Tag Archives Poultry farming

Poultry housing changes could increase risk of disease
Barn management can decrease risks of bird illness

Chicken, egg farmers still looking for trade package
A package for dairy farmers was announced before the current federal election

Editorial: How far should backyard chicken biosecurity go?

‘Slow-growth’ chicken soon to be on the shelf
Canadian researchers are determining what breeds of chickens would be best for slower-growth market

Biosecurity key in preventing spread of poultry disease
Lessons learned from U.S. and Canadian outbreaks

Minimizing bird stress all about barn management
Humidity levels must be measured and temperatures properly managed for optimum bird health

Barn cleaning more complex than thought
Study shows necrotic enteritis precursor not being managed by sanitation protocols

Approval gained for fly larva as livestock feed additives
Cambridge-based Oreka Solutions first Ontario company to gain CFIA nod for insect-based livestock feed

Gut health key when raising birds without using antibiotics
Researchers strive to ease transition away from sub-therapeutic drug use

New poultry trade show announced
The Canadian Poultry Xpo is scheduled in Stratford in November 2020