Beak treatment of laying hens is an important management practice as it is one of the most effective methods of controlling or eliminating cannibalism within egg-production flocks. Infrared beak treatment (IRBT) is the most commonly used methodology in Canada, and the available literature shows that IRBT has less of a negative impact on production and welfare than with other methodologies.
The goal of the Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project is to provide producers and their organizations with sector-specific tools that can be used in a disease emergency.
In a talk on Equine RRSP – Retirement, Rescue, Slaughter and Public Attitudes at this year's Livestock Care Conference. Dr. Bettina Bobsien delivered valuable insights and information on the challenges related to caring for horses over what is often a long lifespan.
Nick Allan, President of Chinook Contract Research Inc. shows the recent development of a novel elastrator band that releases topical analgesia for improved pain mitigation during castration.
The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens requires that:
Registration is now open for RRC Virtual Ag Day on Tuesday, July 14. The day will feature experts from across Western Canada speaking, discussing, demonstrating and answering your questions about farm business, grain marketing, and cattle related topics. Read More about “RRC Ag Days”…
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