Art Schaafsma

Project 18-001

Dr. Art Schaafsma is with Ridgetown College, University of Guelph.

Mycotoxin assays: We have embarked on a pilot study to validate and develop a protocol to assay deoxynivalenol in wheat grain as a replacement to the Fusarium damaged kernel grading system that is currently used and regulated by the Canada Grain Commission. A similar project was also initiated to develop and validate a testing protocol for dried distiller's grains that by-products of the ethanol industry.

Full lists of research interests here.

OP funded Project 18-001 Reliable on farm testing and sampling for mycotoxins destined for feed