Dr. Susan Watkins, University of Arkansas shares with us, what the research shows at three different water temperatures during brooding. What temperature do you think showed the highest weight gains by the end of the study. The answer may surp

Dr. Doug Korver, University of Alberta; Making the transition from research trials to field application

Oct 27th, 2020 28m 29s

Hear what it takes to move research into the barn from Dr. Doug Korver of University of Alberta. Originally recorded during the Research Impacts webinar 2020.

Gut Health Research with Dr. Lisa Bielke

May 29th, 2019 26m 46s

We sit down with Dr. Lisa Bielke, a Poultry Enteric Health Researcher, from Ohio State University. Her main focus is on gut health but as you listen to this episode you'll realize that bacteria may be introduced through the gut but they don't a

Episode 16.5: In The Coop: Laws of Flaws, A Closer Look at Sanitation and Making Your Coop a Safe Space

May 27th, 2019 32m 17s

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how to keep your coop a clean and safe place for your flock from predators you can and can't see. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-pro

In The Coop: Laws of Flaws, A Closer Look at Water Quality

May 27th, 2019 26m 32s

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on keeping your flock properly hydrated for optimal health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initia

In The Coop: Laws of Flaws, A Closer Look at Air Quality

May 27th, 2019 24m 26s

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on the importance of air quality in your coop to optimize your flock's health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial

Laws of Flaws, A Closer Look at Lighting

May 27th, 2019 32m 17s

Thanks for your patience in airing this episode. In this podcast, Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how the lighting in your coop to improve your flock's health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural

Episode16.1: In The Coop: Laws of Flaws, A Closer Look at Feed

Apr 3rd, 2019 38m 3s

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how to feed your flock for optimal health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agri

Intro To The Laws Of FLAWS series

Apr 1st, 2019 23m 36s

In The Coop will be featuring Dr.Scott Gillingham's FLAWS podcast. Today we dive into what FLAWS stands for and its importance to poultry husbandry no matter your flock size. Stay tuned for the 5 Laws of FLAWS episodes! If you're a visual learn

Episode 15: In The Coop: Vomitoxin 101 with Dr. Tony Wang

Mar 13th, 2019 23m 14s

With the heavy rain this past summer a lot of corn has a mycotoxin called DON present. We invited Dr. Tony Wang from Canadian BioSystems to talk about his research on DON and how it affects the poultry industry.

Episode 14: In The Coop: Animal Auditing Course by PAACO with Colette Kaster

Mar 13th, 2019 13m 47s

Ever been curious about becoming an animal auditor or how one goes about being certified? PIC gets to have a sit down with the Executive Director of PAACO, Collette Kaster.

Discussing Built Up Litter with Dr.Lloyd Weber

Oct 18th, 2018 31m 37s

Dr.Weber joins us for a great overview on why some producers south of the border choose to reuse litter between flocks. He lets us know about the benefits of doing so, as well as, some of the problems that can come along with this and potential

Episode 12: In The Coop: Poultry Lighting Systems with Bob Morgan and Mathew Daniel

Aug 15th, 2018 16m 52s

Curious about poultry lighting systems and the different options available to you? Listen as we sit down with Bob Morgan from Davian Inc. & Mathew Daniel from Pols Ltd. where we discuss the challenges facing producers when it comes to choosing

Episode 11: In The Coop: Heat Management with Harry Huffman

Jul 25th, 2018 23m 33s

Need to beat the heat at your poultry barn this summer? In this episode of In The Coop we sit down with Agricultural Engineer, Harry Huffman who talks to us about the various strategies available to producers when it comes to keeping things coo

Episode 10: In The Coop: Shoo Fly Don't Bother me

Jun 20th, 2018 14m 8s

Is the fly population in your poultry barn starting to get too high? On this episode of "In The Coop", I sit down with OMAFRA's Al Dam and his summer student Cecilia Creighton and discuss some ways that you can combat those pesky insects and wh

Episode 9: In The Coop: The Arkell Poultry Research Station with Dave Vandenberg

May 16th, 2018 26m 23s

Ever wonder what goes on at the Arkell Poultry Research Station? For this episode, we sit down with Dave Vandenberg, manager of the Arkell Livestock Research Farm to find out! Listen in as we discuss ongoing projects, research capacity and futu

Episode 8: In The Coop: Modular Loading with Dr. Chanelle Taylor

May 2nd, 2018 21m 50s

Are you a broiler producer? Is your processor switching to a modular loading system? Then this may be an episode for you! Today on In The Coop we sit down with Dr. Chanelle Taylor, poultry veterinarian for Cargill Canada, and get a processor's

In The Coop: Episode 7: Early Feeding's Role in ABF Production

Apr 18th, 2018 22m 11s

This week we sit down with our extra special guest Dr. Peter Ferket at the National Poultry Show. Dr. Ferket is a poultry nutritionist and extension specialist from North Carolina State University who has come home to Canada this week to chat w

Episode 6: In the Coop: Probiotic Cleaners with Bruce Fox

Apr 4th, 2018 12m 24s

Are you an RWA producer? Then this episode may be of interest to you! Tune in as we sit down with Bruce Fox, RWA broiler producer from Central Ontario to discuss his experience using probiotic cleaning products on his farm. Listen as we talk ab

Episode 5: In the Coop: Raising Amazing Chicks with Scott Gillingham

Mar 22nd, 2018 30m 35s

Today we sit down with Dr. Scott Gillingham, poultry veterinarian and author of the new book "Raising Amazing Chicks: the first 7 days". Scott discusses best brooding practices, management strategies and elaborates on F.L.A.W.S.S., M.B.A. and a

Episode 4: In the Coop: Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs with Mark Prociw

Mar 7th, 2018 10m 21s

Are you considering building a new barn? How about upgrading a old facility? Then this might be the episode for you! This week we sit down with Mark Prociw, Commercial/Industrial Account Representative with Union Gas, to discuss energy efficien

In the Coop: Episode 3: Chick Quality and the HatchTech System with Murray Booy

Feb 21st, 2018 12m 12s

What the heck is HatchTech?! On this week's episode we sit down with Murray Booy, co-founder of the new Trillium Hatchery in Stratford. Murray talk to us about chick quality and discusses some of the cool new features this new Ontario hatchery

Episode 2: In The Coop: What It Takes to Be a Poultry Vet with Dr. Lloyd Weber

Feb 7th, 2018 12m 39s

Ever consider a career in avian medicine? On this week's episode we talk to a titian in the Ontario poultry industry and local field veterinarian, Dr. Lloyd Weber. Tune in as Lloyd discusses the qualities he feels every poultry vet should have

Episode 1: In The Coop - Cold Weather Transport with Al Dam

Jan 22nd, 2018 12m 11s

The Poultry Industry Council is proud to present the very first episode of our brand new podcast series "In The Coop"! In this episode, tune in and listen to Al Dam, Provincial Poultry Specialist with OMAFRA, discuss transporting birds during e

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