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More Quebec poultry infected with avian flu

CFIA did not disclose the size of the flock or the type of poultry involved.


Ottawa should help B.C. create better flood relief plan, Senate report finds

Disaster affected more than 1,000 farms, 2.5 million livestock.


To feed or not to feed? Bird lovers are getting conflicting advice

Government agencies say poultry farms with nearby feeders are the most at risk.
 
 
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Micromanagement: Trace minerals in layers

Not all micronutrients are created equal when it comes to layer diets. The mineral source, inorganic or organic, impacts the availability of the nutrients to laying hens. Trouw Nutrition, that includes the Shur-Grain brand in Canada, has completed a new research study to evaluate the impact of adjusting mineral sources on layer performance. » Read more...
 
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Easing the transition away from antibiotics

New research from the University of Guelph shows that broiler chicken producers can transition to production systems with minimal or no antibiotics without impacting bird performance. Researchers evaluated commercially available gut health programs for broilers to gain a better understanding of what impacts they have on birds. » Read more...
 
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