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November 9, 2018
NEWS 
 

Remembering Donald Shaver

Paying tribute to an industry pioneer.


Patent protection extended for Weeden Sprinkler Systems

Research has found the concept reduces water usage by up to 50 per cent.


Salmet expands North American sales team

Peter Mumm was named regional business manager for the U.S. and Canada.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Prairie Livestock Expo

SHOWCASING LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION’S NEWEST TECHNOLOGIES!

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It's where the livestock industry meets and showcases the latest production techniques in housing systems, feeding equipment, animal handling, feed additives, odour control, composting and manure application.

Show highlights include: Canada’s largest pork quality competition, the poultry industry’s "WingStix™ for Wishes" charity event, and educational sessions on new and emerging technologies.

Make the CONNECTION at Prairie Livestock Expo .on Wednesday December 12 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. » Learn more...
 
Feature articles 
 
Stephanie Collins

Who's Who - Nova Scotia - Stephanie Collins

She’s been described as one of Canada’s rising poultry stars and the next generation of nutritionist. What sets her apart? Instead of limiting her work to poultry, she conducts nutrition research for multiple monogastric species. She’s then able to take lessons she’s learned from one animal and apply them to another. » Read more
 
Chicken reigns supreme

Defining air quality in broiler barns

In search of baseline data, one researcher compared the ammonia and particulate matter in three separate broiler operations with three different types of ventilation systems. Here’s what his work revealed. » Read more
 
 
Events 
 

Atlantic Poultry Conference

November 13 – 15
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
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Poultry Welfare Auditor Course

November 13 – 15
Guelph, Ont.
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