As fall approaches, the high temperatures from the summer begin to fall, reaching levels below the bird's thermoneutral zone. A baby chick's thermoneutral zone...
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has a small-flock disease investigation program to help non-quota/non-commercial (NQ/NC) poultry owners and their veterinarians.
What is "Non-Quota/Non-Commercial" Poultry?
Non-quota/non-commercial (NQ/NC)...
As part of its nutribiotic approach to feed strategy, Axtra® PHY helps producers improve animal performance, reduce phosphorus waste and overall environmental footprint.
DuPont Animal...
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The proper diagnosis of poultry diseases depends on three important factors:
Identification of vital organs and...
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Proper handling and storage is key to ensuring your birds get the most from low-inclusion premixes.
Vitamins are essential micronutrients required in all poultry...
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Poultry Operations
If you own a poultry operation, Ontario Regulation 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 applies to...
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Background
As housing of commercial laying hens moves away from conventional cages, new protocols regarding laying hen welfare are being established to...
Epithelial tissue, or skin, is an animal’s first line of defense against environmental challenges. It covers all exterior and interior surfaces of the body,...
Source: Biomin
Poultry producers all aim to deliver their product, be it meat or eggs, in a way that is acceptable to consumers while being...
Three common water sanitation programs
Clean sanitized water is one of the most critical, but unfortunately often overlooked, elements in allowing a flock to perform...