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December 7, 2018
NEWS 
 

First exclusive livestock and poultry pharmacy opens in Ontario

Opening comes in conjunction with regulatory changes surrounding antibiotics.


Hendrix Genetics opens new turkey hatchery in South Dakota

Facility will hatch poults for commercial farmers throughout North America.


ILT - Perth County - Ontario

Infectious Laryngotracheitis confirmed in egg layer flock.
 
Feature articles 
 

Who's Who - Ontario - Owen Willems

As the geneticist overseeing their turkey breeding program, Owen Willems plays a critical role at Hendrix Genetics. Turkeys are one of the biggest business units in the company and Hendrix is one of the largest turkey breeding and distribution companies in the world. While he’s still early in his career, the geneticist has already earned the respect and trust of his peers. » Read more
 

CFO program empowers smaller producers

The first-of-its-kind in Canada, the Artisanal Chicken Program grants growers a licence to produce between 600 and 3,000 broilers without owning quota. The initiative has been a boon for smaller, independent businesses. And they’ve applied in droves. In just a few years, the board has approved close to 150 artisanal producers. » Read more
 
 
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PIC Producer Update

December 12
Brodhagen, Ont.
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January 20
Guelph, Ont.
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January 22-24
Brandon, Man.
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