Enhancing Poultry Production Safety: Respiratory Protection Against Dust
Poultry producers are exposed to various health risks due to the presence of dust in
December 8, 2023
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Poultry producers are exposed to various health risks due to the presence of dust in
Indoor air quality (IAQ) in poultry facilities is a critical factor for maintaining optimal conditions
As is so often the case with those that love animals, Taresa Chieng entered the
Proper vaccination is essential to prevent diseases and improve poultry performance. To better understand vaccination
“Happy to be alive and healthy, enjoy work and sports, love my family, love animals,
Name: AgriShield – Risk Assessment and Planning Platform Cost: $149/year (1-month free trial available) Available
Managing risk in poultry operations A farmer’s life is stressful. The unpredictability of the Ag
As discussed in the current newsletter issue article, a Process Behavior Chart (PBC) is a
One of the enduring challenges in agriculture is finding ways to connect people with industry
Name: RH/TEMP Monitoring Data Logger Cost: around CAD$120 Available at the manufacturer’s website and on
Devin Dittmer, U of A Unit Supervisor DRTC (Dairy Research and Technology Center) – Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci – AFNS Dept. and Founder, Homeroom Holsteins Program
How do you bridge the gulf between urban kids in classrooms and the real, hands-on world of agriculture? Devin Dittmer has found a way. He created a program called Homeroom Holsteins where he honestly shares the hard truths, joys, and circle of life on the farm. The program is currently available to Alberta classroom kids from K – 12. Launched in 2022 from the Dairy Unit at the U of A, the program has exploded in popularity in just one season. Plans for multiple commodities to hop on board are hatching everywhere.
Read on to learn what inspired Dittmer and how his talent for straight talk and real connections is truly making a difference.
Accessing the internet is a powerful tool to help you communicate with other people, search for information and learn. There are many tools that you can use to monitor your farm’s conditions in real-time – but you need a solid internet connection! Recognizing this need, the Government of Canada has committed $7.6 billion to ensure that 98% of Canadians will have access to a high-speed, dependable internet service by 2026, with 100% planned for 2030. There are several options for high speed internet access out there – read on to learn more and explore solutions for high-speed internet access on your farm.
Dr. Doug Korver, PhD is retiring after 26 years teaching and mentoring university students, publishing over 75 peer reviewed articles, leading innovative research trials and traveling the world as a speaker, researcher and poultry nutrition expert.
He will take three years to phase out of his position as Professor of Poultry Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science – Ag, Food & Nutritional Science Dept. at the University of Alberta.
Read more to learn about his academic journey to the U of A, his passions for teaching, travel and birds and his plans for the future with ongoing research and an exciting new company.