AFL News
Evaluation of a High Throughput CRISPR Sequence-Based Method for Identification of Multiple Salmonella Serovars in a Sample from Poultry Production Environments
The Agriculture and Food Laboratory has successfully completed the research project “OAF-2019-100464 - Evaluation of a High Throughput CRISPR Sequence-Based Method for Identification of Multiple Salmonella Serovars in a Sample from Poultry Production Environments”.
Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 10, 2022
On Monday, October 10, 2022, AFL will be closed for Thanksgiving Day. Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
The AFL extends warmest wishes for a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving Day weekend to you and your families.
Labour Day - Monday, September 5, 2022
On Monday, September 5, 2022, AFL will be closed for Labour Day. Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
The AFL extends warmest wishes for a relaxing and safe Labour Day weekend to you and your families.
Civic Holiday-Monday, August 1, 2022
On Monday, August 1, 2022, AFL will be closed to allow our staff to observe the Civic Holiday. Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
Canada Day Hours at the AFL
The Agriculture and Food Laboratory (AFL) will be closed for Canada Day, on Friday, July 1st, 2022. Sample Reception will be open to accept samples on Saturday, July 2nd from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
We wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Canada Day!
Exciting News-Sample Reception to be Open on Saturdays Beginning April 30th
Beginning Saturday, April 30, 2022, Sample Reception at the AFL will be open on Saturdays to accept samples from Purolator or in person drop-off from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Microbiology samples received on Saturdays will be set up the same day. All other samples will be accepted and logged into our system but set up at the beginning of the work week when the AFL resumes normal operating hours. This means for all other labs, the turnaround time will begin at the beginning of the work week.
AFL Holiday Hours of Operation
The Agriculture & Food Laboratory wish you and yours the very best of the upcoming holiday season!
University of Guelph Biologists Use eDNA to Assess Potential Nuclear Waste Sites
The AFL is proud to support this project in collaboration with Dr. Robert Hanner's team, University of Guelph and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, by analyzing the samples under the ISO 17025 accredited facility to ensure high quality results.
https://news.uoguelph.ca/2021/10/u-of-g-biologists-use-edna-to-assess-potential-nuclear-waste-sites
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Agriculture and Food Laboratory remains open on September 30, 2021, the federal holiday, recognizing The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We will be observing this important day as part of our workday.