B.C. is the first province in Canada to set standards for free-range birds. The new standards state that hens must have access to the range at least 120 days a year – and a day is a minimum of six hours.» Read more...
The federal government was at the Arkell Research Centre today to announce a $1.31 million investment in poultry welfare and other livestock initiatives.» Read more...
The move is accompanied by a decision to withdraw more than $8 million in annual funding to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.» Read more...
As the due date approaches for the transition from conventional cages to either fully enriched or cage-free layer systems, we will discuss the differences between these systems. We also will explore the other question many farms are facing: build a new barn or retrofit an existing structure.
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Researchers at the University of Guelph are studying alternative feeding
strategies for broiler breeders. In addition to evaluating different feeding
schedules, they're also looking at providing extra feed in the form of
fibre.
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