 |
Research and Development of Goat Cheese and Yogurt
Total Approved: $ 24,200 |
Dr. A. Hydamaka Department of Food Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9642 |
| ARDI 04.635 |
Effect of Microbial Phytase on Amino Acid Utilization in Pigs and
Broilers Fed Western Canadian-Type Diets Total Approved: $ 66,714 |
Dr. Bill Guenter & Dr. Martin Nyachoti Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9334 |
| ARDI 04.634 |
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Impact on Sow and Litter Immune
Status and Sow Reproductive Performance
Total Approved: $ 65,197 |
Dr. Laurie Connor & Dr. Martin Nyachoti Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9219 |
| ARDI 04.632 |
Electronic
Tracking of Cattle Identification (RFID) and Core Body Temperature Total Approved: $ 122,650 |
Dr. A. D. Kennedy Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9527 |
| ARDI 04.625 |
Evaluation of Real-Time Ultrasound as a Means of Quantifying
Intramuscular (Marbling) Fat in Pork Loins Total Approved: $ 120,000 |
Robert M. McKay Swine Research and Development Consortium (204) 727-6598 |
| ARDI 04.612 |
Total Approved: $ 111,000 |
Dr. Rob W. Currie Department of Entomology University of Manitoba (204) 474-6022 |
| ARDI 04.592 |
Carbohydrase Enzyme Supplements as Growth Promoters and Modulators
of the Intestinal Microflora of the Chicken: The Prebiotic and
Probiotic Effect of Enzyme Hydrolysis Products
Total Approved: $ 160,900 |
Dr. Bogdan A. Slominski Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8291 |
| ARDI 04.572 |
The Potential of the Probiotic VSL#3 and Raw Potato Starch as
Antimicrobial Agents in Nursery Pig Diets Total Approved: $ 126,060 |
Dr. C.M. (Martin) Nyachoti Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-7323 |
| ARDI 04.570 |
Effect of Folic Acid-Enriched Egg Consumption on the Folate Status
of Manitoba Women of Childbearing Age
Total Approved: $ 98,000 |
Dr. James D. House Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9523 |
| ARDI 04.569 |
Transportation of Early Weaned Piglets: Water Consumption Following
Weaning, Implications for Production and Medication
Total Approved: $ 22,550 |
Dr. Nora Lewis Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9443
|
| ARDI 04.566 |
Feasibility of Utilizing an Air Curtain Incinerator for the
Destruction of Cattle Carcasses, Offal and Specific Risk Material Total Approved: $ 31,300 |
Ed Brethour |
| ARDI 04.557 |
Evaluation of a Non-Pressurized Headspace Horizontal Airflow
Biofilter
Total Approved: $ 27,500 |
Dr. Danny D. Mann Department of Biosystems Engineering University of Manitoba (204) 474-7149 |
| ARDI 04.556 |
Improving Water Use Efficiency of Dryland Pastures
Total Approved: $ 66,240 |
Dr. Martin Entz Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-6077 |
| ARDI 04.550 |
Production, Use of and Evaluation of Efficacy of a Natural Growth
Promotant for Animal Feed Using a Biotechnological Approach
Total Approved: $ 149,976 |
Ronald R. Marquardt |
| ARDI 04.536 |
Improving Nutrient Utilization of Dairy Cows by Optimization of
Feeding Time and Feeding Patterns Total Approved: $ 99,000 |
Dr. J.C. Plaizier Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9500 |
| ARDI 01.520 |
Effect of Infrared Processing and Enzyme Supplementation on the
Nutritive Value of Peas for Swine
Total Approved: $ 8,000 |
Dr.
Susan D. Arntfield |
| ARDI 01.516 |
Development of Poultry Inspection Instrumentation:
Detection of Diseased Tissue Total Approved: $ 8,150 |
David A. Prystupa Spectrum Scientific Inc. (204) 753-2033 |
| ARDI 01.487 |
Preventing
Sub-Acute Ruminal Acidosis in Dairy Cows Fed Barley Based Diets Total Approved: $ 30,000 |
J.C.
Plaizier Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9500 |
| ARDI 00.461 |
Hulless Barley and
Canadian Prairie Spring Wheat in Laying Hens Diets Total Approved: $ 23,000 |
Dr. W. Guenter Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9334 |
| ARDI 00.456 |
Evaluation of
Exogenous Enzyme Supplements in Poultry Diets
with Respect to Growth of Select Bacteria Total Approved: $ 34,000 |
Dr. Greg Blank Department of Food Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8742 |
| ARDI 00.413 |
Use of Formic Acid
to Control Varroa and Tracheal Mites in Indoor Wintering Facilities Total Approved: $ 50,000 |
Dr. Rob Currie Department of Entomology University of Manitoba (204) 474-6022 |
| ARDI 00.412 |
Modified Lysozyme as
a Potential Alternative to Antibiotics in Animal Nutrition Total Approved: $ 74,000 |
Dr. Bogdan Slominski Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8291 |
| ARDI 00.411 |
Enhancing Use of
Nutrients from Feedstuff for Profitable Pork Production and Environmental Sustainability Total Approved: $ 52,060 |
Dr. Martin Nyachoti Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-7323 |
| ARDI 00.404 |
Development of an
Early Detection Method for Mastitis Using Infrared Thermography Total Approved: $ 60,000 |
Dr. Shannon Scott Brandon Research Centre Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (204) 726-7650 |
| ARDI 00.389 |
Optimization of
Lighting Conditions in Dairy Barns Total Approved: $ 30,932 |
Dr. Alma Kennedy Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9527 |
| ARDI 00.383 |
Removal of
Deoxynivalenol from Barley Intended for End-Use as Swine Feed Total Approved: $ 20,000 |
Dr. James House Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9523 |
| ARDI 00.382 |
Determination of the
Digestible Amino Acid Content of Feedstuffs Total Approved: $ 97,500 |
Dr. Lloyd Campbell Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9168 |
| ARDI 00.364 |
Transportation of
Early-Weaned Piglets: Seasonal Effects Total Approved: $ 50,000 |
Dr. Nora Lewis Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9443 |
| ARDI 00.363 |
Water Quality
Impacts on the Economics of Nursery Pig Production Total Approved: $ 50,000 |
Dr. Martin Nyachoti Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-7323 |
| ARDI 00.362 |
Sustainable Pork
Production in Manitoba: The Role of Feed Peas Total Approved: $ 30,000 |
Dr. Martin Nyachoti Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-7323 |
| ARDI 99.326 |
Prevalence and
Economic Impact Study of Prominent Diseases in Manitoba Beef Herds Total Approved: $ 28,850 |
Wanda McFadyen Manitoba Cattle Producers Association (204) 772-4542 |
| ARDI 99.303 |
The Effect of Heat
Lamp Usage on Performance of Piglets Shortly After Birth Total Approved: $ 35,244 |
Dr. Qiang Zhang Dept. of Biosystems Engineering University of Manitoba (204) 474-9819 |
| ARDI 99.300 |
Photoperiod, Time
Weaning and Reproductive Performance of Sows Total Approved: $ 42,290 |
Dr. Laurie Connor Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9219 |
| ARDI 99.277 |
Production Potential
of High Quality and Processed Forages for Backgrounding Cattle Total Approved: $ 15,156 |
Wanda McFayden Manitoba Cattle Producers Association (204) 772-4542 |
| ARDI 98.238 |
Development of
Genetic Markers for Swine Improvement Total Approved: $ 48,950 |
Dr. O. Bres Northern Bioidentification Service Ltd. (204) 947-0742 |
| ARDI 98.203 |
Utilization of
Fortified Cubes to Deliver Trace Minerals and Monensin in Forage-Based
Diets Total Approved: $ 19,800 |
Dr. Karin Wittenberg Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9139 |
| ARDI 98.189 |
Growth and Survival
of Salmonella and Escherichia coli in Regular and Omega-3 Enhanced Hen's Eggs
Total Approved: $ 9,810 |
Dr. Roman Przybylski
University of Manitoba |
| ARDI 98.185 |
Application of an
Inedible Technical Albumen and Whole Egg "By-Products" as High Quality
Protein, Energy, Maternal Antibody and Bactericide Supplements in Animal Nutrition
Total Approved: $ 41,800 |
Dr. Bogdan Slominski Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8291 |
| ARDI 98.173 |
The Effect of
Supplemental Light on Growth, Carcass Composition and Reproductive Development of Beef
Cattle Total Approved: $ 40,240 |
Dr. A.D. Kennedy Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9527 |
| ARDI 98.171 |
Technology
Development to Improve Pasture Productivity for Dairy Herds
Total Approved: $ 57,807 |
Dr. Karen Wittenberg Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9139 |
| ARDI 98.170 |
Increasing
Conjugated Linoleic Acid in Milk Using Selected Feeding Strategies
Total Approved: $ 90,090 |
Dr. Karin Wittenberg Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9383 |
| ARDI 98.164 |
Transportation of
Early Weaned Piglets
Total Approved: $ 36,015 |
Dr. Nora Lewis Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9443 |
| ARDI 98.163 |
Influence of
Light Sources on Physiological Responses, Puberty Onset and Embryo Survival in Gilts
Total Approved: $ 31,240 |
Dr. Laurie Connor Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9219 |
| ARDI 98.153 |
Utilization of
Forage-Based Rations for the Development of Beef Bulls
Total Approved: $ 38,000 |
Chris Murphy Interlake Livestock and Forage Improvement Association (204) 467-2527 |
| ARDI 98.149 |
Performance
Evaluation of Heat Mats in Swine Farrowing Facilities Total Approved: $ 32,120 |
Dr. Qiang Zhang Dept. of Biosystems Engineering University of Manitoba (204) 474-6033 |
| ARDI 98.123 |
Dietary Effects of
Flax Seeds and Vitamin E in the Diet of Pregnant and Lactating Sows on Sow and Litter
Performance
Total Approved: $ 128,700 |
Dr. Samuel Kofi Baidoo Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-7323 |
| ARDI 98.118 |
Development of
Superior Hog Quality Assurance and Carcass Grading Strategies Through Use of Real-Time
Ultrasound and Nutritional Intervention Total Approved: $ 405,308 |
Ted Muir Swine Research and Development Consortium (204) 233-4991 |
| ARDI 98.117 |
Processing of Pulses
and Cereal Grains with Infra-Red Heat for Early Weaned Pigs
Total Approved: $ 50,000 |
Dr. Samuel Kofi Baidoo Southern Research and Outreach Center University of Minnesota (507) 835-3620 |
| ARDI 98.099 |
Antler Removal
Research Total Approved: $ 1,200 |
Manitoba Elk Growers
Association (204) 855-2073 |
| ARDI 98.097 |
Parasitism, Life
History and Mass Rearing of Horse Fly Egg Parasitoids in Manitoba
Total Approved: $ 24,000 |
Dr. Terry Galloway Department of Entomology University of Manitoba (204) 474-6024 |
| ARDI 98.089 |
Hulless Barley in
Laying Hen Diets Total Approved: $ 63,500 |
Dr. W. Guenter Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9334 |
| ARDI 98.074 |
Risk Factors
Associated with Post-Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome of Swine (PMWS)
Total Approved: $ 25,000 |
Ted Muir Manitoba Pork Council (204) 237-7447 |
| ARDI 98.046 |
Enhancement of the
Performance of Early Weaned Pigs Using Chicken Egg-Yolk Antibodies
Total Approved: $ 110,500 |
Dr. Ronald Marquardt Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8188 |
| ARDI 98.041 |
Development of a
Canadian Weanling Pricing Guide
Total Approved: $ 13,000 |
L.R. Rigaux and Associates Dr. Larry Rigaux (204) 269-1112 |
| ARDI 98.017 |
Development of a New
Generation of Exogenous Enzymes for Swine and Poultry
Total Approved: $ 163,600 |
Dr. Bogdan Slominski Department of Animal Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-8291 |
| ARDI 98.006 |
Proactive Control of
the Foodborne Pathogen E.Coli 0157:H7 in Ruminants on the Farm
Total Approved: $ 80,038 |
Dr. Richard Holley Department of Food Science University of Manitoba (204) 474-9601 |
