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Canadian poultry meat production drops for first time in decade

In contrast, net egg production continues to increase.


Poultry producers can now apply for trade compensation program

PEFIP will provide almost $647 million over 10 years to support on-farm investments.


PGA golfer joins Think Turkey awareness campaign

Canadian Graham DeLaet teams up with turkey industry to get Canadians talking and grilling turkey this summer.
 
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Turkey Barns: A look inside

As part of a five-year collaborative project by the University of Guelph and Hybrid Turkeys, researchers are exploring production, meat quality and health and welfare in Canada’s turkey industry. As part of that initiative, scientists surveyed Canadian turkey producers about their housing and management practices. Here’s what they found. » Read more...
 
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Barn Spotlight: The Killough family

The Killoughs’ business had been growing exponentially. What’s more, the producers were switching to raised without antibiotics (RWA) production. Thus, they wanted new, modern facilities both to help accommodate future growth and to enable their transition to RWA. Here’s a look at what they built. » Read more...
 
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