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Chickopedia: What Consumers Need to Know - The National Chicken Council

Chickopedia: What Consumers Need to Know - The National Chicken Council


The National Chicken Council

Consumers often get mixed messages regarding some food industry terms. Some of these terms may appear on chicken labels. Here are the facts to help clear up any definition confusion. Free Range “Farm-Raised” Natural Organic No Hormones Added Antibiotics Enhanced … Read More >

Forti-flora and other brands of probiotics for cats

Forti-flora and other brands of probiotics for cats


TheCatSite

My experience with the use of Probiotics is generally favorable, when high quality and appropriate species are used.  However, forti-flora & other...

Four Chicken Myths Busted

by @ DooKashi: Latest News

According to the most recent edition of Backyard Poultry magazine (a good resource by the way for all chicken keepers!), there are some myths based on old age chicken adage that simply aren't true.  Here's a recap by Robert Pekel/Arkansas- 

1) Dual-purpose chickens are good for both egg & meat production
     "Red Sex Link, Golden Comet & Leghorns have performed well. Overall however, dual-purpose chickens either don't lay enough eggs or the meat is off flavor or there's not much of it".

2) Cornish Rock & Cornish Cross are not good chickens because they are the industrial farm standard
 "They are a standard for a reason! Cornish Rock produces the best quality and maxium quantity of meat. How it is raised determines the difference between a healthy chicken, or the industrial creation of Franken-chicken."   

By the way - using DooKashi will actually keep your chickens respiratory systems healthy as it quickly eliminates the ammonia odor. And it stands to reason that "healthy birds lay the best eggs while a healthy respiratory results in a chicken i.e.more meat".  

3). A rooster is necessary to produce eggs 

 "However, it is probably more of a misunderstanding than a myth. A rooster is not needed to yield eggs. Roosters tend to be hard on the hens, so unless you wish to try a hand at breeding, roosters are unnecessary". 

I admit, I believed this as well! Obviously, what I learned in the past is not biologically correct! 

4). Chickens are good for the garden
"this is by far the biggest myth. Chickens in the garden are actually a bit of a disaster as they disrupt carefully mulched beds, and destroy seedling with their scratching. However, the real boom comes from adding yard waste material (leaves & grass clippings) to their droppings which results in black gold!   If you add it right to their pen, the chickens will do all the mixing for you"

Another bonus for using DooKashi is the OMRI listed probiotic ingredient that actually accelerates the composting process resulting in a much more nutrient-rich "black gold"!  

Are you a chicken keeper who haven't tried DooKashi? You should as clearly - two of these four myths will always be proven wrong (and that's a good thing!).  Want to more? Click Here or watch this Poultry Testimonial by Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily.  

The Conscious Cat Review

by @ DooKashi: Latest News

It's one thing to believe in the effectiveness of DooKashi removing smelly litter box odor, but a whole other thing to have this validated by a cat expert like Ingrid King of The Conscious Cat Blog  We were impressed with her credentials:   

Founder and Publisher, The Conscious Cat
Featured as one of the Top 10 Cat Blogs Worldwide by Notey.com
Pettie Award for Best Pet Blog 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
Best Website About Cats, 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards

Ingrid describes her blog as "your comprehensive resource for conscious living, health and happiness for cats and their humans" and it definitely is that: and more! 

 Knowing we've had great success with chicken blogger reviews, we reached out to Ingrid to have her test out DooKashi with her cats. After all, reading product reviews from trusted sources helps pet owners learn about new products and let's face it: makes the product's claims "true" (or not!).  

Instead of testing DooKashi in the litter box, Ingrid actually did the same "smell test" we do for customers and retail partners. We like to say, "the nose doesn't lie" and in this case, this once again proved true. Her description of the test is convincing:   

"...(Instead), I tested this product with ammonia – not quite the same as cat urine, but close enough. I put some of our clumping clay litter in a container and added the DooKashi. The product itself has a faint scent reminiscent of fresh baked bread, but that almost completely dissipated once I mixed it in with the litter. I added a splash of ammonia. The litter clumped as it is supposed to – and I was amazed how quickly the ammonia odor disappeared".

Read the whole review by clicking DooKashi Review and look for the special promo code that gives her readers $5 off a DooKashi order (hint: it's near the end).  Remember to bookmark The Conscious Cat Blog as a great resource for your cat questions!  

Chicken Soup For The Soul With Amy Newmark & Using Probiotics to Heal Health Issues (Part 3) [BIO Podcast: Ep 175] « Kimberly Snyder

Chicken Soup For The Soul With Amy Newmark & Using Probiotics to Heal Health Issues (Part 3) [BIO Podcast: Ep 175] « Kimberly Snyder


Kimberly Snyder

Want to use probiotics for specific health issues? In this segment, Tony and I discuss how and why probiotics can be useful...

Holiday Gifts for Chicken Lovers

by @ DooKashi: Latest News

The Essential Holiday Gift Guide for Chicken Lovers is out now! Lisa Steele, of Fresh Eggs Daily has compiled a list of her favorite gifts for the chicken keeper in your life (and don't forget yourself!)

Guide includes special offers from contributors like Rent The Chicken (cracked us up), Coop Tender (wi-fi enabled coop door closer), The Chicken Swing which looks like too much fun, a copy of Duck Eggs Daily with a personally signed message from Lisa and the cutest tee shirts from @GoldenEggTees we've seen in a long time. Would be remiss if we didn't mention adding a bag of DooKashi to your stocking stuffer list!

Santa is coming whether you're ready or not so why not get ahead of the game? Your friends will think you're truly innovative and in the "chicken know".  We're clicking now....

Milligan BioFuels shuttered

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Milligan BioFuels has entered receivership. The company from Foam Lake, Sask., was well known in Western Canada for its ability to take oilseeds that were mostly destined for farm pits and turn them into useful products. The company that is managing Milligan’s finances has suggested that it will be entertaining offers to sell it as […] Read more

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Large mustard estimate tough on bids

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

There is a huge discrepancy in mustard acre projections for the 2018-19 crop year. Agriculture Canada believes the upcoming crop will be a similar size to last year’s crop at 371,000 acres. Chuck Penner, analyst with LeftField Commodity Research, recently told a CropSphere audience that he expects 500,000 to 550,000 acres. It doesn’t sound like […] Read more

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How Probiotics Could Make Your Chicken Dinner Tastier

How Probiotics Could Make Your Chicken Dinner Tastier


HuffPost Canada

The results of a new study reveal a new potential for this bacterium in chicken farming.

Expert consensus document: The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of prebiotics

Expert consensus document: The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of prebiotics


Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology

<p>With the continued interest in the role of the gut microbiota in health, attention has now turned to how to harness the microbiota for the benefit of the host. This Consensus Statement outlines the definition and scope of the term 'prebiotic' as determined by an expert panel convened by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics in December 2016.</p>

Could Probiotics Replace Antibiotics in the Meat Industry?

Could Probiotics Replace Antibiotics in the Meat Industry?


Lifeway Kefir

Southeast Asia’s Kee Song Group is feeding its chickens a diet rich in probiotics, forgoing the typical cocktail of synthetic hormones and antibiotics.

Chicken Farmers of Canada Concerned About CPTPP

by Cheryl Davie @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

OTTAWA, Jan. 24, 2018 – Chicken farmers in Canada are concerned about the impact of decisions taken at the conclusion of discussions on the new Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement. The...

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How Can I Minimize The Effects Of Antibiotics? [BIO Podcast: Ep. 240]

by Kimberly Snyder @ Kimberly Snyder

It is that time! Time for this week’s Q&A segment on “Beauty Inside Out” with Kimberly Snyder. This week, I answer four trending questions from the Beauty Detox Community. Now let’s hear what they are! This week’s most popular question was: Aside from taking SBO Probiotics, what can I do while I’m on antibiotics to […]

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EPA Releases ‘18 Ethanol Volumes at Maximum levels; Chicken Producers Cry Foul

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

Agency keeps pumping corn ethanol into a saturated fuel market WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it is mandating the statutory maximum 15 billion gallons of ethanol be added to the domestic fuel supply … Read More >

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Probiotics for chickens

Probiotics for chickens


SpringerLink

As with other animals, the development of probiotics for poultry has developed out of our increasing understanding of the microflora of the alimentary tract. Although Pasteur’s observations suggested...

Natural Probiotics for Chickens - Timber Creek Farm

Natural Probiotics for Chickens - Timber Creek Farm


Timber Creek Farm

Learn to use lacto-fermentation to get the most nutritional benefits from the feed you feed your chickens. Ways to make natural probiotics for chickens

The Twelve Reasons to Choose Carna4

by Carna4 @ Carna4

AUTHENTIC: All the vitamins, minerals, enzymes & probiotics in Carna4 come naturally from our true food ingredients. Synthetic FREE all the way! LIGHTLY BAKED: Carna4 is NOT extruded like most pet foods. Our food is lightly baked at low temperatures…just enough to kill pathogens but preserve nutrition. REAL MEAT: Carna4 contains meats in their natural […]

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Menu — Pita Pit Canada

Menu — Pita Pit Canada


Pita Pit Canada

Why settle for food that’s not bad, but not great? Why not eat the way you want to live: healthier, more adventurous, more fun? View the Pita Pit Menu.

Summer Cooking, Have fun with it!

by neufelds @ Neufeld Farms

When summer finally arrives, everything changes! Socks & shoes are replaced with flip flops, comfort foods are replaced with BBQ dinner, and apples & bananas are replaced with farm fresh fruits & veggies!  We carry a variety of chicken breasts that are marinated and ready to grill!  Choose from Teriyaki, Honey Garlic, Sundried Tomato Basil, 

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Why Yogurt and Probiotics Make You Fat and Foggy

Why Yogurt and Probiotics Make You Fat and Foggy


Bulletproof

This post I go into probiotics, including some beneficial ones, but did you know some probiotics might be the reason you have poor gut health or gut issues?

US Poultry Producers Applaud WTO’s Indonesian Ruling

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), National Chicken Council (NCC), and National Turkey Federation (NTF) applaud the World Trade Organization’s confirmation of a WTO panel finding that Indonesia’s import restrictions for horticultural products and animals and … Read More >

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Health Canada tightens antibiotic use

by admin @ The Western ProducerHealth Canada tightens antibiotic use – The Western Producer

Health Canada plans to phase out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in livestock. In a notice issued April 10, the federal department said the move is designed to minimize development of antimicrobial resistance. In collaboration with the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), Health Canada said it will implement two key measures: removal of […] Read more

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America’s Largest Chicken Association Rolls Out Industry-Wide Standards for Broiler Chicken Welfare

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

“Chicken Guarantees” outline welfare assurances for broiler chickens in the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – The National Chicken Council (NCC), the United States’ oldest and largest national association representing the U.S. broiler chicken industry (chickens raised for meat), today rolled out a … Read More >

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Amick Farms’ Ben Harrison Installed as Chairman of the National Chicken Council

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ben Harrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amick Farms, LLC (Batesburg, South Carolina and Hurlock, Maryland), was installed as 2017-2018 chairman of the National Chicken Council (NCC) during NCC’s 63nd Annual Conference held today in Washington, D.C. Harrison … Read More >

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Show Stopping Strawberry Shortcake

by neufelds @ Neufeld Farms

Canada Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean Strawberry Shortcake has to come off the menu! With strawberry season in full swing, every day is a great day to serve up a show stopping strawberry shortcake! The perfect strawberry shortcake starts with a dense cake that will hold up to the juicy berries

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9 Chicken Breeds Perfect for Beginners!

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about which breeds are best for a backyard flock for the first time owner.   First, congrats on making the leap into chicken ownership! Watching your birds scratch and interact with each other is one of the most relaxing past times I can think of.  … Read Full Article

2 Ingredient All Natural Hand Wash For Chicken Mamas!

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: Nobody likes having dirty, smelly hands after being in your chicken coop, which is why I developed a simple 2 ingredient hand wash that smells good and leaves you extra sparkly.   Now this isn’t to say that chickens are dirty – they’re sweet, intelligent, lovable creatures.   But I wouldn’t be a… Read Full Article

Raise Araucana Chickens For BEAUTIFUL BLUE EGGS!

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: Who doesn’t love a great blue egg laying breed like Araucana chickens?   Blue eggs are one of those fun perks of owning backyard chickens….but not all blue egg layers are the same. (Even though they’re easily confused and mis-marketed).   If you’ve been wondering what this super cool (and rare) breed of… Read Full Article

Probiotics may offer alternative approach to antimicrobials

Probiotics may offer alternative approach to antimicrobials


PoultryWorld

Research and innovation are key to finding alternatives to antibiotic and antimicrobial use. Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, are studying probiotics as an alternative to traditional antimicrobials to combat pathogens including Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and Clostridium perfringens in poultry.

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Bumblefoot in Chickens Is Easily Treatable

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: Bumblefoot is one of those backyard chicken diseases that’s pretty simple to understand and treat, although it definitely requires some first aid.   We’ve dealt with it a few times on our farm and it’s always been easily treatable. Funnily enough, I’ve noticed it always seem to start on the left foot first.… Read Full Article

Sneaky Peek Behind The Scenes #3!

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm!   These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm!   If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here.   Enjoy the photos & be sure to… Read Full Article

Probiotics Stimulate Production of Natural Antibodies in Chickens

Probiotics Stimulate Production of Natural Antibodies in Chickens


PubMed Central (PMC)

Commensal bacteria in the intestine play an important role in the development of immune response. These bacteria interact with cells of the gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT). Among cells of the GALT, B-1 cells are of note. These cells are involved ...

NCC’s Harrison Kircher Promoted to Vice President of Government Affairs

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

National Chicken Council President Mike Brown today announced the promotion of a key NCC staff member. Harrison Kircher has been named Vice President of government affairs. Kircher joined NCC in 2011 and has spent time as a Government Affairs Associate, … Read More >

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How To Stop A Rooster Attack

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: A common question I get from chicken owners is how to stop or retrain a rooster from attacking them or a family member.   Now, I’m not going to lie. This isn’t the easiest thing to do in the world.   When a rooster attacks, it’s called “flogging” (how’s that for a wonderfully… Read Full Article

Health Canada tightens antibiotic use - The Western Producer

Health Canada tightens antibiotic use - The Western Producer


The Western Producer

Health Canada plans to phase out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in livestock. In a notice issued April 10, the federal department said the mov

Common Egg Shell Quality Problems

by @ DooKashi: Latest News

Like many of you, we are always looking for information on the "how to's" of raising backyard chickens and explanations for "why" something occurs. While attending the Washington State University Poultry Institute annual seminar  - a handout by Alltech was available that showed  "20 Common Egg Shell Quality Problems".  

Here's five quality problems and possible causes: 

  • Pale-shelled Eggs: the degree of brown color in the egg shell is determined by the quality of deposited pigment in the cuticle.  Causes: Infectious Bronchitis, Bird Age (older hen), High Stress in the Flock
  • Wrinkled Eggs: eggs with thinly creased and wrinkled surfaces. Causes: Stress, Defective shell gland, Overcrowding. 
  • Misshapen Eggs: these eggs are too small or large, round instead of oval, or differ from normal shapes. Causes: Immature shell gland, Disease (Avian influenza, Egg Drop Syndrome 76), Stress, Overcrowding
  • Corrugated Eggs: Characterized by a very rough, corrugated surface, these eggs are produced when plumping is not controlled and terminated. Causes: Heat stress, Saline water, BIrd age, Poor nutrition, especially calcium and vitamin D3
  • Pimpled Eggs: Classified by small lumps of calcified material on the egg shell, the severity of pimples depends on the foreign material present during the calcification process. Causes: Bird age, Strain of bird, Inadequate nutrition

Want to read more?  Click here to see the actual information.  

Poultry Industry Continues to Improve Worker Safety Record

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

Injury and Illness rate down from year ago, at all-time low WASHINGTON, D.C. – The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen by 82 percent over the last 20 years and … Read More >

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Best Probiotics for Dogs with Diarrhea Reviewed (Top 5)

Best Probiotics for Dogs with Diarrhea Reviewed (Top 5)


PetHelpful

Learn which probiotics are most effective for eliminating gas, loose stools and diarrhea, as well as which are the best for clearing up yeasty ear and skin conditions created by food allergies.

10 Wild Herbs for Chicken Health

by Janet Garman @ Timber Creek Farm

Do you forage for wild herbs for chicken health for your flock? When we keep chickens in coops and runs, we have to provide the majority of the nutrition. Present day chicken keeping varies and the picture may be totally different than in days gone by. A few generations back, our grandparents kept chickens free […]

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NCC Praises USDA’s Withdrawal of Controversial ‘GIPSA Rules’ on Competitive Injury, Unfair Practices and Undue Preferences

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is withdrawing the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) interim final rule on competitive injury, and its proposed rule on unfair practices and undue preferences.  After a … Read More >

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Holiday Appetizer Ideas Using BC Chicken

by FirstPage Marketing @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

When thinking about holiday appetizers, it is hard to not think about chicken because it is a plucky, juicy, adaptable bird that brings health, flavour, and versatility to the party...

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Sneaky Peek Behind The Scenes #2!

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm!   These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm!   If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here.   Enjoy the photos & be sure to… Read Full Article

McDonald’s Canada goes ‘clean’ with move to antibiotic-free chicken

McDonald’s Canada goes ‘clean’ with move to antibiotic-free chicken


Financial Post

Amid a groundswell of demand from consumers to serve antibiotic-free meats, McDonald’s Canada says that it will phase out chicken treated with antibiotics used on humans by 2018

Chicken Farmers of Canada’s AMU magazine is now available

by Cheryl Davie @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

The first edition of CFC’s AMU magazine, AMU Strategy: A Prescription for Change, is available electronically as well as in print! The magazine is a tool developed to support the...

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Construction continues on G3 grain network

by Robin Booker @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

G3’s dream of building a coast-to-coast grain-handling network in Canada is moving closer to reality, with key elements under construction and additional facilities likely to be announced in the future. Brett Malkoske, G3’s vice-president of business development and communications, said construction of G3’s new high-throughput export terminal in North Vancouver is ahead of schedule with […] Read more

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Career Opportunity

by Cheryl Davie @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

The BC Chicken Marketing Board currently has a job opportunity.  Please click here for more information. 

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Pumpkin Seed, Cayenne, & Wormwood Deworming Treat For Backyard Chickens!

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: If your chickens have worms, it can seriously derail their egg laying.   Worms (aka freeloaders) rob your hens of vital nutrients while making it more difficult to pass manure, and generally just trash the insides of your chickens – so you gotta get rid of them (and it doesn’t hurt to be… Read Full Article

The Chicken Squad Investigates: Supply Management

by FirstPage Marketing @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

The Chicken Squad is a fictional agency inspired by the real team of provincial inspectors at the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board who work hard to enforce the Chicken Farmers...

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The Food - Neufeld Farms

The Food - Neufeld Farms


Neufeld Farms

As chicken farmers, we understand the responsibility we have towards proper animal care, the environment and our customers. Our goal is to provide you and your family with healthy choices and competitive pricing. Now that you know what we’re made of, its time to start shopping!

January ButcherBox! Save $10 & Get Up To 1 Pound Of FREE BACON!

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: It’s ButcherBox time! This month, I learned that you can customize your box and I ended up getting 6 pounds of BACON!   Of course it’s sugar free bacon (keto diet, thank you very much). And I got some other things besides bacon, but you’ll have to watch the video to find out… Read Full Article

Holiday Leftover Ideas Using BC Chicken

by FirstPage Marketing @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

After all the time spent in the kitchen over the holidays, no one wants to let any leftovers go to waste. At the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board, we love...

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5 DIY Automatic Chicken Coop Doors For Easy Care

by Maat @ Pampered Chicken Mama

Share This: Making a DIY automatic chicken coop door, especially if you work, makes taking care of your hens so much easier.   We know that chickens are animals that love routine. They definitely know when to come in at night and come out early in the morning to go on about their pecking and… Read Full Article

Chicken Farmers are Concerned about new Canadian Food Guide

by Cheryl Davie @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

Chicken is Canada’s most popular meat protein.  Canadians love chicken because its nutritious, delicious and convenient.  But Canada’s chicken farmers are concerned about the new Canadian Food Guide.   We fully...

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BC FIRB Quota Assessment Tools Supervisory Review

by Cheryl Davie @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

The BC Farm Industry Review Board (BC FIRB) has completed an objective evaluation of quota assessment tools including a general review and examination of its previous directions.  The full decision...

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Tylan 50 for CRD making hen sicker?

Tylan 50 for CRD making hen sicker?


BackYard Chickens

I have two crested cream legbar hens that I bought from a local lady this summer. She told me they were about 14 months old at that time. I suspect...

The big gamble

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

A lot of prairie farmers take a chance every year that the weather will be kind to them. Larry Weber, analyst with Weber Commodities, compared the number of insured acres in 2017 with Statistics Canada’s official estimate of crop size and found a big gap. Western Canada’s canola growers insured 18.5 million acres of the […] Read more

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Meat and Poultry Industry Applauds Introduction of Agricultural Worker Bill

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) today introduced the Agricultural Guestworker Act of 2017, creating an H-2C visa program that will allow American farmers, ranchers, producers, packers and processors access to a legal and stable supply of … Read More >

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Americans to Eat 1.35 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl

by tsuper@chickenusa.org @ The National Chicken Council

Fans flock to bone-in wings, choose ranch as the #1 dipping sauce in new nationwide poll Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council today released its annual Chicken Wing Report, which  projects  Americans’ consumption of the unofficial menu staple of … Read More >

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Meet a Farmer: The Kennedy Family

by FirstPage Marketing @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

At the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board, we know how important it is show our appreciation for the hard working chicken farmers in our province. Some of those hardworking chicken...

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USPOULTRY Releases White Paper on How the Poultry Industry Benefits Employees, Communities and Consumers

by Kourtney Determan @ The National Chicken Council

TUCKER, Ga. – The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has released a white paper, titled “Providing Protein, Enriching Lives,” that highlights the multiple ways the poultry industry benefits employees, communities and consumers. Protein is essential in our diets, and … Read More >

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The Chicken Squad Investigates: Chicken Labels

by FirstPage Marketing @ British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board

The Chicken Squad is a fictional agency inspired by the real team of provincial inspectors at the British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board who enforce the Chicken Farmers of Canada Standards...

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Investigating the Effects of Commercial Probiotics on Broiler Chick Quality and Production Efficiency | Poultry Science | Oxford Academic

Investigating the Effects of Commercial Probiotics on Broiler Chick Quality and Production Efficiency | Poultry Science | Oxford Academic


OUP Academic

A study was undertaken to test the effect of 2 commercially available probiotics on the production efficiency of broiler chickens hatched from the same breeder flock at 3 different ages (28, 43, and 57 wk). At each of the 3 breeder flock ages, 1,600 broiler chickens were hatched and randomly allocated to 1 of 4 treatments: 1) no probiotics (control), 2) probiotic 1 administered in the drinking water, 3) probiotic 1 administered as a spray, and 4) probiotic 2 administered in the feed. A coccidiostat was included in the feed, but no other antimicrobial agents were given. Broilers were then reared on straw litter in identical floor pens for a period of 6 wk. There were no significant differences in broiler BW, feed conversion, or mortality between the probiotic treatments and the control group in any of the trials. The 43-wk-old breeder flock had the highest fertility and hatchability and the lowest percentage of chicks culled at hatching. Throughout the broiler production period, the broilers from the 43- and 57-wk-old breeder flocks had higher BW and weight gains than the broilers produced at 28 wk of breeder flock age. Broiler feed conversion over the 6-wk production period decreased as the breeder flock aged. Probiotics had no effect on chick quality or production efficiency in broilers produced by the breeder flock ages examined.

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