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NEWS 
 

Feds announce new tool to protect Ontario turkey producers

Government commits funds to help TFO with new insurance product.


Tim Hortons extends EQA program to restaurants nationwide

Certification program verifies standards for quality, safety maintained.


Six dead after liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant

Officials investigating deaths, cause of the leak.
 
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Feature articles 
 
Arshud Dar

Getting ahead of early chick mortality

Arshud Dar, research scientist with VIDO-InterVac at the University of Saskatchewan, is leading research into effective, safe and economical non-antibiotics that allow for the prevention of microbial infection in neonatal chicks. His research has led to the development a non-antibiotic that may be a potential candidate for the control of yolk sac infection. » Read more...
 
Proactive measures

Poultry Health: Proactive measures

By improving management practices at the farm level and addressing viral infections via biosecurity and proper vaccination, we can prevent primary or secondary E. coli infections and reduce overall antibiotic treatment. » Read more...
 
EVENTS 
 

Canada’s Agriculture Day

Feb. 23, 2021 • Ottawa, Ont. » Learn more

Ag Expo

Feb. 24-26, 2021 • Lethbridge, Alta. » Learn more

PIC HR Day

Mar. 10, 2021 • Webinar » Learn more