Antibiotic Growth Promoters alternatives in poultry nutrition
There is a global movement in the poultry industry away from prophylactic/Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGP) due to concerns over antimicrobial resistance and posing a potential threat to human health. The […]
Tool of the Month: Water Iron Meter
Name: Water Iron meter Cost: $66 Intended use The Water Iron meter is used to check the Iron level in water. Iron occurs naturally in water, usually at less than […]
People of Poultry: Kerry Nadeau
Kerry Nadeau, BSc. Manager/Supervisor U of A Poultry Unit ALES/AFNS
PIP Board, Heritage Chicken Program Steering and Education and Mentoring Committee member.
Despite juggling a multitude of responsibilities at the U of A Poultry Unit and Research Centre, Kerry Nadeau still finds time and creativity to partner with Heritage Chicken Program (HCP) Coordinator Taresa Chieng to facilitate, fundraise and grow the program with creativity and imagination.
Read on to learn more about Nadeau’s journey to her current position, the history and importance of the U of A Heritage Chicken Program and how Nadeau navigates a complicated and demanding job including budgets, flock health, facility monitoring and staff management while mentoring students and always maintaining a wicked sense of humour.
U of A HCP Adopt-A-Chicken Program 2023
What is it? The HCP Adopt-A-Chicken Program provides an opportunity for anyone to sign up and support the rare breed chickens housed at the U of A. All funds from […]