The world needs Saskatchewan livestock
Research roundtable discussion
The College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites you to a virtual research roundtable discussion. Hosted by Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn (PhD), Dean and Professor, College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth includes ambitious growth in agricultural production and exports. Join USask researchers for a conversation about the science that will help producers and policy makers reach those goals.
Our most recent Research Roundtable took place on May 25, 2021. Click through the tabs to watch the presentations.
Presenters
Associate Professor and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair in Forage Crop Breeding
Dr. Biligetu's research is focused on breeding and genetics of forage crop plants for the adaption to the prairie region of western Canada. He has led projects on cultivar development of new grasses and alfalfa, and application of genomic technology in forage breeding systems.
Learn more about Dr. Biligetu.
Professor and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair in Cow-Calf and Forage Systems
Dr. Lardner’s research focuses on cow-calf management, forages and grazing. He has led projects on water quality, pasture rejuvenation, heifer development, beef cattle reproductive efficiency and application of genomic technology in breeding systems.
Learn more about Dr. Lardner.
Assistant Professor and Saskatchewan Beef Industry Chair
Dr. Ribeiro's research is focused on uncovering nutritional strategies to improve health, performance, and profitability, while simultaneously lessening the environmental impact of beef cattle production. This includes research focused on understanding the variability in the ability of cattle to digest fibre, the impact of mycotoxin contamination of cereal grains, and optimizing grain and forage processing technologies, consequently improving animal health, feed efficiency, and beef cattle productivity.
Learn more about Dr. Ribeiro.
Professor
Dr. Shand's research is focused on quality and processing of meat and meat products, protein functionality and gelation, and utilization of pulses in meat processing. Her current research includes development of hybrid beef and pulse dried meat snacks and modifying fatty acid composition of meat products using plant protein stabilized canola oil emulsions.
Learn more about Dr. Shand.
Previous research roundtables
Our first research roundtable discussion, The World Needs Saskatchewan Crops, took place on March 2, 2021. Click through the tabs to view the presentation videos.
Assistant Professor, Soil Science
Dr. Melissa Arcand is a soil biogeochemist whose research program investigates plant-soil interactions to understand how agricultural systems can cycle nutrients more efficiently and store more carbon in their soils. She has developed a new area of applied and interdisciplinary research in Indigenous agricultural land management. Working in collaboration with First Nations, she is leading a New Frontiers in Research Fund – Explorations grant to assess soil health on their agricultural lands. Dr. Arcand also teaches in the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy program, designed to train students to work in resource management and land governance in Indigenous communities across Canada.
Professor and Director, Crop Development Centre
Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair in Durum and High-Yield Wheat Breeding and Genetics
Dr. Curtis Pozniak's research areas include genetics, breeding, and production and management of durum and high yielding wheat. In striving to breed better varieties more efficiently, Pozniak has led the way in the use of new technologies in wheat breeding. He headed the Canadian Triticum Applied Genomics Project (CTAG2) and leads an international consortium that sequenced multiple wheat genomes.
Professor and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program Chair in Protein Quality and Utilization
Dr. Michael Nickerson’s research focuses on developing innovative knowledge and technologies aimed at enhancing the utilization of proteins derived from Saskatchewan pulse, cereal and oilseed crops. His research areas include evaluating protein quality and functionality; developing encapsulated delivery systems for carrying plant phenolics, omega-3 fatty acid rich oils and probiotics; developing edible packages; dough rheology; and food security.
Learn more about Dr. Nickerson.