Olymel management today announced an investment of more than $31.5 million to expand its poultry slaughtering and cutting plant in St-Damase, Montérégie, in order to diversify operations and add new activities. This project will result in the creation of more...
Canada’s 4,700 poultry and egg farmers welcome yesterday’s Speech from the Throne. In particular, the federal government’s reaffirmed commitment to launch programs and initiatives to mitigate the impact of recent trade agreements on our farmers. We are also pleased...
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It is important to check and calibrate the temperature sensors in setters and hatchers regularly, using a calibration probe which is accurate to 0.2°F, and readableto 0.1°F.
When it comes to egg production, sustainability is multi-faceted, covering everything from environmental impacts to animal welfare to food affordability. It can be daunting to explore the complexities of one of these areas, let alone all of them at...
Lewis & Clark AgriFood, a St. Louis based food and agriculture focused investment firm, today announced the closing of a $7.7 million investment round from their Lewis &
Clark AgriFood Fund II in BinSentry, which provides digital sensor technology to...
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Tip 15
Most modern single-stage setters and hatchers are fitted with carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors, automating adjustment of the machine dampers according to the CO2 accumulated from the developing embryos.
Alltech continues their commitment to supporting the Poultry Science Association and student research with the 20th anniversary of the Alltech Student Research Manuscript Award. This year's award was presented virtually to Sarah Struthers from Canada, who is currently completing...
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Helpful Information on Antibiotic Reduction and Pathogen Control
Raising birds with reduced use of antimicrobials and reducing pathogens in the barn are two significant priorities for Canadian chicken farmers.
Chicken Farmers of Canada’s strategy for antimicrobial use focuses...
The president of the union representing employees at the Lilydale poultry processing plant in southeast Calgary says the plant should be closed while the company deals with an outbreak of COVID-19.
"These plants should close for re-examination, from top to...
This September marks National Chicken Month in Canada. All month long, Canadians from coast to coast will be celebrating their favourite protein – and the hard-working Canadian chicken farm families that raise it.
“Celebrating National Chicken Month is just one...