People still outnumber layers in Alberta — but the hens are catching up fast
A decade-old dispute over quota allocation is finally settled, and producers are already expanding facilities
Abuse on a B.C. broiler farm is an isolated incident but the poultry industry must ensure it doesn’t happen again, says Alberta Chicken Producers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Like its predecessors, the latest undercover video by Mercy for Animals showing abuse of animals on a farm has had a big impact. The 2-1/2-minute long video shows catchers from Elite Farm Services kicking, throwing, and simulating sexual acts with broiler chickens on a farm in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. Erna Ference, chair of the Alberta […] Read more
Lowly chicken wings used to be a big problem for processors, now they are a huge and growing source of profits
Alberta study sorted through a plethora of egg-cleaning methods to find the best way to reduce bacteria on eggs
Poultry health expert says industry has responded to consumer concerns and is reducing antibiotic use
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