Researchers
There are many individuals who have helped the Canadian Poultry industry grow into what it is today - here are a few of them. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Aviagen, Inc. has become the inaugural Platinum-level sponsor of the Canadian Poultry Research Council's new research program. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Less than 10 years ago, the world marvelled at the completion of the human genome project, which involved using traditional technology to identify all the genes in a single organism – the human. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
The National Association for the Advancement of Animal Science is focused on improving funding for animal agricultural research. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Two awards were given out at the Poultry Science Association annual meeting - the Outstanding Scholar and Teaching Awards. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
The common barnyard chicken could provide some very un-common clues for fighting off diseases and might even offer new ways to attack cancer. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Dr. Ian Duncan, Dr. Steve Leeson and the late Dr. Bruce Hunter received a 2012 Poultry Worker of the Year Award at the PIC’s Spring Symposium. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Viterra has been ranked 25th among Canada's 50 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights due to their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
USDA researchers are looking into antimicrobial proteins in chickens that kill pathogens as an alternative to antibiotics. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Research on chicken vocalizations may give scientists insight into their health and comfort levels. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
New technology is allowing researchers to isolate disease microbes, which has potential ramifications to help against poultry diseases. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Drs. Ian Duncan, Steve Leeson, and the late Bruce Hunter are the recipients of the PIC's 2012 Poultry Worker of the Year Award Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
The issue of bacterial resistance to antibiotics is taken very seriously by the poultry industry. Further to encouraging prudent use, industry is supporting research into alternative measures that may offset the need for commonly used antibiotics. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
The Energy & Environmental Research Center, DenYon Energy and the US Department of Energy, are testing ways to turn poultry waste into energy and products. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Hand sanitizing is extremely important to prevent the spread of pathogens — be it from person to person or from farm to farm. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
In August 2010, British Columbia’s first biodigester began operating in Abbotsford – using, among other substrates, poultry litter. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Pressure from animal rights groups to improve the welfare of laying hens has resulted in significant legislative changes in Europe and California with respect to layer housing. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Experts will lead discussions among researchers and politicians on the inappropriate use of antibiotics in animal agriculture. Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
Introducing Bruce Roberts, the new CPRC executive producer Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!
The University of Alberta's Poultry Research Centre (PRC) celebrates 25 years of poultry research Add to Facebook Like this? Tweet it to your followers!