What is the
National Centre for Livestock and the Environment?

The National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) is a University of Manitoba based research community that engages in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency research partnerships to further the long term economic and environmental sustainability of integrated livestock and crop production systems. NCLE supports the quality and capacity for world-class research, drawing on the extensive expertise of the diverse NCLE research team combined with state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and multiple research locations.

	NCLE Research CommunityMultidisciplinary systems-level research requires a dedicated team. The NCLE team is comprised of scientists, graduate students and technicians, working together with industry and government to turn ideas into actionable results.
	NCLE Research CapabilitiesWith over $10 mil in new facilities and equipment and access to a variety of research locations, there are plenty of opportunities for truly multi-disciplinary systems-level agricultural research.
	NCLE ResearchNCLE research is based upon a "whole agricultural systems" approach - integrating livestock and crop production systems to investigate key issues and achieve "systems level" solutions.
	NCLE PartnersNCLE partnerships with government, industry and individuals enable resource sharing and ensure the relevancy of our research endeavors for real-world applications as well as exploring fundamental science.
	NCLE More than Research - Outreach and EducationNCLE recognizes the value in communicating research findings with producers, industry, government and the general public - only through knowledge can we make educated decisions concerning the sustainability of our livestock industry.