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October 4, 2019
NEWS 
 
AQINAC

Alberta premier promises new rules to crack down on farm trespassers

Legislation coming this fall to crack down on protesters who trespass.


Salmonella risk lower in organic or antibiotic-free poultry

Multidrug-resistant Salmonella was detected twice as often.


One person dead in year-long Canada-wide salmonella outbreak

Illnesses linked to raw chicken and turkey.
 
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Feature articles 
 
Poultry lighting

What’s new in poultry lighting

Across the country, researchers are evaluating lighting systems for their potential to improve growth, reproductive efficiency, health and welfare. Here are some of their most interesting observations. » Read more
 
Be Air-Aware

Be Air-Aware: The impact of ammonia

One of the biggest complaints surrounding the poultry barn – apart from flies – is the smell of the manure. Understanding how ammonia gas is formed, the major and minor impacts it can have on the bird and what can be done to manage this issue can be helpful for proper poultry management. » Read more
 
 
Events 
 

PIC Annual Meeting

Oct. 24
Guelph, Ont.
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AWC EAST 2019

Oct. 27-29
Niagara Falls, Ont.
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