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Due to the increasing global demand for dietary protein, it is necessary to investigate protein alternatives with regard to both meeting nutritional requirements and environmental impact. Pulse ingredients are an attractive protein alternative used in grain-free or plant-based canine diets. However, in recent years pulses have been speculated to be associated with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Therefore, this thesis aimed to investigate the effects of incremental pulse inclusion from 0 to 45% in micro and macronutrient balanced diets on canine cardiac and metabolic health.

Camelina oil provides a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are commonly used to support skin and coat health claims in canine and equine diets. Hence, the focus of this thesis is to investigate the effects of dietary camelina oil on skin and coat health outcomes in dogs and horses, in comparison to flaxseed and canola oil. No differences in inflammatory and oxidative marker concentrations, transepidermal water loss, or skin and coat health scores, were observed in animals fed camelina oil vs. flaxseed or canola oil.

Empirical data on the requirement of dietary indispensable amino acids for adult cats are lacking. Current recommendations for the majority of dietary indispensable amino acids for adult cats are extrapolated from growing kitten studies, with exception of methionine and lysine. The minimum methionine requirement proposed by regulatory agencies is based on one study in which an insensitive technique for mature animals was used.

The University of Guelph will be hosting a hands-on equine first aid course at the ESMRC on Saturday November 5, 2022. Spots are limited, but given enough interest an additional course will be offered. Students interested can contact Sarah Labatt, Manager BBRM Teaching Herd at labatts@uoguelph.ca.

Good afternoon CGIL, We are happy to have with us Vera van der Heijden, a geneticist at Hendrix Genetics, to present this Friday, November 4th, 2022. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM EDT/EST on the virtual platform Microsoft Teams. The title of the presentation is: "Wonders of the deep: Aquaculture breeding".

Happy Halloween ABSc!   What better way to celebrate the spooky season than carving a pumpkin with friends?  Sign-up now to join us in the department on October 31st to carve a pumpkin with you and up to 3 friends (1-4 people per group). The sign-up sheet is open until the end of the day on October 28th! Check your email for a link

Good afternoon CGIL, We are happy to have with us Dr. Caeli Richardson, a consultant at AbacusBio, to present this Friday, October 28h, 2022. The seminar will begin at 1:30 PM EDT/EST on the virtual platform Microsoft Teams. The title of the presentation is: "Sustainability beyond methane emissions and feed efficiency".