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April 19, 2019
NEWS 
 
BI Avian Source

UBC researchers say eggs for breakfast benefits those with diabetes

Low-carb breakfast improves control of blood glucose levels.


Ag industry exec Mark Beaven joins tech company

JRS VirtualStudio Inc. develops web-based applications and data solutions for the global agriculture sector.


McDonald’s USA shares update on cage-free transition

About a third of the chain’s U.S. eggs now from cage-free hens.
 
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Feature articles 
 
Seleggt Acus

German egg sexing technology a game changer

The world’s first ‘no-kill eggs’ are on the supermarket shelves in Germany. Respeggt eggs first hit the shelves in Berlin in November and have since been rolled out in other parts of Germany. They’re the result of the success of Seleggt Acus, patented technology that determines a chick’s sex before it hatches. » Read more
 

Big Dutchman’s chief exec on the future of poultry houses

At the most recent EuroTier trade fair in Hanover, German, Big Dutchman CEO Bernd Meerpohl spoke about the future of poultry houses. A Canadian Poultry correspondent interviewed him at the event about that topic, as well as about challenges and opportunities facing the industry and his thoughts on the perfect poultry barn. » Read more
 
 
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Abbotsford, B.C.
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High River, Alta.
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