View As Webpage | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
December 6, 2019
NEWS 
 

Ontario introduces bill to protect farmers from animal rights activists

New legislation would create animal protection zones with increased fines for trespassing.


Cobb-Vantress announces Cobb500 certified kosher

Broiler now certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.


Insights on phytase supplementation

New research finds it could lower feed costs, increase nutrient efficiency in layers.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Annex Bookstore

Poultry Environment Problems

Fortunately, the scientific literature contains a great deal of information on these needs, so that a recommended approach to practical problems is to start with an appraisal of the requirements and responses of the birds. Then, designers and engineers can provide for these needs.

This book provides information on the needs and responses of poultry to aspects of the climatic environment, by means of reviews of the scientific literature. Biological responses to environmental factors are discussed, as well as some principles of the movement of air through and within buildings. » Order today!
 
Feature articles 
 
Barn Management

Antimicrobial reduction update

It’s been about a year since veterinary oversight of antibiotics increased. It’s been equally as long since Canadian broiler producers eliminated the preventative use of category II medically important antibiotics. Here’s how things are going as the industry now considers its next steps. » Read more...
 
Gut health

When mycotoxins manipulate gut health

Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by plant moulds during times of stress or following an environmental stimulus. These plant moulds can grow on crops in the field or even on stored feedstuffs and feed materials post-harvest. Here’s why producers should care about mycotoxins and how to monitor for them. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

PIC Producer Update

Dec. 11
Brodhagen, Ont.
» Learn More

PIC Science in the Pub

Jan. 15
St. Isidore, Ont.
» Learn more

PIC Science in the Pub

Jan. 20
Brodhagen, Guelph, Ont.
» Learn more

Ag Days

Jan. 21-23
Brandon, Man.
» Learn more