Poultry Production

Delmarva poultry industry escapes major damage November 2012

The Delmarva peninsula’s poultry industry is up and running after emerging from Superstorm Sandy relatively unscathed. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Nova Scotia poultry farm loaned $4.5 million

A family-owned business in the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia has received a multimillion-dollar provincial loan tto help facilitate its expansion. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Safe Food for Canadians Act passes through committee

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has completed its review of the Safe Food for Canadians Act and it has gone back to the House of Commons. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Sunnymel poultry plant to open this month November 2012

The new Sunnymel poultry slaughterhouse located in the village of Clair, NB, is scheduled to begin its startup phase on November 19th. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Aviagen sponsors 7th Alberta Breeder Workshop

Aviagen, Inc. was the anchor sponsor for 7th consecutive Alberta Breeder Workshop held October 2-4, 2012, in Airdrie, Alberta. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

SmartScan Pro technology to be used by Unidindon October 2012

Nuvolt Corporation Inc. is pleased to announce the conclusion of a validation agreement with Unidindon, the largest turkey processing plant in Canada. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Winnipeg city council debates urban poultry October 2012

City Councillors in Winnipeg have asked Animal Services to consider ramifications for urban poultry farming. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Ontario egg farmers donate to Hamilton school October 2012

In celebration of World Egg Month, the Egg Farmers of Ontario have donated $30,000 to Breakfast for Learning at westwiid Elementary School in Hamilton. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Local eggs available in NWT October 2012

A new egg-grading facility has opened in Hay River, which will allow residents of the Northwest Territories to buy local eggs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

IAFBC Funds Poultry Projects in B.C. October 2012

The Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. will contribute up to $1,529,810 toward 29 new projects to help the B.C. agri-food industry Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Midwest Poultry Federation Convention continues to grow in 2013 October 2012

The Midwest Poultry Federation Convention takes places March 12-14 2013 and continues to grow Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Demand for Alberta turkey increased with Sunrise poultry plant expansion October 2012

Sunrise Poultry Processors has more than doubled the capacity of its turkey plant in Taber Alberta Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

KS Farm Bureau hosting poultry litter meeting October 2012

Kansas Farm Bureau is sponsoring a special southeast Kansas producer meeting concerning nutrient management for poultry litter on Oct. 26. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Global meat production and consumption slow down October 2012

According to a report by the Worldwatch Institute, the global consumption and production of meat has slowed due to the recent drought, disease and rising prices. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Poultry Market Intelligence Forum to return at IPPE October 2012

Back by popular demand, the Poultry Market Intelligence Forum will be returning to the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

U.S. Turkey production increasing October 2012

According to the latest USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook, turkey meat production has increasing 5.7 per cent from last year. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Feeding Hens in Alternative Housing October 2012

Alternative production systems for hens compared with caged housing present both egg marketing opportunities and challenges to management. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Cold-weather Ventilation October 2012

There have been many significant innovations in cold weather ventilation in the last decade – some you may have heard of but not understood. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Seeking Supply Management October 2012

The Pullet Growers of Canada have come a long way to become the first commodity in more than two and a half decades to come under supply management. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Editorial: November 2012 October 2012

The argument that supply management costs Canadians more at the grocery store once again has become news fodder. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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