Dept. of Integrative Biology
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Interested in taking a field course next summer?
Don't miss @integrativebiology.bsky.social's info sessions:
🌲U of G & OUPFB courses: Nov. 18 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
🐟Marine Biology and Field Ecology: Nov. 19 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
More info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
Don't miss @integrativebiology.bsky.social's info sessions:
🌲U of G & OUPFB courses: Nov. 18 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
🐟Marine Biology and Field Ecology: Nov. 19 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
More info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Interested in taking a field course next summer?
Don't miss @integrativebiology.bsky.social's info sessions:
🌲U of G & OUPFB courses: Nov. 18 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
🐟Marine Biology and Field Ecology: Nov. 19 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
More info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
Don't miss @integrativebiology.bsky.social's info sessions:
🌲U of G & OUPFB courses: Nov. 18 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
🐟Marine Biology and Field Ecology: Nov. 19 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315
More info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
Tues & Wed this week: 2026 OUPFB Field Course Info Sessions
🔗Info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
🔗Info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
Field Courses
We are delighted to announce the field course plans for the Department of Integrative Biology for 2024. Two Integrative Biology, fourth-year field courses will be taught by Guelph faculty: ZOO*4300…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tues & Wed this week: 2026 OUPFB Field Course Info Sessions
🔗Info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
🔗Info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
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Aquaculture is a growing industry, but keeping the water clean is a challenge.🐟
Researchers @integrativebiology.bsky.social, led by Dr. Andreas Keyland & PhD student Kathleen Nolan, are developing a system to test strains of algae for wastewater bioremediation.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
Researchers @integrativebiology.bsky.social, led by Dr. Andreas Keyland & PhD student Kathleen Nolan, are developing a system to test strains of algae for wastewater bioremediation.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Aquaculture is a growing industry, but keeping the water clean is a challenge.🐟
Researchers @integrativebiology.bsky.social, led by Dr. Andreas Keyland & PhD student Kathleen Nolan, are developing a system to test strains of algae for wastewater bioremediation.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
Researchers @integrativebiology.bsky.social, led by Dr. Andreas Keyland & PhD student Kathleen Nolan, are developing a system to test strains of algae for wastewater bioremediation.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and author of The Cottage Bible, Dr Gerald Mackie, 🕊️ July 20, 1942 – November 4, 2025
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and author of The Cottage Bible, Dr Gerald Mackie, 🕊️ July 20, 1942 – November 4, 2025
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
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Thinking about grad school? Join us for CBS Graduate Preview Day on Nov. 19!
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thinking about grad school? Join us for CBS Graduate Preview Day on Nov. 19!
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
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#UofG | As cold weather approaches, how do bugs and spiders survive?
Chris Earley from The Arboretum speaks to @weathernetwork.bsky.social about how insects make it through the winter.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social
Read more: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Chris Earley from The Arboretum speaks to @weathernetwork.bsky.social about how insects make it through the winter.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social
Read more: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
How do bugs survive Canada's harsh winters? - The Weather Network
Don’t forget that under all that snow, there’s a whole community of insects, spiders, and other arthropods waiting for the spring as much as you are.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#UofG | As cold weather approaches, how do bugs and spiders survive?
Chris Earley from The Arboretum speaks to @weathernetwork.bsky.social about how insects make it through the winter.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social
Read more: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
Chris Earley from The Arboretum speaks to @weathernetwork.bsky.social about how insects make it through the winter.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social
Read more: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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#UofGResearch examining the number of birds being killed by kids each year in Canada featured on @nationalobserver.com .
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/18/n...
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/18/n...
Outdoor cats kill 60 million birds in Canada each year, study finds
April Campbell has five rescue cats at home in Toronto and a bird feeder in her backyard. She loves watching the birds but also cares deeply for her foster cats. To protect both, she built a “catio” —...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#UofGResearch examining the number of birds being killed by kids each year in Canada featured on @nationalobserver.com .
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/18/n...
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/18/n...
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming
Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
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PhD candidate Jonathan Chu speaks to CBC News about #UofG research detailing how many birds are killed each year by cats.
@uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
@uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social
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60 million birds a year are killed by cats in Canada, UG study finds
There’s a new study from the University of Guelph that tells us how many birds are dying each year because of cats. Jonathan Chu, a PhD candidate and lead author of the study, explains why it's import...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
PhD candidate Jonathan Chu speaks to CBC News about #UofG research detailing how many birds are killed each year by cats.
@uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
@uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social
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Do you recognize this face? Sharon (Xueqi) Wang, an IB PhD is coming back to join us as our newest teaching support instructor today! Welcome! 🥳
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Do you recognize this face? Sharon (Xueqi) Wang, an IB PhD is coming back to join us as our newest teaching support instructor today! Welcome! 🥳
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
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How many birds are killed by cats each year?
A new #UofG study provides a more accurate picture of the millions of birds dying at the claws of household pets.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social
Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/new-...
A new #UofG study provides a more accurate picture of the millions of birds dying at the claws of household pets.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social
Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/new-...
Study Pinpoints Number of Birds Killed by Cats Each Year
It’s no secret that birds are facing many threats in our cities, but the leading cause of death may come as a surprise. It’s not avian flu or natural predators, but instead, outdoor cats.
news.uoguelph.ca
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
How many birds are killed by cats each year?
A new #UofG study provides a more accurate picture of the millions of birds dying at the claws of household pets.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social
Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/new-...
A new #UofG study provides a more accurate picture of the millions of birds dying at the claws of household pets.
@uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social
Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/new-...
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Congratulations to Dr. Robert Harkness from Molecular & Cellular Biology, Dr. Andy Turko @integrativebiology.bsky.social & Dr. Mike Tymko from Human Health Sciences, awarded funding through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund!
🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Robert Harkness from Molecular & Cellular Biology, Dr. Andy Turko @integrativebiology.bsky.social & Dr. Mike Tymko from Human Health Sciences, awarded funding through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund!
🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes; so with present time.”― Leonardo da Vinci
2 Weeks of fun in the field exploring rivers and ponds with our #BIOL4350 students #limnology #UofG @integrativebiology.bsky.social
2 Weeks of fun in the field exploring rivers and ponds with our #BIOL4350 students #limnology #UofG @integrativebiology.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes; so with present time.”― Leonardo da Vinci
2 Weeks of fun in the field exploring rivers and ponds with our #BIOL4350 students #limnology #UofG @integrativebiology.bsky.social
2 Weeks of fun in the field exploring rivers and ponds with our #BIOL4350 students #limnology #UofG @integrativebiology.bsky.social
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲
Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
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#UofG | Dr. Evan Fraser will appear on @cbcnews.ca Quirks & Quarks this weekend for the program's 50th anniversary episode.
The interview will explore how food will be grown and eaten in the future.
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/glob...
The interview will explore how food will be grown and eaten in the future.
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/glob...
Global Food Expert to Appear on ‘Quirks and Quarks’ 50th Anniversary Episode
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, will discuss his vision of the future of food on…
news.uoguelph.ca
October 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
#UofG | Dr. Evan Fraser will appear on @cbcnews.ca Quirks & Quarks this weekend for the program's 50th anniversary episode.
The interview will explore how food will be grown and eaten in the future.
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/glob...
The interview will explore how food will be grown and eaten in the future.
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/glob...
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DYK that fish can tell how each other were raised?🐟
A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks.
SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks.
SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
October 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
DYK that fish can tell how each other were raised?🐟
A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks.
SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks.
SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details 👇🏽
www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
🔔Deadline approaching! IB is hiring an Asst. Prof in Bioinformatics - apply before Oct 15!
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics
careers.uoguelph.ca
October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🔔Deadline approaching! IB is hiring an Asst. Prof in Bioinformatics - apply before Oct 15!
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details @ www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details @ www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
www.uoguelph.ca
October 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Next Week’s IB Seminar Series
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details @ www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT
Invertebrate systematics & evolution
Details @ www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...
Today we honour the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who had roots here at UofG. May her global legacy remind us that the power of science, compassion & action truly can change the world.
October 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today we honour the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who had roots here at UofG. May her global legacy remind us that the power of science, compassion & action truly can change the world.
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How does intensive farming affect fish health?🐟
A study by @integrativebiology.bsky.social's Dr. Fred Laberge, Dr. Nick Bernier & PhD grad Dr. Pria Mahabir examined the brain size of creek chub from streams across southern Ontario to find out.
#SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
A study by @integrativebiology.bsky.social's Dr. Fred Laberge, Dr. Nick Bernier & PhD grad Dr. Pria Mahabir examined the brain size of creek chub from streams across southern Ontario to find out.
#SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
October 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
How does intensive farming affect fish health?🐟
A study by @integrativebiology.bsky.social's Dr. Fred Laberge, Dr. Nick Bernier & PhD grad Dr. Pria Mahabir examined the brain size of creek chub from streams across southern Ontario to find out.
#SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
A study by @integrativebiology.bsky.social's Dr. Fred Laberge, Dr. Nick Bernier & PhD grad Dr. Pria Mahabir examined the brain size of creek chub from streams across southern Ontario to find out.
#SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...