In the egg industry, the sex of day-old chicks is determined at the hatchery. Sexing chicks (determining whether they are a hen or a...
What makes a sustainable turkey industry? Long-term profitability and a lowered carbon footprint are both key factors. Another important aspect is maintaining animal health...
By Tim Nelson, President and CEO
Biosecurity has always been important for all poultry operations, but three recent international events underscore that it’s more crucial...
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Al Dam - Poultry Specialist/OMAF and MRA Guelph;Kathleen Taylor - Poultry Research Technician/OMAF and MRA Guelph
The tables in this Factsheet provide basic...
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The USDA-Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) recently changed the regulationsregarding the use of water in poultry processing facilities. Previous regulations required...
Lagoons are often used in manure-handling systems that remove livestock waste from barns in liquid form. The design of lagoons is unique: they are...
Author: Hannah Phillips, graduate student, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
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Free-range broilers with less outdoor space may sunbathe, aggressively...
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Poultry production activities have significant effects on virtually all aspects of the environment, including air, water, land/soil, biodiversity, and climate change. The impact may...
Dr. Marion Garcia is the lead for Hybrid customer veterinary support in the USA and has a wealth of experience in the turkey industry....