Name: FeedCheck Soy Cost: Contact your local Canadian Biosystems (CBS Inc.) representative or distributor for price information Available at Canadian Biosystems websites (link) Intended use A FeedCheck Soy device is ..read more

Jerry Emmanuel, BSc, MSc, is a Poultry Nutrition Specialist and Feed Sales Consultant with Cargill. He works with three poultry teams in the Western Canada district, consulting with customers to choose the right feed for optimum health and bird performance. Jerry is also highly involved with the Western Poultry Conference (WPC), both as a planning committee member and speaker. He was featured in the 2023 WPC where he presented a case study to attendees ..read more

The first presentation in the PIP Flock Forum series took place in Red Deer, Alberta, on February 26, 2024. Titled Flock Forum: Mystery Mayhem and Mastery of Fiber, the event ..read more

Tony Krynski, BSc, is the Western Canada Technical Service Manager at Aviagen. Krynski works closely with Aviagen internal experts to help customers achieve the best-possible welfare, performance, and sustainability with their Ross birds. He is passionate about improving bird well-being and his experience, leadership skills and a deep understanding of the western Canadian poultry industry have proved invaluable to both his customers and his team at Aviagen. Krynski graduated from the U of A in 2015 with a BSc in Animal Health with focus on Food Safety and Quality. After working as Poultry Sale ..read more

Grain storage plays a critical role in poultry feed production, and improper practices can lead to mold growth and mycotoxin production. In this article, we explore the challenges associated with ..read more

Name: Grain bin monitoring tool Cost: Contact your system provider to get the quote based on the size of your operation Available at: Manufacturer’s website Intended use Grain bin monitoring ..read more

Name: Mycotoxin tester Cost: Contact the manufacturer for price information Available at https://www.vicam.com/ Intended use A Mycotoxin tester device is used to detect and quantify specific mycotoxins in feed samples ..read more

Stories of professionals who changed the course of their careers after meeting their mentors, experiencing hands-on learning, and discovering the welcoming and diverse poultry community. Victoria Sikur, BSc, MSc, is ..read more

In the intricate world of poultry farming, ensuring the health and productivity of your flock is important. Recently, there has been a growing concern about the impact of mycotoxins on ..read more

Dr. Teryn Girard, DVM and Tracy Tee, RVT both from Prairie Livestock Veterinarians, have been recognized with 2024 Alberta Veterinary Medicine Association (ABVMA) and Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) Awards.  ..read more