Uncertainty in taxation policy lies ahead for Canadian taxpayers. The financial impact of COVID-19 combined with the recent fiscal budgets has resulted in historic levels of government spending. The federal debt has doubled from $619.3 billion in 2015-16 to...
I was fortunate to be asked to testify before the US Senate Agricultural Committee recently about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on agriculture. Although AI and its simpler cousin machine learning (ML) have operated behind the scenes for...
The cyclic up-and-down temperatures associated with spring and fall are challenging for Mississippi poultry growers. Nighttime temperatures in the 35–40 °F range mean winter isn’t over just yet, but afternoon temperatures near
70–75 °F indicate that summer is fast approaching....
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Turkey Type
The first thing to consider is the type of turkeys in question. If they are a broad-breasted type, forget it. These industrial size turkeys are designed to produce lots of meat. As a result of their...
I have spent my career as a scientist. In elementary school, we are taught the scientific process of Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data Analysis, Conclusion, and Communication. There is some variation on this and of course a long version...
Broiler breeder genetics are constantly changing as the poultry industry continues to shift more to processed items to meet increasing consumer demands for these products. Strains with the potential for high breast-meat yield in a feed-efficient manner now have...
Did you know that “pecking order” is more than just an expression? Chickens and other types of poultry develop a social hierarchy within the flock; it is called the pecking order. Feather pecking is a way to express dominance...
We often talk about live animals, people and vehicles as being the highest risk for introducing disease to a farm operation. But what about smart phones as a fomite? Scientists at the University of Arizona found that smartphones had...
Salmonella enterica is linked to a number of human illnesses every year, with a proportion of cases linked to poultry consumption. Considering the public health risk Salmonella poses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) recently began to...
Poultry farmers are always busy — and you may be struggling to find the time to create a plan to ensure your business continues to thrive after your retirement. How can you create a succession plan to help your...
