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Welcome back to season 11 of Down the Garden Path podcast! After a winter hiatus, landscape designer Joanne Shaw is excited to kick off a new podcast season revisiting new topics and old favourites while gaining valuable wisdom and advice from industry experts. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Plans for the new season, including interviews with experts and authors in the landscape and horticulture industry Her recent experiences at the Landscape Designers Conference and Landscape Ontario Congress: At the Landscape Designer Conference, keynote speaker Dr. Allan Armitage, a professor from Atlanta, spoke about transforming chaos into contentment. This concept of transforming a chaotic outdoor space into a contented and enjoyable environment emphasizes the importance of curb appeal and year-round outdoor enjoyment. During the Landscape Ontario Congress, Joanne attended a talk by OMAFRA, (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) that discussed the impact of the box tree moth on the boxwood industry including prevention methods and treatment options: It has spread across most of Ontario and Quebec since its first sighting in 2017 and has caused significant damage to boxwood plants. While efforts to contain the moth have been unsuccessful in the east, they have managed to prevent its spread to Western Canada. Joanne discusses potential remedies, including using a bacterial spray (Btk) but notes that frequent application is necessary due to the moth's voracious appetite. Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect via her website at down2earth.ca Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Resources mentioned during the show Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden What's Wrong With Your Boxwood? Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

Feed the world. Preserve the environment for everyone's enjoyment. Christine Brown, one of our 2024 IWCA honourees, views her mission in life to be one of stewardship. It's that steadfast belief that helps Brown feel like she's among family when she networks with her fellow manure extension associates, wherever they're from.It didn't take Brown long to know she wanted to be in agriculture. Raised on a small dairy farm, Brown initially envisioned herself as an agricultural journalist – she didn't want to be involved in "widgets," but eventually found a love of conservation, soil and crops which led her to OMAFRA (now OMAFA), where she took on manure as a specialty. Her career has always offered a healthy balance of science and people. "I love the variety of activities that I get to be involved with, and that every day is different," she tells agriculture editor Bree Rody. She was part of the original team that developed the nutrient management software for OMAFA, was part of the local team that hosted the first-ever Ontario Manure Expo (as well as the first virtual Manure Expo). But her career has been defined just as much by the little things as it has been by the big things – like making a point of remembering a farmer's wife's name, or changing a tire in the field.In Brown's interview, she discusses how her lifelong confidence helped her feel secure in a male-dominated field, what her mentors mean to her, the reality of balancing family and career, and why it's important to work in the field with the eyes of a child.

Welcome to the 12th episode of the 2024 season! Nicolle Ritchie, MSU Extension Field Crops Educator will host Dr. Jason Deveau, Application Technology Specialist with OMAFRA. Jason will discuss different drop hose technologies to use within Corn Production for better coverage options. He will touch upon how these technologies compare to the more standard overhead sprays as well as some of the limitations. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

Niagara Falls might not be the obvious venue for a late February trip, but each year Ontario's fruit and vegetable industry converges on the tourist hotspot for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC). Featuring a plethora of educational sessions, craft cider and beer competitions, a lively trade show, and much more, OFVC is the event for those looking for the latest, top-of-mind topics in fruit and vegetable production. One thing the pandemic put into perspective was the value of conversations held at events like this. Whether at a booth, between sessions, or during happy hour, having a casual chat is a great way to learn what other people in the industry are thinking, considering, or trying.In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, Fruit & Vegetable editor Alex Barnard spoke with:Amanda Tracey, vegetable crop specialist for tomato, pepper, eggplant, sugarbeet and table beets, OMAFRA, about how grower concerns drive session topics at OFVC, as well as Phytophthora capsici;Ray Janssen, Eastern Canada sales representative, Gowan Canada, about the company's latest miticide, Magister;Nicole De Long, director of business and client development, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, about the newly licensed HW624 pear and the Centre's partnership with the Greenhouse Technology Network;Note: Nicole mentions a session given by Alexandra, who is Alexandra Grygorczyk, research scientist, sensory and consumer services, Vineland Research and Innovation CentreRita Sterne, project manager, Greenhouse Technology Network, about the GTN and the role it plays in bringing new technologies to growers.Never miss an episode by subscribing to AgAnnex Talks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Support for this episode provided by Gowan Canada.

You can learn a lot about reducing tillage in 35 years. That’s the combined number of years Horst Bohner and Rob Templeman have spent leading Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) soybean research and extension efforts. On the first episode of the 2024 season of RealAgriculture’s Soybean School, OMAFRA’s current and former... Read More

Get ready to dive into the local food movement in this captivating conversation with The Hon. Lisa M. Thompson of Ontario's Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Minister Thompson provides invaluable insights into the transformative role that local foods play in today's restaurant industry. She delves into the ever-evolving landscape of the food service sector in Ontario, influenced by discerning consumers who prioritize both sustainability and quality.Minister Thompson also discusses the financial ramifications of our dietary selections, emphasizing that the local food wave isn't merely a passing trend but a viable, economically rewarding strategy. If you've ever wondered how to effectively convey the narrative of your restaurant's locally procured ingredients - we touch on that too, and so much more.What are you waiting for? Hit that play button!Brought to you by:Restaurants Canada & Sysco Canadawww.restaurantscanada.orgwww.sysco.caWith support from:American Express Canadawww.americanexpress.com/en-ca/

This month, Caitlin is rereleasing a timely and relevant episode. Take a look back on episode six from season one, Corn Pests with Tracey Baute (originally aired in February 2022). In this episode, Tracey Baute, Field Crops Entomologist with OMAFRA, joins me to discuss all things corn pests! We'll tackle hard-hitting questions like “What's going on with European corn borer?” “How will climate change affect corn pest populations?” “What's the best strategy for selecting an effective Bt-trait package?” and more. Handy Bt Trait Table - ⁠ https://cornpest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Canadian-Bt-Traits-Table-March-2023-English-4.pdf ECB Scouting factsheet: https://www.perennia.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Scouting-for-European-Corn-Borer-in-Corn.pdf Canadian Corn Pest Coalition - ⁠https://cornpest.ca/⁠ Great Lakes and Maritimes Pest Monitoring Network - ⁠https://ontarioca11.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=4f19db5a8c3547f397825be8a07e80fa⁠ Corn Rootworm Monitoring Network - ⁠https://cornrootworm.extension.iastate.edu/adult-trapping-network

Cette semaine on reçoit Rebecca Shortt de l'OMAFRA qui vient nous raconter son parcours et son rôle au ministère. Elle nous présente ensuite l'Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC). Notre collègue Paul a justement participé à cet évènement cette année à titre de conférencier. Il vient nous raconter son expérience en Ontario. Bonne écoute!

This episode features another of our presenters from the 2023 PEI Potato Conference in Summerside on February 13th.  Today, we hear from Anne Verhallen of OMAFRA in Ridgetown, Ontario, talking about practical approaches to soil health.  Anne is a well-renowned expert on cover cropping and soil health improvement, working primarily with horticulture crop producers in South-Western Ontario.  Anne discusses some of the results of trials that indicate how producers can prioritize soil health in a number of ways, but also shares the perspectives of some of the producers she works with.

Biologicals are a hot topic these days, with several companies releasing new or updated bio products onto the market in recent years. But what are these products and how are they used?Rose Buitenhuis, senior research scientist, biological control, at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Vineland, Ont., joins Fruit & Vegetable editor Alex Barnard to break down what biologicals are and discuss some of the research being conducted at Vineland on biological controls, as well as what to know or consider when using a biological product.Never miss an episode by subscribing to AgAnnex Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show notesVineland's Biological Crop Protection websiteInterested in learning more about biologicals or have questions? Reach out to Rose or other members of Vineland's Biological Crop Protection team through the contacts section in the link above.GreenhouseIPM YouTube channel (a collaboration between OMAFRA and Vineland)Support for this episode provided by Syngenta.

Are drop hoses that travel through the canopy the best way to apply in-crop fungicides? That’s a question Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) application technology specialist Jason Deveau has worked on for the past four years. It all started in 2019 when Deveau joined forces with OMAFRA plant pathologist Albert Tenuta... Read More

Join energy coach David Arkell and executive producer Lysandra Naom with guests Dr. Fadi Al-Daoud and James Dyck from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) on an episode all about energy and carbon in greenhouses. This episode features Ontario greenhouse programs, the carbon transition, energy and carbon tools, and more. Check out our 360 Carbon Excellence Program here: www.carbonexcellence.com. Find us at our website www.360energy.net or LinkedIn and Youtube at 360 Energy Inc. Email us at podcast@360energy.net with any comments, questions, or recommendations! Links mentioned in this episode: https://ontario.ca/agrisuite, https://ongreenhousevegetables.ca/, https://onfloriculture.com/, https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/, and https://www.greenhousecanada.com/.

Continuous corn has been possible the past couple decades thanks to Bt corn hybrids. But, as in many situations where there are limited options for control, the repeated use of Bt corn has allowed resistance to develop in corn rootworm populations. In a report published in late August, Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), stated that cases of corn rootworm resistance to Bt rootworm (Bt-RW) hybrids have cropped up in fields of continuous corn in new counties. Corn is used by many livestock farmers as feed due to its abundance and nutritional content. So, what can we do? In this episode of Inputs, Baute discusses how Bt corn hybrids have worked to manage corn rootworm so far, how resistance has developed and what it means for corn growers going forward.Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show notesOMAFRA's Field Crop News recently discussed strategies for dealing with resistant rootworm populations;Alternative forages to silage corn (compiled by OMAFRA forage and grazing specialist Christine O'Reilly;Baute references a massive windstorm in Iowa – this was the August 2020 Iowa derecho.Support for this episode provided by Dekalb and FCC AgExpert.

Mary Ruth McDonald has always been interested in plants, which led her to the University of Guelph, the study of plant pathology, and an interest in crop protection. But it was a summer job as a pest management scout in Ontario's Holland Marsh that clarified what she wanted to do with those interests. Between her work as an OMAFRA pest management specialist and as a professor in the department of plant agriculture at the University of Guelph, McDonald has spent almost her entire career focusing on vegetable cropping in the unique agricultural production conditions of the Holland Marsh, acting as a bridge between research and application in the field. In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, McDonald, one of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, speaks with Fruit and Vegetable and Top Crop Manager East editor Alex Barnard about trying new things, rolling with the punches and seeing research in action. https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/uemcnr%7Cdqr%5EbaPo8ch38%5Ed3b8Bgb (IWCA) is a program created by the agricultural brands at Annex Business Media designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice. Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ3Ljk7ja (AgAnnex Talks) on https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ4ajk7ja (Apple Podcasts), https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ4qjk7ja (Google Podcasts), https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ46jk7ja (Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Special thanks to https://www.cropscience.bayer.ca/en/ (Bayer Crop Science), platinum sponsor of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program.

This week on The Back 40 we are joined by Christoph Wand, a Livestock Sustainability Specialist with OMAFRA. Christoph and Mike look at the agriculture industry and its relationship with sustainability. Sustainability being the practice of attempting to reduce damage or degradation caused, has various everchanging processes, goals and needs from industry to industry or even farm to farm. Christoph utilizes his insight and experience with sustainability to explain how sustainability operates within our government and our communities, with a focus on sustainability for different breed of livestock.

It's said the first cut is the deepest – for forages, it's also the longest in terms of plant development and giving pesky insects the opportunity to snack on the growing crop. Christine O'Reilly, forage and grazing specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), discusses how the season is going so far in preparation for (or shortly after) the first cut for many forage farmers, as well as scouting and management tips for alfalfa weevil and potato leafhopper, the two major insect pests with which Ontario forage growers must contend. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inputs-by-top-crop-manager/id1494756804 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW5wdXRzLWJ5LXRvcC1jcm9wLW1hLw?hl=en-CA (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/0VU7HhyqQJPs3XEGMDLWhm (Spotify), or wherever you listen to podcasts. Show notes https://fieldcropnews.com/ (fieldcropnews.com) https://cropprotectionhub.omafra.gov.on.ca/ (Ontario Crop Protection Hub) http://omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub811/p811toc.html (Publication 811, OMAFRA's Agronomy Guide for Field Crops) https://fieldcropnews.com/2022/06/may-2022-forage-report/ (May 2022 Ontario forage report) https://fieldcropnews.com/2022/05/potato-leafhopper-in-alfalfa/ (Potato leafhopper in alfalfa) https://fieldcropnews.com/2022/05/alfalfa-weevil/ (Alfalfa weevil) This episode is sponsored by https://www.agdirecthail.com/ (Ag Direct Hail Insurance).

Every year, dry bean growers wrestle with insects and the impact they have on yield and quality. Some of the pests arrive early in the season, some of them come later. Some do damage above ground while others do their business under ground. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Edible Bean School, OMAFRA canola and edible... Read More

Today, February 22nd, Canada’s Ag Day, we are joined by a very special guest, The Hon. Rob Black, Senator for Ontario. Senator Black has been heavily involved in agriculture with OMAFRA, 4-H, Junior Farmers, AALP and in February of 2021 he was recognized by the Canadian Western Agribition as one of the top 50 most influential people in agriculture. Senator Black joins us to discuss a number of topics including his journey & role in the Senate, the importance of celebrating Ontario’s Agriculture industry and what’s in store for the future of agriculture across Canada.

In this episode, Tracey Baute, Field Crops Entomologist with OMAFRA, joins me to discuss all things corn pests! We'll tackle the hard hitting questions like “What's going on with European corn borer?” “How will climate change affect corn pest populations?” “What's the best strategy for selecting an effective Bt-trait package?” and more. Handy Bt Trait Table - https://cornpest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Modified-Bt-Table-for-April-2021-English.pdf Canadian Corn Pest Coalition - https://cornpest.ca/ Great Lakes and Maritimes Pest Monitoring Network - https://ontarioca11.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=4f19db5a8c3547f397825be8a07e80fa Corn Rootworm Monitoring Network - https://cornrootworm.extension.iastate.edu/adult-trapping-network

How do you measure soil heath? On this episode of RealAgriculture Soil School, OMAFRA soil scientist and land use specialist Dan Saurette joins Bernard Tobin to look at some of the assessment tools available to farmers and the type of insights they provide. One of the most well known soil health tests is Cornell's Comprehensive... Read More

Welcome to a new week of RealAg Radio! On this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear from: Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA soil specialist, on what makes soil healthy; Your host Shaun Haney has some questions for the audience about decision making; and, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson joins the show to chat all things agronomy,... Read More

Welcome to a new week of RealAg Radio! On this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear from: Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA soil specialist, on what makes soil healthy; Your host Shaun Haney has some questions for the audience about decision making; and, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson joins the show to chat all things agronomy,... Read More

Soybean harvest is well underway, and farmers are pushing to get soybeans out of fields in order to get their next crops in the ground. That push could depend a lot on variety maturity dates and planting dates and in this Soybean School episode, Bernard Tobin joins Horst Bohner, OMAFRA soybean specialist, to discuss how... Read More

Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio! You’ll hear agronomy-related content from: Horst Bohner, OMAFRA soybean specialist, talking about unevenly maturing soybeans; Nicole Penney of FS Partners, on feeding soil microbes with bio-based fertilizers; Derwyn Hammond of Pioneer, on flea beetle and cutworm concerns in canola; Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, talks about planting wheat... Read More

Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio! You’ll hear agronomy-related content from: Horst Bohner, OMAFRA soybean specialist, talking about unevenly maturing soybeans; Nicole Penney of FS Partners, on feeding soil microbes with bio-based fertilizers; Derwyn Hammond of Pioneer, on flea beetle and cutworm concerns in canola; Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, talks about planting wheat... Read More

As soybean harvest gears up across eastern Canada, many growers are reporting uneven maturity in fields. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soybean School, Bernard Tobin catches up with Horst Bohner, OMAFRA soybean specialist, to find out why fields are not ripening or senescing evenly. The first potential explanation is uneven spring emergence, says Bohner. This... Read More

In this episode, we dive into weed management in winter wheat with our guest Mike Cowborough, Weed Management Specialist in Field Crops at OMAFRA. We will explore why weed control in winter wheat is important, how understanding which weeds are present in your field affects application timing and play a quick fire round of “Kill that Weed”, matching effective products to common problem weeds in the province. Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Caitlin Congdon, Field Crops Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia Connect with us on Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia Music: City of Sun by Mark July Logo Created by: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Email us at: info@perennia.ca

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show you’ll hear guest host Lyndsey Smith talking to: Christoph Wand, OMAFRA livestock sustainability specialist, on livestock sustainability, maybe in a way you’ve never thought about before; Newly appointed Chris Davison, vice president, stakeholder and industry relations, Troy Sherman, director of government relations at the... Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show you’ll hear guest host Lyndsey Smith talking to: Christoph Wand, OMAFRA livestock sustainability specialist, on livestock sustainability, maybe in a way you’ve never thought about before; Newly appointed Chris Davison, vice president, stakeholder and industry relations, Troy Sherman, director of government relations at the... Read More

Often called "the hidden yield robber," soybean cyst nematode is hard to see, but it can have devastating effects on a soybean crop. An integrated management approach, including the use of resistant varieties, is necessary. But as fall approaches, it's important to scout your fields and sample your fields for SCN. In this episode, Albert Tenuta, field crop pathologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discusses how to properly sample soil for soybean cyst nematode, and shares some helpful management practices too. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inputs-by-top-crop-manager/id1494756804 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW5wdXRzLWJ5LXRvcC1jcm9wLW1hLw?hl=en-CA (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/0VU7HhyqQJPs3XEGMDLWhm (Spotify), or wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by https://climatefieldview.ca/ (Climate FieldView). Show notes Thttps://www.thescncoalition.com/ (he SCN Coalition) is a group of researchers, extension staff and industry reps working together to provide growers with SCN information. The Ontario Soybean Performance Trials can be found on https://www.gosoy.ca/ (GoSoy.ca). Visit http://fieldcropnews.com (FieldCropNews.com) for seasonal updates from the OMAFRA field crop team.

Farmtario reporter Diana Martin talks to Rob Lipsett, Beef Farmers of Ontario president, about getting hay and financial support to livestock producers affected by drought; plus, Diana speaks with Albert Tenuta, field crop pathologist with OMAFRA, about identifying tar spot in corn and what steps Ontario growers can take to manage it; and Bruce Burnett and Glen Hallick of MarketsFarm offer a crop update after recent rainfall on the Prairies – how it measured up against this year's drought – and a look at commodity markets. Hosted by Ed White.

Farmtario reporter Diana Martin talks to Rob Lipsett, Beef Farmers of Ontario president, about getting hay and financial support to livestock producers affected by drought; plus, Diana speaks with Albert Tenuta, field crop pathologist with OMAFRA, about identifying tar spot in corn and what steps Ontario growers can take to manage it; and Bruce Burnett and Glen Hallick of MarketsFarm offer a crop update after recent rainfall on the Prairies – how it measured up against this year's drought – and a look at commodity markets. Hosted by Ed White.

Corn and soybean insects and disease are the focus of Day 3 of Ontario Diagnostic Days. The annual Ontario field crop diagnostic days held at Ridgetown, Elora, and Winchester are again virtual in 2021. On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by OMAFRA field crops entomologist Tracey Baute to discuss growing concern about corn rootworm... Read More

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Today’s show features: Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy extension specialist for the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions; Albert Tenuta, plant pathologist at OMAFRA; Tom Wolf of AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101; Lyle Jensen, agronomist at AgroPlus; and, Dave Hooker, associate professor of cropping systems at University of Guelph-Ridgetown. Thoughts... Read More

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Today’s show features: Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy extension specialist for the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions; Albert Tenuta, plant pathologist at OMAFRA; Tom Wolf of AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101; Lyle Jensen, agronomist at AgroPlus; and, Dave Hooker, associate professor of cropping systems at University of Guelph-Ridgetown. Thoughts... Read More

The rain has come, and the corn crop is advancing fast. The crop is between tassel and silking stages, and the concern now is how to manage the crop for silage production. Will disease have an impact on the feed quality? Here to answer that is Albert Tenuta, OMAFRA plant pathologist, who joins Bernard Tobin... Read More

While it’s important to stay current on new and emerging diseases of the corn crop, it’s still important to keep tabs on the old standbys, such as northern corn leaf blight. “We know the weather’s been favourable for diseases, and we get lots of calls on that,” says Alberta Tenuta, plant pathologist at OMAFRA. There’s... Read More

In this episode, I talk with plant pathologist, and TikTok scicommer, Sara Stricker about plant fungus, science communication, and agriculture. (0:01:19) The Plant Doctor and the PhD defense. (0:02:20) The PhD process. (0:03:57) Nerves, anxiety and a new job. (0:05:42) Why TikTok? (0:09:01) Vulnerability and coping with personal disclosures. (0:10:45) The importance of visibility and being a role model. (0:12:10) Who is your audience? (0:13:20) Teaching and the journey to grad school. (0:15:23) Advice for scientists joining TikTok. (0:17:29) Making partnerships. (0:18:50) Research into fungus and onion growth. (0:20:24) Weather patterns and fungal spores. (0:21:02) Chemical sprays and bacterial resistance. (0:23:44) Why study this fungus? Microdochium nivale and mineral oil. (0:25:20) The Muck Crops Research Station, The Growers Association and OMAFRA. (0:27:42) The areas and origins of the fungus. (0:28:21) Asparagus and Pears: Fungal spots. (0:30:09) What can farmers do to combat this fungus? (0:30:55) Intercropping vs Monocropping and disease. (0:32:12) Crop rotation and beneficial bacteria. (0:34:32) The micronetwork of fungi and how trees communicate. (0:37:20) The grass is screaming. (0:38:20) The Guelph Turfgrass Institute, lawns and helping the pollinators. (0:40:48) International grasslands and the role of ecosystems. (0:43:18) Vaccines and embracing the boring in science. (0:46:46) Dealing with repetition: How to combat boredom. (0:48:00) MineCraft, Animal Crossing and video games. (0:49:16) Twitch. (0:50:19) Killing plants and gardening. (0:51:29) Woodworking and wood burning. (0:53:11) Learning from Dad and small town living. (0:54:52) What's next? Teaching, outreach and family. Follow Sara on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sciencesara Follow Guelph Turf on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guelphturf Follow Sara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaraMStricker Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/ Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fm Support Planet B612 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/juliesworld

You may recall from previous Wheat School episodes, the research trial using different seeder technologies looking at the effects on a wheat crop throughout the growing season. In this Wheat School episode, we’re joined for another Follings’ research farm report with Joanna Follings, cereals specialist with OMAFRA, and Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist.... Read More

Winter canola isn’t actually that new of a crop to Ontario — there were certainly some acres produced in the 80s and 90s — but there’s been a resurgence in the last five years with increased availability of a new variety. Meghan Moran, OMAFRA canola and dry edible bean specialist, joins Bernard Tobin in a... Read More

We’ve got a great Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio for you today. You’ll hear: Robyne Bowness Davidson, pulse crop specialist at Lakeland College, on the critical weed-free period and herbicide carryover; Matt Chapple, market development agronomist at PRIDE Seeds, on getting soybeans off to a good start; Joanna Follings, cereals specialist at OMAFRA, and... Read More

We’ve got a great Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio for you today. You’ll hear: Robyne Bowness Davidson, pulse crop specialist at Lakeland College, on the critical weed-free period and herbicide carryover; Matt Chapple, market development agronomist at PRIDE Seeds, on getting soybeans off to a good start; Joanna Follings, cereals specialist at OMAFRA, and... Read More

It’s been a challenging year on many fronts, but here we are, yet again, gearing up for the new season. And that’s exciting! Rootworm, western bean cutworm, and flea beetles are just a few of the insects that are on the watch list for Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with OMAFRA. James Tansey, entomologist with... Read More

It’s been a challenging year on many fronts, but here we are, yet again, gearing up for the new season. And that’s exciting! Rootworm, western bean cutworm, and flea beetles are just a few of the insects that are on the watch list for Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with OMAFRA. James Tansey, entomologist with... Read More

Thanks for joining us for a nearly-spring edition of RealAgRadio. Today’s show is an Agronomic Monday edition that features: Joanna Follings, cereals specialist with OMAFRA, to talk about yield enhancement networks; Dr. Alan Blaylock joins us for a Nutrien eKonomics product spotlight; and, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson is on to talk about pre-emergent weed control,... Read More

Thanks for joining us for a nearly-spring edition of RealAgRadio. Today’s show is an Agronomic Monday edition that features: Joanna Follings, cereals specialist with OMAFRA, to talk about yield enhancement networks; Dr. Alan Blaylock joins us for a Nutrien eKonomics product spotlight; and, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson is on to talk about pre-emergent weed control,... Read More

We cover a lot of different agronomy topics here on RealAgriculture, but one area that doesn’t get attention all the time is cover crops. Anne Verhallen, soil specialist at OMAFRA joins Bernard Tobin to discuss her recent presentation at Ontario Agriculture Conference, and why cover crop agronomy isn’t talked about all that often. “I think... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio, live from the Lethbridge, Alta studio. It’s an agronomic Monday and on today’s show you’ll hear from: Doug Alderman of Pride Seeds for a chat about planning the year ahead; A product spotlight with Jenna Metzger of Climate FieldView; and, Peter Johnson of OMAFRA and Jeremy Boychyn of... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio, live from the Lethbridge, Alta studio. It’s an agronomic Monday and on today’s show you’ll hear from: Doug Alderman of Pride Seeds for a chat about planning the year ahead; A product spotlight with Jenna Metzger of Climate FieldView; and, Peter Johnson of OMAFRA and Jeremy Boychyn of... Read More

Welcome to the top of the week’s RealAg Radio show! On this Agronomic Monday you’ll hear from: Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with OMAFRA, on Bt resistant corn rootworm; A product spotlight with Mark Kerry of DEKALB Canada; Tom Wolf of AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101, on keeping spray records and reflecting on them; and, Jeanette... Read More

Welcome to the top of the week’s RealAg Radio show! On this Agronomic Monday you’ll hear from: Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with OMAFRA, on Bt resistant corn rootworm; A product spotlight with Mark Kerry of DEKALB Canada; Tom Wolf of AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101, on keeping spray records and reflecting on them; and, Jeanette... Read More

Our resident agronomist Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson and OMAFRA cereals specialist Joanna Follings hatched a nifty plan a little while back to test out precision planting wheat using four different drills at Follings’ farm at Ayr, Ont. (If you missed out on the seeding episode, you can find it here.) “We’re already seeing some really... Read More

Beans. Soybeans, that is. On today’s LIVE our host Shaun Haney is joined by OMAFRA soybean specialist Horst Bohner. They talk soybean yields, genetics, fertility, crop rotations, and residue management. Don’t miss RealAg LIVE! weekdays at 1 pm M/3 pm E across social media! SUMMARY Record soybean yields? Some Ontario farmers are having their best... Read More

Learn about the Radarsat Constellation Mission, the type of data that flows from it, its applications in agriculture and how it is used by environmental stewards to work with farmers. In this episode we speak to Dr. Andrew Davidson, Manager Earth Observation at AAFC and Jacqui Empson Laporte, Environmental Specialist, from OMAFRA.

It's the perfect time of year to plant a tree, which is why we had to have Jennifer Llewellyn back to talk trees with us. Jennifer Llewellyn is the Provincial Nursery and Landscape Crop Specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Jennifer joined us in August to talk about invasive pests to be aware of in your trees and shrubs, and this week she returns to talk about the right way to plant a tree. We love talking to Jennifer for her great sense of humour and deep knowledge of growing – an interview  you will enjoy!

Will precision planting winter wheat pay for Ontario growers? That’s a question RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson and OMAFRA cereals specialist Joanna Follings are determined to answer with a new research trial they planted last week at Follings’ home farm at Ayr, Ont. At the 2020 CerealSmart conference last February at Kitchener, Ont., Michigan State University... Read More

Cover crops are widely seen as a beneficial practice, with effects like improved soil health, weed management and erosion protection. They also require a little planning and knowledge to be successful. Kris McNaughton is a research technician at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. She discusses the importance of forethought: termination of a cover crop, the crops that preceded and will follow in that field, and how herbicide use can affect the cover crop. Yvonne Lawley, a professor in the plant science department at the University of Manitoba, and Callum Morrison, a University of Manitoba PhD student, discuss a cover crop survey they conducted in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in 2019 and the importance of considering the realities of your farm when deciding on cover crops. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inputs-by-top-crop-manager/id1494756804 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW5wdXRzLWJ5LXRvcC1jcm9wLW1hLw?hl=en-CA (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/0VU7HhyqQJPs3XEGMDLWhm (Spotify), or wherever you listen to podcasts. Show notes"https://www.topcropmanager.com/webinars/what-to-consider-when-looking-at-cover-crops/ (What to consider when looking at cover crops)," a webinar from April 2020 led by Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA horticultural soil management specialist. http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/pub75/pub75A/pub75Atoc.htm (OMAFRA Publication 75A, Guide to Weed Control: Field Crops) http://mccc.msu.edu/ (Midwest Cover Crop Council) http://mccc.msu.edu/selector-tool/ (Cover crop selector tool) https://ag.purdue.edu/agry/dtc/Pages/CCFG.aspx (Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide) (and http://mccc.msu.edu/midwest-cover-crops-field-guide-mobile-app/ (the mobile app version)) https://www.sare.org/publications/covercrops/covercrops.pdf (Managing Cover Crops Profitably), published by the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/climatechange/?cid=stelprdb1077238 (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) website for cover crops and and soil health) https://www.ndsu.edu/soilhealth/ (North Dakota State University (NDSU) soil health website) https://www.ndsu.edu/soilhealth/?page_id=4061 (Soil Sense podcast) Abbey Wick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ndsusoilhealth?lang=en (@NDSUsoilhealth) On Twitter: https://twitter.com/YvonneLawley_UM (@YvonneLawley_UM) https://twitter.com/CallumMorrisons (@CallumMorrisons) https://twitter.com/Anne_Verhallen (@Anne_Verhallen) https://twitter.com/drobinridgetown (@drobinridgetown)

This week we are talking to Jennifer Llewellyn of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Jen is the provincial Nursery and Landscape Specialist. Jen holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Horticulture from the University of Guelph and is an ISA Certified Arborist. Jen has the privilege of working closely with the nursery, landscape and arboriculture sectors to troubleshoot issues regarding the production and maintenance of woody and herbaceous ornamental plants. She writes for several industry publications and is well known for her column, What's Bugging Your Trees? in the Ontario Arborist as well as her blog and Instagram as "ONnurserycrops". She is also co-author of “BugFinder”, the ultimate scouting app for nursery and landscape.  

When planting soybeans after corn does the oilseed benefit from pre-plant tillage? A little spring tillage certainly enhances yield, says Horst Bohner, soybean specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Based on accumulated OMAFRA trial data, growers can expect plant stands to be 10 per cent higher and fields to... Read More

Two conversations. The first with Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Ernie Hardeman, and the second with a Metro Grocery Store manager, highlight the complexity of field to table systems. Reduction in migrant worker numbers, challenges at food processing plants, and the intricacies of the distribution are topics in this program. OMAFRA has launched a portal that connects potential employees with employers, and employers with future employees to ensure stability in the total food and food delivery system.

This week we had the great privilege to chat with Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, "Buglady Suzanne", a horticulture entomologist with 20 years of experience helping horticultural growers of all kinds and sizes with integrated pest management programs, with a focus on biological controls through her company Buglady Consulting.   Clara had the opportunity to attend a workshop Suzanne gave up here in Canada a couple of years ago- and learned SO much.  Suzanne is incredibly knowledgeable and generously shares many insights for biological controls for floriculture in this interview, including managing thrips, broadmites and mealy bugs in your blooms.  You won't want to miss this one! Suzanne refers to the great id tool that Sarah Jandricic at OMAFRA has published- here are  the links Which thrips are in your flower crops Pt.1 "Which thrips are in your flower crops Pt. 2" Simple key to important thrips pests of Canadian greenhouses   Our theme music was composed and performed by Heather's son Callum and audio editing was completed by the uber talented Laura Eccleston.  

Kristen Obeid is a recent recipient of the Excellence in Weed Science Extension Award from the Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS). She joins us to explain the risks and rewards of weed control. Kristen is OMAFRA’s Weed Management Specialist for Horticulture crops. She has a master’s degree in weed science from the University of Manitoba and an honors bachelor of science degree in agriculture from the University of Guelph. Producer: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Website: www.perennia.ca Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia @nstreefruit Connect with us on: Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia Music: A Sunny Day by J. Tones Logo Created by: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Email us at: info@perennia.ca Recorded by: Podcast Atlantic Recorded and Edited by Michael Boyd

Guests: James Dyck, engineering specialist with OMAFRA; Markus Haerle, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario. Hosted by: Rachel Telford.

Ontario saw poor winter wheat survival in 2019, in part because of wet weather in the fall and spring. To avoid a repeat season, growers are exploring how to ensure their crop gets off to a good start. OMAFRA’s Joanna Follings discusses some of the risks of planting early, ideal seeding rate and depth, along with some input considerations for a good winter wheat crop.

Guests: Joanna Follings, cereals specialist at OMAFRA; Markus Haerle, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario. Hosted by: Rachel Telford

It’s the beginning of the week which means it’s time for agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney has the following guests on the show: Pam de Rocquigny, general manager of the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association discusses seed treatments; Horst Bohner from OMAFRA explains why a producer should consider seeding soybeans first;... Read More

It’s agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio and you’re in for a treat as host, Shaun Haney, will be covering all five of the major crop types in the country! Guests on the show include: Horst Bohner, OMAFRA soybean specialist on dealing with corn residue; Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson talks all about fertilizer timing; Ken Ferrie,... Read More

OAHN Equine Network co-lead Dr. Alison Moore, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, DACVSMR from OMAFRA is joined by board-certified clinical pathologist, Dr. Janet Beeler-Marfisi, BA, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVP, to discuss interpretation of CBC, biochemical and endocrine profile data in equine athletes. Join them as they have a lively discussion on the interpretation of WBC changes (the “flipped differential”), GGT, the iron panel, and so much more!

Promoting ecological diversity and preserving the health of our planet. In This Podcast: With a passion for growing in her genes, Kat Granger joined a horticulture group, became a Master Gardener, and went to seed school to learn all she could about her subject. Speaking to groups about her vegetables led to selling those vegetable seeds to her interested audience members. This eventually led to her seed business, Seeds of IMBOLC. Kat sees how a disconnection with the earth has led to so many problems with people's health and well-being and works tirelessly to help reconnect people with nature with her authentically organic seeds.  Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Kat is a Master Gardener and creator of Seeds of IMBOLC, in Fergus, Ontario, Canada where she grows heirloom organic seeds and plants and is a grower for a larger organic seed group.  She has been featured on the TV show “Let's Get Growing”, and in OMAFRA produce videos, spoken at Canada Blooms, the Pollination Guelph Symposium, and at Seedy Saturdays. She is an instructor with the Upper Grand District School District, hosts a monthly newsletter “Home on the Grange”, and enjoys sparking gardening addictions.  Kat is a member of Seeds of Diversity, Seed Savers Exchange, and the Ontario Biodynamic Society – plus a graduate of Seed School Online. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/katgranger for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. 418: Kat Granger on Starting a Small Seed Business.

Author Harold Rudy has documented 30 years of soil conservation in his book “The Soil Fixers: Land Stewards Committed to the Cause”. From the days when OMAFRA was just OMAF to the pioneers of no-till to the 4 R’s of soil health. As the former Senior Manager with the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), his passion for Ontario Agriculture makes this a must read and a great gift idea for the farmer (or non-farmer) on your Christmas list. www.thesoilfixers.com

Companion Animal Network co-lead Dr. Maureen Anderson, DVM, DVSc, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)  from OMAFRA is joined by board-certified internal medicine specialist Dr. Bronwyn Rutland, BSc, BVMS, DACVIM to discuss chronic diarrhea in dogs and cats. They discuss what chronic diarrhea is, common causes,  infectious diseases, management strategies (including fecal transplantation), diagnostic approaches, and much more.

Guests: Ben Rosser, Corn Specialist, OMAFRA; Sandi Brock, owner, Shepherd Creek Farms & host, Sheepishly Me; Markus Haerle, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario. Hosted by Rachel Telford, Maegan Mackimmie, and Laura Ferrier.

Guests: Albert Tenuta, Plant Pathologist at OMAFRA; Keith Austin and “Uncle” Evan Austin, farmers in District 10; Barry Senft, CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario. Hosted by Rachel Telford, Laura Ferrier, and Maegan MacKimmie.

For more information about upcoming GrainTALK webinars, subscribe to the e-newsletter here. The second GrainTALK webinar, Managing the 2018 Crop, featured OMAFRA entomologist Tracey Baute and soil fertility specialist Jake Munroe. It was presented by Grain Farmers of Ontario on June 20, 2018. You…

Is the fly population in your poultry barn starting to get too high? On this episode of "In The Coop", I sit down with OMAFRA's Al Dam and his summer student Cecilia Creighton and discuss some ways that you can combat those pesky insects and what resources are available to producers.  "In The Coop" is a  podcast series run every 2-4 weeks and brought to you by the Poultry Industry Council. Follow us on Twitter @PoultryIndCou and tweet along with the hashtag #InTheCoop

We are joined by Dr. Maureen Anderson from OMAFRA and the OAHN Companion Animal network, who discusses the current status of rabies in Ontario. Dr. Anderson outlines current risks, how rabies is transmitted, and what you can do as a pet owner or vet if you think a pet has come in contact with a rabid animal. As well, Dr. Anderson explains where you can go for further resources about rabies in Ontario. To access the OMAFRA rabies resource page, click here: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/inspection/ahw/rabies.htm Veterinarians can contact an OMAFRA veterinarian for assistance with the risk assessment, if needed, by calling the Agriculture Information Contact Centre (AICC) at 1-877-424-1300.

The Poultry Industry Council is proud to present the very first episode of our brand new podcast series "In The Coop"! In this episode, tune in and listen to Al Dam, Provincial Poultry Specialist with OMAFRA, discuss transporting birds during extreme cold weather conditions. Zip up your coats and pull down your hats folks, it's about to get chilly!  "In The Coop" is a byweekly podcast series brought to you every other Wednesday by the Poultry Industry Council. Follow us on Twitter @PoultryIndCou and tweet along with the hashtag #InTheCoop 

Wael Haddad, Apiary Data Coordinator at OMAFRA and co-lead of the OAHN Bee Network, is joined by Mylee Nordin, coordinator and professor at the Commercial Beekeeping Program at Niagara College, to discuss how the beekeeping program was started, advantages of enrolling, and much more.

In this episode of From the Ground Up, Jim and Jess are joined by Mike Cowbrough of OMAFRA for a discussion on herbicide resistant weeds - and Mike's 3 suggestions for management.

Wael Haddad, Apiary Data Coordinator at OMAFRA and co-lead of the OAHN Bee Network, talks to Drs. Amro Zayed PhD, Durda Slavic DVM, MSc, PhD, and Hugh Cai DVM, MVSc, MSc, DVSc to discuss current honey bee research being conducted in Ontario and newly available laboratory resources for beekeepers. Dr. Amro Zayed, York Research Chair in Genomics and Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at York University, gives an overview of his lab's portfolio and how his work is addressing some of the issues facing Ontario beekeeping industry. Dr. Durda Slavic, Veterinary Bacteriologist in charge of the Bacteriology Section at the Animal Health Laboratory in Guelph, discusses what her lab section does and how she got involved in honey bee testing. Dr. Hugh Cai, Veterinary Microbiologist and Supervisor of the Honey Bee Testing Lab at the Animal Healh Laboratory in Guelph, explains what the Animal Health Laboratory is and what services are offered to beekeepers and the public.

We are joined by Alex Heim, the Premises Information Management Coordinator within the Food Safety and Traceability Branch at OMAFRA, to discuss the Provincial Premises Registry (PPR). We discuss what the PPR is, why it was developed, how it fits into the national plan, how you can register your premises, and much more. To get more information or register your premises, you can visit https://www.ontarioppr.com, call 1-855-697-7743 (MY PPR ID), or contact Alex at Alexander.Heim@ontario.ca.

We are joined by Mike Draper, the livestock community sales coordinator for OMAFRA's veterinary services unit, to discuss the veterinary services unit within OMAFRA, regulating livestock auction markets, Mr. Draper's role within OMAFRA's animal protection team, when veterinarians should contact him, and what equine veterinarians should know.  

Dr. Melanie Barham is joined by Mike Draper the livestock community sales coordinator for OMAFRA's veterinary services unit. They discuss Mr. Draper's role within OMAFRA's animal protection team and what veterinarians should know.  Mike Draper's phone # is 519-537-2032, if you need to contact him.

Dr. Melanie Barham talks to Dr. Brad DeWolf and Dr. Alex Reid about Cysticercus ovis. Dr. DeWolf discusses what C. ovis is, how it is spread, and how to reduce the risk of infection. Dr. Reid discusses the OMAFRA perspective on C. ovis, including the current status of C. ovis in Ontario.

The OMAFRA Field Crop Team summarizes what went on in the world of Ontario Field Crop Production during the week of May 9th, 2016.

Dr. Melanie Barham is joined by Sherry Taylor, Dr. Alexandra Reid and Erin Chesterfield from OMAFRA. They discuss the route that food and welfare issues take throughout OMAFRA, and highlight some important points for veterinarians.

This week's update investigates the causes of purple wheat leaves, how we should manage herbicide applications during periods of cold air temperatures and an update on corn planting progress in the province with a refresher on planting depth.

Mike summarizes the main "chit chat" at this week's Ag Business Breakfast Meeting held in Ridgetown

Dr. Melanie Barham is joined by Kristina Cooper, the Provincial Manager of the OAVT Public Health Rabies Response Program, to give an update on the program for registered veterinary technicians and veterinarians. Kristina and Melanie discuss training, animal collection, tools, protection, and the details of the program. This podcast complements our first rabies podcast "What do all Ontario veterinarians need to know about rabies?"   Important Contact Information     To get involved in the program:   OAVT Public Health Rabies Response Program: 1-844-8-RABIES  Website: http://www.oavt.org/RRPmain.htm   To report human to animal rabies suspect exposure:   Public Health Units in Ontario: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx   1-866-532-3161 (Toll-free)   For assistance with cases of potential domestic animal exposure to rabies (including risk assessment, sample submission and post-exposure management), contact OMAFRA via the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300   For technical information and tutorial videos regarding sample collection and submission, please see the documents posted on the AHL website at: http://www.guelphlabservices.com/AHL/Other_Publications.aspx .

  This podcast is for small animal veterinarians in Ontario.  Today we interview Dr. Maureen Anderson, DACVIM, and the lead veterinarian for rabies at OMAFRA.  We tell you what every vet should know about the new regulations and testing in Ontario, and offer a refresher on rabies as a disease.  Resources for rabies:    ·         https://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/rabies (includes an excellent Q&A sheet) ·         http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/general/facts/info_rabies.htm (includes signs of rabies in livestock) ·         http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_rabies.htm (slightly older (2001) specific to rabies in horses, but covers other facts as well) ·         Worms and Germs Blog (www.wormsandgermsblog.com) includes lots of posts on rabies cases in the media, as well as an info sheet for owners   **Updated information: At time of publication of the original podcast, this information was not public.  The OAVT has entered into a contract with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) to assist in animal specimen collection and submission for testing on behalf of Public Health Units in the Province of Ontario. RVTs are invited to put their skills to work by becoming a member of the Rabies Response Program (RRP) team!  Remuneration is provided.  NOTE: The OAVT RRP is specifically for the use of the Public Health Units to facilitate testing in cases of potential human exposure to rabies.  Veterinarians and the public cannot call the RRP directly.  Cases of potential domestic animal exposure to rabies should continue to be reported to OMAFRA, and OMAFRA will work with local veterinary staff to manage these cases and facilitate testing when necessary.   RVTs interested in more information on the OAVT RRP can call 1-844-872-2437 or email RRP@oavt.org. Veterinary clinics interested in more information on working with OMAFRA in cases of domestic animal rabies exposure are invited to contact Dr. Maureen Anderson at maureen.e.c.anderson@ontario.ca or Dr. Michelle Brown at michelle.brown@ontario.ca

This podcast is directed at all veterinarians (large and small animal discussions).  Today we interview Dr. Maureen Anderson, DACVIM and lead for rabies at OMAFRA about the hot topic of rabies.  We tell you what every vet should know about the new regulations and testing in Ontario, and offer a refresher on rabies as a disease.     ·         https://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/rabies (includes an excellent Q&A sheet) ·         http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/general/facts/info_rabies.htm (includes signs of rabies in livestock) ·         http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_rabies.htm (slightly older (2001) specific to rabies in horses, but covers other facts as well) ·         Worms and Germs Blog (www.wormsandgermsblog.com) includes lots of posts on rabies cases in the media, as well as an info sheet for owners   **Updated information: At time of publication of the original podcast, this information was not public.  The OAVT has entered into a contract with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) to assist in animal specimen collection and submission for testing on behalf of Public Health Units in the Province of Ontario. RVTs are invited to put their skills to work by becoming a member of the Rabies Response Program (RRP) team!  Remuneration is provided.  NOTE: The OAVT RRP is specifically for the use of the Public Health Units to facilitate testing in cases of potential human exposure to rabies.  Veterinarians and the public cannot call the RRP directly.  Cases of potential domestic animal exposure to rabies should continue to be reported to OMAFRA, and OMAFRA will work with local veterinary staff to manage these cases and facilitate testing when necessary.   RVTs interested in more information on the OAVT RRP can call 1-844-872-2437 or email RRP@oavt.org. Veterinary clinics interested in more information on working with OMAFRA in cases of domestic animal rabies exposure are invited to contact Dr. Maureen Anderson at maureen.e.c.anderson@ontario.ca or Dr. Michelle Brown at michelle.brown@ontario.ca

Today we are interviewing Dr. Alison Moore from OMAFRA and Dr. Memo Arroyo from the Ontario Veterinary College, together with Dr. Murray Hazlett from the Animal Health Laboratory to learn more about diagnosis and treatment of equine colitis.