Bird Management

Making a better chicken April 2013

Researchers are looking at breeding chicken with larger digestive organs to help decrease poultry manure production. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Rockwood farmers named outstanding young farmers April 2013

The Thatchers of Rockwood, Ontario have been named as Ontario's Outstanding Young Farmers. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Poultry probiotic beats bacterial protection March 2013

A strain of probiotic bacteria that can fight harmful bacterial infections in poultry has the ability to change the bacteria's coat. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

PGC re-elects executive March 2013

The Pullet Growers of Canada recently reinstated their leadership, as well as updated industry and producers in their pursuit of agency status. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

EFO accepting new quota pool applications March 2013

Egg Farmers of Ontario is once again giving individuals an opportunity to become Ontario's newest egg farmer by applying to the 2013 New Entrant Quota Loan Pool. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Doctors call for livestock antibiotic restrictions March 2013

The Ontario Medical Association is advising the federal and provincial governments to crack down on antibiotic use in farming. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CFC receives government support for on-farm food safety program March 2013

Chicken Farmers of Canada was awarded with full government recognition for its On-Farm Food Safety Assurance Program (OFFSAP). Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Ensuring Consistent Chick Quality March 2013

Forecasting how many broiler breeders we need to supply customer orders is a critical part of an efficient, profitable business. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Bird-Focused Farming March 2013

Poultry keeping is all about the chickens and bird-focused poultry farming is all about how to house and care for chickens in the best possible way Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Broiler Breeder Management March 2013

Hen management is one of the most difficult areas that has been discussed or looked at in the 30-plus years that I have been involved in the poultry industry. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CPRC Update - April 2013 March 2013

Poultry producers understand that the success of their industry depends on the health and wellbeing of their flocks. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Government supports egg production March 2013

The Nova Scotia Egg Producers will receive $265,000 from the Canadian Government to help reduce feed costs and increase total egg yields. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Effects of diet on poultry health February 2013

Researchers with the University of Illinois have been examining how dietary components affect gut health and disease resistance in chickens. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Eugene Whelan passes away at age 88 February 2013

Longtime agriculture minister Eugene Whelan passed away earlier this week at the age of 88 from complications arising from a stroke this summer. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

U.S. Salmonella vaccine may reduce antibiotic use February 2013

Global Green Inc. has announced that Salmogenics, their Salmonella vaccine for poultry, may reduce the use of antibiotics. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Bill proposed in U.S. for enriched cages across the nation January 2013

Much progress has been made over the last two years in the quest to enact historic U.S. legislation for enriched cages for layer hens. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

The Euro 2012 January 2013

The new German-made Meller Euro 2012 enriched colony system is now available in North America. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

DDGS Cost Savings January 2013

A recent Canadian on-farm feeding trial demonstrated significant feed cost savings while maintaining live animal performance through the inclusion of DDGS. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

All Things Considered - February 2013 January 2013

This could be Canada’s year of the trade deal since an agreement with Europe is expected, another with India is possible and Japan may be in the offing. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Sustainability in Focus January 2013

Sustainability has become a buzzword in the agricultural industry. But what does it mean exactly? Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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