ANCC Graduate Student Competition 2025 Video Abstracts

Oral Presentation Competition winner – Monogastric

Saluja Karki, University of Saskatchewan

Effects of canola meal processing on the choline bioavailability in canola meal-based broiler diets

Oral Presentation Competition winner – Ruminant

R1 – Emily Knapper, University of Guelph

Effects of chromium propionate supplementation for beef cows at late gestation on cow performance and skeletal muscle metabolism of the offspring

Oral Presentation Competition candidates – monogastric

M1 – Spencer Leuschner, University of Guelph

Pre-Exposure of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Larvae and ZF-4 fibroblast cells to Vitamin D (VD3) Increases Toxicity to Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) 

M2 – Saluja Karki, University of Saskatchewan

Effects of canola meal processing on the choline bioavailability in canola meal-based broiler diets

M3 – Melissa Parent, University of Guelph

Biochar as a Dietary Treatment for the Prevention of Boar Taint

M4 – Lonita Manoa, University of Guelph

Egg Production and Quality in Mid-Lay Hens Fed Varying Supplementation Levels of American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Pomaces.

M5 – Laurence Cheng, University of Guelph

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Efficacy of Exogenous Fibre Enzymes in Modulating Growth Performances and Nutrient Digestibility in Weanling Pigs

M6 – Italo Pereira, University of Saskatchewan

Effect of Microencapsulated Multivitamin and Mineral Premixes on Growth Performance, Plasma Vitamin and Mineral Levels in Broiler Chickens Challenged with Coccidiosis

M7 – Alexander Wickhorst, University of Guelph 

Enzymatic hydrolyses of yeast enhanced its nitrogen solubilization and kinetics in a simulated pig digestion model

M8 – Sylvester Mutinda, University Of Guelph

Significance of low crude protein diets fortified with amino acids in broiler chickens feeding program–a meta-analysis

M9 – Reza Bakhshalinejad, University of Guelph

Effects of feeding hydroxychloride or organic sources of zinc, copper, and manganese to broiler breeder hens on bone characteristics of offsprings when fed hydroxychloride or inorganic sources of the same minerals

M10 – Felix Njeri, University of Guelph

Thermomechanical and enzyme-facilitated processing of soybean meal enhanced amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens  

Oral Presentation Competition candidates – ruminant

R1 – Emily Knapper, University of Guelph

Effects of chromium propionate supplementation for beef cows at late gestation on cow performance and skeletal muscle metabolism of the offspring

R2 – Beatriz Montenegro, University of Saskatchewan

Maximizing the utilization of wheat straw with canola or flax screenings supplementation in finishing beef cattle diets.

R3 – Prince Agyemang, McGill University

Global analysis of the a nutritional strategy to mitigate environmental impact of dairy production:  the case of supplementing diets with protected B vitamins

Up and Coming Research Mini-Presentations

Ruminant

Katie Kroeze, University of Guelph

Methane Reduction Strategies for Grazing Beef Cows

Tatum Schooley, University of Guelph

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Using milk processing by-products as an alternative for corn in dairy cow diets.

Kylie Grimes, University of Saskatchewan

Maximizing wheat straw use in gestating beef cow diets with oilseed fines supplementation

Gus Halibert, University of Saskatchewan

A Benchmark Study of the Canadian Feedlot Industry and an Evaluation of Best Management Practices to Improve the Sustainability of Feedlots

Monogastric

Sylvester Mutinda, University of Guelph

Further Investigations on Optimization of Low Crude Protein Formulation Concepts for Antibiotic Free Broiler Production

Poster Competition candidates

Monogastric

M1 – Agyemang Prince, McGill University

Towards net-zero broiler production: An assessment of the potential of commercial protease to reduce environmental impact of broiler production in Canada

M2 – Bakhshalinejad Reza, University of Guelph

Effects of feeding hydroxychloride or organic sources of zinc, copper, and manganese to broiler breeder hens on bone characteristics of offsprings when fed hydroxychloride or inorganic sources of the same minerals

M3 – Borba Anderson, University of Saskatchewan

A lysine dose-response study using dietary levels established based on individual pig requirements

M4 – Cheng Laurence, University of Guelph

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Efficacy of Exogenous Fibre Enzymes in Modulating Growth Performances and Nutrient Digestibility in Weanling Pigs

M5 – Jadhav Atul, McGill University

Feeding optimized chelated minerals doses (Zn, Fe, & Mn) enhances embryonic growth, nutrient absorption, and regulates immune responses by balancing inflammation and antioxidant activity in chicken embryos.

M6 – Kanani Kemi, University of Manitoba

Assessing the pre- and probiotic effects of bacterial cellulose on laying hen’s gut microbiome and egg production

M7 – Leuschner Spencer, University of Guelph

Pre-Exposure of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Larvae and ZF-4 fibroblast cells to Vitamin D (VD3) Increases Toxicity to Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

M8 – Manoa Lonita, University of Guelph

Egg Production and Quality in Mid-Lay Hens Fed Varying Supplementation Levels of American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Pomaces.

M9 – Mutinda Sylvester, University of Guelph

Significance of low crude protein diets fortified with amino acids in broiler chickens feeding program–a meta-analysis

M10 – Neupane Poonam, University of Manitoba

Utilizing exogenous enzyme technology to produce novel bioactive fiber components and enhance the value of feed ingredients for poultry

M11 – Njeri Felix, University of Guelph

Thermomechanical and enzyme-facilitated processing of soybean meal enhanced amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens

M12 – Parent Melissa, University of Guelph

Biochar as a Dietary Treatment for the Prevention of Boar Taint

M13 – Pereira Italo, University of Saskatchewan

Effect of Microencapsulated Multivitamin and Mineral Premixes on Growth Performance, Plasma Vitamin and Mineral Levels in Broiler Chickens Challenged with Coccidiosis

M14 – Renke Guyue, University of Guelph 

Assessment of the Protective Effects of Reishi, Laminarin, and Barley β-Glucans for Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Larvae Immune Challenged with Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

M15 – Wickhorst Alexander, University of Guelph

Enzymatic hydrolyses of yeast enhanced its nitrogen solubilization and kinetics in a simulated pig digestion model

M16 – Xu Mingli, University of Guelph

Meta-Analyses of Copper Digestive Utilization with Phytase in Weanling Pigs

Ruminant

R1 – Fehr Emma, University of Saskatchewan

The effect of feed sulfur and water sulfate on ruminal hydrogen sulfide concentrations and gastrointestinal tract permeability in beef heifers

R2 – Foster Jacob, Dalhousie University

Assessing the impact of increasing LinPRO-R dosage on the rumen microbiome dynamics and methane production in vitro

R3 – Hao Weiguang, University of Alberta

Effects of Stocking Rate on Activity Behavior and Growth Performance of Beef Heifers Grazing Tame Pasture

R4 – Rogelio Ramos-Tatiane, University of Lethbridge

Effect of a seaweed blend on growth performance, feeding behaviour, and ruminal fermentation in heifers fed backgrounding and finishing feedlot diets

R5 – Schooley Tatum, University of Guelph

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Using bentonite to de-water milk processing byproducts for dairy cow diets.

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