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Who's Who 2018

Turkey Farmers of Canada respond to CPTPP

Turkey Farmers of Canada is deeply troubled and concerned about the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.


Ontario helping farmers improve energy efficiency

GreenON Agriculture will provide funding to help improve energy efficiency in climate-controlled production facilities, including poultry barns.


Australia discusses cage-free poultry welfare guidelines

Animal Health Australia has received more than 100,000 submissions on draft national poultry guidelines, and cage eggs was one of the most contentious.
 
 
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Midwest Poultry

2018 MPF Convention – On the Move to Minneapolis!

The Midwest Poultry Federation Convention is the largest regional poultry show in the U.S. with more than 300 exhibitors, 3,300 attendees, and an unparalleled education program for the turkey, layer, broiler, and organic/specialty poultry industries.

Check out our new location in Minneapolis, our brand-new schedule with plenty of time to visit our exhibit hall, the MPF Student Careers program offering interview opportunities for companies, and an exciting entertainment event featuring major country recording artist Sawyer Brown! Register now at www.midwestpoultry.com.
 
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Pecking

Minimizing injurious pecking in enriched housing

Feather pecking is not an act of aggression but repetitive pecking that is thought to be a result of stress, according to Dr. Krysta Morrissey, a postdoctoral researcher with the department of animal biosciences at the University of Guelph. In Morrissey’s first doctoral study, she investigated how various items might deter injurious pecking among hens housed in enriched 80-hen cages. » Read more
 
Who’s Who 2018

Make your Who’s Who 2018 nomination now!

Canadian Poultry Magazine’s Who’s Who issue is released every July with the goal of shining a light on stand-out members of the Canadian poultry industry. The theme for the 2018 Who’s Who issue is up-and-comers and we want your help in finding the best candidates. Nominate rising stars today to potentially have them recognized in our Who's Who issue this summer! » Nominate now
 
Events 
 

Western Poultry Conference

February 26
Red Deer, Alta.
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B.C. Poultry Conference

February 28 - March 2
Vancouver, B.C.
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