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Loonie has greatest influence on 2017 agriculture outlook

Canadian agriculture benefited from a relatively low dollar throughout 2016 and this trend is expected to continue into 2017, according to J.P. Gervais, Farm Credit Canada’s chief agricultural economist.


Science and the cage-free egg discussion

A blog by the Center for Food Integrity discusses why consumers rarely integrate scientific information into their decision-making process.


Hot weather not to blame for Salmonella on free-range Australian egg farms

New research conducted by the University of Adelaide shows there is no greater risk of Salmonella contamination in the production of free-range eggs due to hot summer weather, compared with other seasons.
 
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New Alltech algae product enables Canadian producers to bring DHA-enriched eggs to market

Algae nutritional products from Alltech are now registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for use in the diets of pigs, dairy cows and laying hens. The DHA found within algae can naturally enrich pork, milk and eggs. Canadian dairy, swine and layer producers will be able to market their DHA-enriched products as value-added functional foods, meeting consumer demand for nutrient-rich foods and beverages. For more information, visit Alltech.com/Canada.
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Support for poultry health

A recent donation to the University of Guelph’s (UofG) Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) will further enhance research and outreach opportunities connected to this hub of poultry research excellence.

UofG alumni Vic Parks and his wife, Uta, have generously donated almost $40,000 to be used in the area of most need for the PHRN.

“The generous gift by the Parks family will have an immense impact on the PHRN,” says Shayan Sharif, leader of the PHRN. “This gift will afford PHRN the opportunity to serve its stakeholders, including industry, government and academia, more effectively through enhanced learning opportunities, research activities and knowledge mobilization.”
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Events 
 

Western Poultry Conference

Feb. 27, 2017
Location: Red Deer, Alta.
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The Food and Beverage Convention

March 2-3, 2017
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
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London Poultry Show

April 5-6, 2017
Location: London, Ont.
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