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De Dutch to feature Egg Quality Assurance mark

Restaurant partnering with Egg Farmers of Canada on certification program.


Rise in human bird flu cases in China shows risk of fast-changing variants: experts

Previously circulating strain appears to have changed, experts say.


Livestock farming a critical solution for sustainable food systems

World Farmers’ Organisation hosted a diverse panel discussion on livestock farming's central position in sustainable food systems.
 
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Enriched Layer Housing: Step by step

As more Canadian egg farmers decide to convert to enriched housing, the industry gains added collective knowledge – and is ready to share that knowledge. At this year’s (virtual) National Poultry Show, Harold Meadows and Shawn MacDonald of Clark Ag Systems gave their pointers for those choosing to go enriched in one or more barns. Here are some key takeaways. » Read more...
 
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Caring for the newly hatched

Focusing on correctly processing, storing, and transporting chicks is very important to producing the best-quality day-old chicks. Newly hatched chicks cannot fully self-regulate their body temperature and need an environment with the correct ventilation to provide sufficient oxygen that helps them maintain a thermo-neutral body temperature. Any stress, even for short periods, can harm broiler performance. » Read more...
 
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