Polo ponies go where food won't Sunday, March 3, 2013 Cloning farm animals for food is highly controversial; cloning horses for playing polo only slightly less so.The first cloned polo pony was born in 2010 in Argentina, which The Economist magazine bills as "the global capital of professional polo." A three-month-old clone of Cuaretera, owned by top player Adolfo Cambiasco, brought $800,000 at auction.Cambiasco has ponies cloned from several others of his mounts at Crestview Genetics in Texas. They remain untested on the field since ponies aren't played until the age of five.According to the Financial Times, thoroughbred breeders in Britain are opposed to cloning, citing ethical reasons. They may also see the writing on the wall for traditional horse breeding. BF The world's rarest animals not what you think The billion-dollar tax dodge on tobacco
Alveo Technologies enters agreement with CDC Thursday, November 14, 2024 Alveo Technologies, Inc.—a leader in molecular sensing and diagnostics with its proprietary IntelliSense molecular detection technology—has announced it received an agreement issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a competitive basis to develop a... Read this article online
University of Guelph looking for new OAC Dean Tuesday, November 12, 2024 A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online
Women Agriculture Leaders Embrace Innovation and Growth Monday, November 11, 2024 The future of agriculture depends on diverse leadership that can drive innovation and address the sector's evolving challenges. Women are already at the forefront of this transformation, leading advancements in agtech, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness. A recent article by Dr.... Read this article online
40 Agriculture Groups Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282 Sunday, November 10, 2024 Forty of Canada's leading agriculture and agri-food groups sent a letter today to the Senate urging them to reject Bill C-282. Bill C-282 is an Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). "This bill risks handcuffing Canada’s... Read this article online
Lift heavy equipment with ease - TG Equipment Jack Sunday, November 10, 2024 The TG Equipment Jack is a heavy-duty lifting device designed for large high clearance sprayers. This Cool Tools’ innovative design ensures secure and stable lifting of heavy equipment, making it an essential tool for repairs and tire changes. Key Features: Unwavering Stability: Built with... Read this article online