The use of antibiotics in agriculture and its impact on antibiotic resistance in humans has received a lot of media attention over the last few years. Currently, the poultry industry manages/controls antibiotic use and feels these medications are used responsibly while the government has strict control on antibiotic approvals and their use in chicken barns. […]

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Today’s commercial broiler is the fastest growing, leanest and most feed efficient bird ever produced. Intensive ge-netic selection over the past few decades has resulted in the production of broilers requiring higher standards of care, health, bio security and nutrition to realize the benefits: Improved weight for age Improved feed conversion rate Increased growth rate […]

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Lighting programs used to grow commercial broilers can have a significant impact on overall performance and growth. Consider these factors when setting up your lighting program:   Market type (whole carcass, cut up, etc.) Market age Feed cost and impact of day length on feed efficiency Stocking density/limited feeder space – if feeder space is […]

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Chris Fullam Swine Business Manager As an industry we have developed an elevated awareness and greater sensitivity towards Bio security than ever before. We suit up, wash up and disinfect – requesting a strict bio security protocol for suppliers with the expectation that this protocol will reduce the potential spread of infectious diseases. Despite our […]

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By Kathleen Shore More Profitable Cows with a 35 Day Dry Period? Common practice on Canadian dairy farms is to dry off cows 60 days before calving, feed a far-off ration until 21 days pre-calving, and then switch cows to a close-up ration. Given that ruminants need at least 3 weeks to adjust to feed […]

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By Kathleen Shore, Ruminant Nutritionist, New-Life Mills   When temperatures are high, cows are no longer able to lose heat by emitting it to their surroundings (radiation), passing it to the ground (conduction) or passing it to the air (convection). The only way for them to dissipate their heat load is by evaporation: breathing and [...]
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Your Goals The profitability of your beef operation is dependent on replacing and expanding your herd with healthy new calves. Genetics, environment and nutrition play a huge roll in the success of your breeding program. To ensure optimal health throughout the breeding cycle you should understand the nutrition delivered to your cow and her changing [...]
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By: Lisa Hodgins M.Sc. Monogastric Nutritionist Megan DeVisser, M.Sc. Candidate, Monogastric Nutrition Associate New Life Mills, A Division of Parrish and Heimbecker, Limited As published in Canadian Poultry Magazine, May 2015 Producers have very clearly defined goals and objectives when it comes to growth and production in commercial poultry operations. Fortunately, nutritionists also have a […]

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