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Projects supported by CPRC are listed by research program. Click on a project number for details. You can jump to a program using the links below or press Ctrl+F (Command+F for Mac users) to search for a word(s) on this page.
Project numbers shown in bold have new information added since the last revision of this page.
Projects marked with an asterisk (*) are part of the Poultry Science Cluster 2010-2013.
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AMN001
Identification of gut bacteria affected by dietary antibiotics and their
roles in the gut immunity of broiler chickens.
Joshua Gong, Agriculture Canada and Shayan Sharif, University of Guelph
AMN002
Molecular epidemiology of necrotic enteritis.
Patrick Boerlin, University of Guelph
AMN003
Carbohydrase enzyme supplements as growth promoters and modulators of
the intestinal microflora of the chicken: The prebiotic and probiotic
effect of enzyme hydrolysis products.
Bogdan Slominski, University of Manitoba
AMN004
Understanding how Campylobacter jejuni colonizes poultry
Brenda Allan, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization
AMN023
The use of cyclic-di-GMP, a novel immunotherapeutic and antibacterial molecule in chickens
Moussa Diarra, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and François Malouin, Université de Sherbrooke
AMN024
Investigation into cell-cell signaling in Clostridium perfringen infection
for developing a novel disease-control strategy.
Joshua Gong, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AMN025
Engineered antibodies and phage products for food safety applications.
Christine Szymanski, University of Alberta
AMN027
Elucidation of critical characteristics of Clostridium perfringens and
pathogen-host-environment interactions defining susceptibility of
poultry to necrotic enteritis.
Andrew Olkowski, University of Saskatchewan
AMN030
Development of live‐attenuated vaccines to prevent Campylobacter colonization in poultry
Byeonghwa Jeon, Atlantic Veterinary College
AMN043
Evaluation of vacuum post pellet-applications of bioactives of broiler feed on efficacy and protected delivery
Tom Scott, University of Saskatchewan
Environment
Program details.
ENV006
Distribution uniformity and emission reduction potential of a precision
applicator for surface and sub-surface land application of poultry
manure
Claude Lague, University of Saskatchewan (now at University of Ottawa)
ENV007
Development of a dynamic model of Ca and P flows in layers
James France, University of Guelph
ENV008
Activity-specific workplace exposures of poultry barn workers
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan, University of Alberta
ENV009
Reducing pollution from veterinary pharmaceuticals in agricultural runoff
from poultry manure
Shiv Prasher, McGill University
ENV026
Utilization of protein-containing agriculture waste and by-products for adhesive development
Jianping Wu, University of Alberta
ENV029
Assessment of concentrations and emissions of airborne pollutants at various poultry operations
Bill Van Heyst, University of Guelph
Food Safety & Poultry Health
Program details.
FSQ011
Immunization of broiler chickens against necrotic enteritis
John Prescott, University of Guelph
FSQ012
Immunology of T cell-mediated immune response to avian influenza virus
in the chicken
Shayan Sharif, University of Guelph
FSQ014
Development of second generation RNA interference constructs against
avian influenza virus
Serguei Golovan and Grégoy Bédécarrats, University of Guelph
FSQ015
Novel multivalent vaccines for avian health
Éva Nagy, University of Guelph
*FSQ032
The pathogenesis and control of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens
John Prescott, University of Guelph
*FSQ033
The pathogenesis and control of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens
John Prescott, University of Guelph
*FSQ034
Use of encapsulated essential oils for controlling enteric bacterial pathogens in chickens
Joshua Gong, Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada
*FSQ035
Determining the molecular basis of adaptation of influenza viruses from their natural reservoir to
domestic poultry
Yohannes Berhane, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
*FSQ036
Study of transmission of avian influenza virus
Jiewen Guan, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
*FSQ037
Immune response to avian influenza virus
Shayan Sharif, University of Guelph
*FSQ038
Developing novel vaccines against avian influenza virus
Éva Nagy, University of Guelph
Suresh Tikoo, VIDO
Dele Ogunremi, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Novel Feedstuffs
Program details.
NFS028
Distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) as a potential source of
immunostimulatory and growth promoting activity for poulty
Bogdan Slominski, University of Manitoba
NFS042
Nutritive evaluation of cold-pressed meals for broiler chickens
Derek Anderson, Nova Scotia Agricultural College
NFS044
The economic advantages of processing on feed value of alternative ingredients for turkeys
Tom Scott, University of Saskatchewan
Poultry Welfare & Behaviour
Program details.
PWB017
Engineering, animal welfare and meat quality considerations of broiler
transportation in a heated and ventilated vehicle
Trever Crowe, University of Saskatchewan
PWB018
Improving welfare for beak trimmed hens through reducing variability
and technology transfer
Hank Classen, University of Saskatchewan
PWB019
Effect of lighting programs on leg weakness and bird welfare in modern
commercial broilers
Hank Classen, University of Saskatchewan
PWB020
Evaluation of alternative methods of euthanasia for cull turkeys
Tina Widowski, University of Guelph
PWB021
Impact of ammonia on welfare of laying hens, and implications for the environment
Steve Leeson, University of Guelph
*PWB039
Maintaining leg and bone structure in commercial poultry
Doug Korver, University of Alberta
*PWB040
Assessing the behaviour and welfare of broiler breeders using alternative feeding strategies
Stephanie Torrey, Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada
*PWB041
Implications of toe clipping on the welfare of commercial turkeys
Hank Classen, University of Saskatchewan
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UAB005
The impact of timing of protein intake and growth patterns on reproductive
efficiency in broiler breeder females.
Frank Robinson, University of Alberta
AGA010
Cryopreservation of Canada’s remaining avian germplasm
Fred Silversides, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
CTM022
Use of dietary thyroxine as an alternative molting procedure in turkey
breeder hens
Grégoy Bédécarrats, University of Guelph
AGA031
Cryogenic storage and efficient recovery of avian genetic material
Fred Silversides, Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada
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