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AI for the well-being of cows and the wallets of breeders—interview with Prof. Elsa Vasseur

webfull — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:51:17 +0000

Images captured by cameras scrutinizing the slightest movements of cows. This is the basis of a major study currently being carried out by the Innovation Research Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (WELL-E), jointly created by �㽶��Ƶ and UQAM. A new article in La Terre dives into the project and interviews the McGill team members at the helm.

Published: 12 November 2024

How to reduce the ecological footprint of your plate without becoming vegan?

webfull — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:07:28 +0000

Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the environment and potentially on health, for many people it's inconceivable to go without.

Published: 12 June 2024

Video: AI in milk production

webfull — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:19:41 +0000

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 �㽶��Ƶ's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.

Published: 14 May 2024

Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

webfull — Thu, 02 May 2024 16:59:39 +0000

Pictured (from left to right): McGill/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer

By Kathy MacLean

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.

Published: 2 May 2024

Artificial intelligence in the barn

webfull — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:54:31 +0000

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 (WELL-E), created jointly by �㽶��Ƶ and UQAM thanks to $5 million in funding over five years.

Published: 2 April 2024

Four Mac Campus students reach finals in McGill Three-Minute Thesis Competition

webfull — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:45:21 +0000

What is 3MT/MT180?

In the University-wide 3MT/MT180 competition, graduate students have the chance to showcase their leading-edge research before a live audience. With only three minutes and a single slide, students must engage their audience and convey the complexities of their work to a diverse, non-expert audience. Participants may present their research in English or in French and winners will advance to regional and national competitions.

Published: 26 March 2024

Macdonald Farm: A unique place of learning on the island of Montréal

webfull — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:48:14 +0000

La famille du lait featured our very own Macdonald Campus Farm in their online magazine, speaking to General Manager Janice Pierson.

Published: 20 February 2024

Raw pet food, cattle linked to drug-resistant salmonella outbreak affecting mainly kids

webfull — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:21:19 +0000

An outbreak of extensively drug-resistant salmonella has been linked to raw pet food and contact with cattle, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Published: 15 November 2023

Sports Logging: She'd never touched an axe before coming to �㽶��Ƶ

webfull — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:10:34 +0000

Even though she grew up on a farm, Stéphanie Naud had never touched an axe or saw before studying at McGill's Mac campus. As a natural athlete who loved the outdoors and working with her hands, when she heard about our unique inter-university lumberjack club, she was intrigued, she recently told Le journal de Montréal.

Published: 2 October 2023

Four Mac Undergrads Awarded for Outstanding USRA Posters

webfull — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:54:58 +0000

On September 7, thirty two AES undergraduate research awardees shared posters illustrating their summer research jobs.

Dean Anja Geitmann broke through the waves of animated conversation to congratulate the students for engaging in this inspiring science conversation and to award four researchers for their outstanding posters:

Published: 20 September 2023