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University of Alberta test to offer new way to control mastitis
Pen-side test will be able to accurately predict which cows need proactive treatment

Heritage chicks available now

Protect yourself from quad rollovers
An average of 15 Albertans die each year while on quads, and rollovers are the leading cause

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Scientists say it’s a new era: the Anthropocene
Researchers say the term — which means the human period — recognizes the extent of human-caused change to the planet over the last 60 years
One national symbol helps another
Welcome home! Beaver ponds speed spring thaw for returning geese
Mustard —it’s not just for hotdogs anymore
research The meal byproduct from mustard seed crushed for oil has antibacterial properties
Reading Time: < 1 minute University of Alberta researcher Christina Engels has discovered how to extract a compound from mustard seeds that can protect against food spoilage, and add economic value to a leftover byproduct. Engels recovered a particular compound — sinapic acid — from mustard seed meal, which shows antibacterial effects against such strains as Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli […] Read moreAlberta Farmer Express is a unique, Alberta-focused publication combining the efforts of reporters and editors on the ground in the province with the resources of Glacier FarmMedia’s experienced editorial and sales staff.