Read for a description of two of the most common reasons for carcass condemnation in poultry, possible causes and ways to potentially reduce condemnations in your flock.
Introduction Avian Influenza (AI) outbreaks can be devastating for the poultry industry and result in
Nicole Zukiwsky has learned to recognize opportunities, shift plans, and say yes when opening new doors because you never know when an undiscovered world may await. Passion for the poultry industry pushed ambitions to be a vet aside, revealing opportunities and connections in agriculture that she never imagined. After graduation, taking a chance, she threw her resume out to the universe and landed a dream job. Zukiwsky is an up-and-coming poultry professional to watch!
Read more to learn about Nicole’s journey to a faculty position at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, her current courses and innovative teaching methods and her advice to newly graduated agriculture students.
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Carcass condemnation is a costly problem for the poultry industry. This article will briefly describe two of the most common reasons for carcass condemnation in poultry, what might cause it, and possibilities to reduce it.
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With a background in facilitation and conflict training, a curious mind, and a desire to make connections at all levels of the poultry industry, Karen Summerfield has found a perfect fit in her role as Research and Knowledge Mobilization Officer for the Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC). Her job includes managing the EFC Research Chairs Program and coordinating the mobilization of research results directly to farmers on the ground.
“I have found that my training in facilitation and conflict resolution has been a really strong asset, particularly in terms of connecting people together and creating spaces for them to engage and share knowledge,” said Summerfield.
“The egg industry is such a great place to work in as well. There is always something interesting going on, both in terms of research and on the farm.”
Through EFC, Summerfield is directly involved in initiatives that are having a very tangible, measurable, and long-term impact in the egg industry and beyond. Read on to learn more about current research, the National Environmental Sustainability Tool, and a program created specifically to support women in the egg industry.
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Dr. Teryn Girard is a highly sought after speaker, instructor and commercial and small flock poultry veterinarian in Alberta.
Read on as she shares thoughts about the state of commercial and small flock poultry farming in Alberta, the trauma endured and bravery demonstrated by so many during the recent Avian influenza crisis and how community and teamwork is foundational to her career choices and the joy she feels every day on the job.
Sudden Death Syndrome in Poultry Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is a condition affecting fast-growing birds.
Commercial enzymes (such as phytase, xylanase, Beta-glucanase, lipase, protease, and amylase) are used in poultry
Frank Robinson’s reputation as a teacher is legendary. As his retirement approaches, it is an honour to share some of the creative ways that he has informed, encouraged, and inspired students, both within and far beyond the walls of the University of Alberta.
It is impossible to cover the research, publications, awards, and outstanding accomplishments of Dr. Robinson in a single article. Read on for just a sampling of the ground-breaking philosophies and educational innovations by this remarkable ‘poultry evangelist.’
Dr. Martin Zuidhof, Professor, Poultry Systems Modeling and Precision Feeding, U of A Faculty of ALES and AFNS, has weathered skepticism, negativity, setbacks, and challenges to develop a feeding system that could revolutionize the way broiler breeders are fed and studied.
“Believe in yourself,” states Zuidhof. “People might laugh you out of the room and it might seem that what you’re doing isn’t all that important but if you believe there is value in what you are doing, there will be value.”
Read on to learn about the development of the Precision Feeding System, the current state of the broiler breeder industry and Zuidhof’s philosophies around teaching, staying relevant and enjoying life.
Drinking water is one of the transmission methods of Avian Influenza (AI). Water sources can be contaminated by infected materials and transmitted to poultry farms. The risk of the chicken being exposed to the virus via water is high. When AI hit the poultry industry in the US in 2015, water samples were tested positive for the virus. Taking samples from poultry drinking water lines is an efficient way to conduct avian influenza surveillance. Water treatment is an important control strategy at the farm level.