Break-in at Nova Scotia barn results in the death of thousands of chickens
A break-and-enter at a poultry barn in Nova Scotia has resulted in the death of approximately…
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Federal funding backs research into antibiotic alternatives for poultry
The federal government is investing nearly $900,000 in a Vancouver biotechnology company developing alternatives to antibiotics…
Farmers in Ontario, Quebec Invited to Join Research Study on Bird Flu
Farmers in Ontario and Quebec are being invited to take part in a research study aimed…
Taking Aim at Bacterial Threats in Poultry Farming
Dr. Sophie Kernéis with Lethbridge Polytechnic is exploring phytobiotics, plant-based compounds with antibiotic properties to help…
Ag Community comes together to help farmers devastated by B.C. floods
The Ag community is pulling together to help farmers devastated by the B.C. floods, which has…
sermo.cast June 2019: The new world of feed technology
Medium-chain fatty acid technology, including Biotica in Canada, is showing dynamic benefits for poultry, swine and…
Alberta Livestock Expo takes centre stage
The second annual Alberta Livestock Expo is taking place Oct. 10 and 11 at Exhibition Park…
Newly expanded Alberta Livestock Expo offers dynamic industry showcase
A wealth of new innovations and strategies to help producers and their industry transition to the…
AFAC: Expanding the cages & exploring the aisles
The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pullets and Laying Hens requires that:
Cutting-edge nutritional strategies featured at Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada
A new wave of cutting-edge nutritional innovation is emerging to power the animal agriculture and feed…
AFAC: What Happens in the Coop Stays in the Coop – Keeping your chickens entertained during winter
When colder temperatures hit and chickens are ‘cooped’ up, they are prone to becoming bored.
Don’t Just ‘Wing’ it – Make sure your chicken coop is winter ready
Chickens generally do quite well in winter provided that the breeds you have are suitable for…
‘Feed factor’ proves critical for ABF poultry
As more poultry farms across Canada and the U.S. make the shift to antibiotic-free (ABF) production,…
Federal Election to make any TPP agreement tricky: Canadian Chief Negotiator for NAFTA
The country’s chief negotiator during the formation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has been…
The Roundup: Feb. 2nd
Taiwan opens door to poultry and poultry products from Saskatchewan For the first time since 2007,…