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Feather Fibers Fluff Up Hydrogen Storage
July 28, 2009- Scientists in Delaware say they have developed a new hydrogen storage method — carbonized chicken feather fibers.|READ MORE
IEC Canada 2009 Conference
 July 28, 2009 - The Vancouver Pan Pacific Hotel is the setting for the International Egg Commission's annual conference, the event of the egg industry's year.
2009 World Trade Report Now Available
 July 22, 2009 - “Trade policy commitments and
contingency measures” is the theme of this year's WTO World Trade Report. The report examines the range of contingency
measures (measures that allow governments a certain degree of flexibility within their trade commitments) and the role that these measures
play.
CFA Welcomes "Canadian Made" Campaigns
July 18,2009 - BBQ season is upon us and more and more Canadians are visiting farmer's markets or seeking out a Product of Canada label in order to support Canadian farmers.
U.S. Bill Proposes Banning Antibiotics for Growth
July 17, 2009- The Obama administration recently announced that it would seek to ban many routine uses of antibiotics in farm animals in hopes of reducing the spread of resistant bacteria in humans.
Listeriosis Report Released; Outbreak "Preventable"
 July 21, 2009 - A report into last summer’s listeriosis outbreak has found a series of problems behind the crisis that claimed 22 lives, including a poor response by the federal government.
Hormone Released by Stressed Chickens Could be Key to Campylobactor
The release of a hormone at times of stress could be key to understanding why some food poisoning bacterium become more invasive in animals after transportation. | READ MORE
Barn fire kills 25,000 chickens
July 8, 2009, Manitoba – A fire at a barn near Steinbach, Man., on Tuesday killed an estimated 25,000 chickens and caused $900,000 in damage.
New food safety standards adopted by U.S.
July 8, 2009 – The White House is trying to make Americans' food safer after recent recalls of popular products like peanut butter and cookie dough.
Study: Impact of environmental temperature for broiler breeders
July 8, 2009 – Researchers at the University of Alberta are working to better understand the effects of environmental temperatures on feed restricted broiler breeder hens.
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