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Class action lawsuit alleges meat packer failed to take COVID-19 precautions

Cargill failed to protect its workers, suit alleges.


China fresh meat lovers lament death of live poultry markets

Move meant to cut public health risks.


Two protesters get conditional discharge after Alberta turkey farm demonstration

Both activists faced one count of break and enter to commit mischief.
 
 
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Feature articles 
 
Preventing fatty liver

Preventing fatty liver in layers

More and more breeding companies and egg producers are raising their birds for longer production cycles. And as these cycles are lengthened, keeping a healthy liver becomes crucial for obtaining good performance. » Read more...
 
Barn Enrichments

Barn Enrichments: Raising the bar for broilers

The central premise of using enrichments in broiler barns is that they allow birds to better express natural behaviours. This, some suspect, enables them to lead happier, more meaningful lives. Here’s how some producers and researchers are experimenting with these tools. » Read more...
 
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Chicken Farmers of Canada

WE’VE MOVED!

Effective June 22nd, 2020.

Chicken Farmers of Canada has moved to a new space after nearly 20 years at their current address.

The new space is much closer to Parliament Hill, and to several event spaces, the new location will be home to the Ottawa-based office for the foreseeable future. » Learn more...
 
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