chickens Archives - Page 5 of 5 - Manitoba Co-operator

McDonald’s to phase in cage-free eggs

The growing number of companies demanding cage-free eggs won’t ruffle the feathers of provincial producers

By Shannon VanRaes September 18, 2015

McDonald’s has become the latest fast-food giant to make a commitment to end the use of eggs produced by caged birds. The company announced last week it would transition to using 100 per cent free-run eggs in its restaurants over the next 10 years. McDonald’s purchases approximately 120 million eggs from Canadian farmers each year

News, Poultry

Wild birds have higher resistance to flu virus

With bird flu ravaging barns in the U.S. and knocking at Canada’s door,  it might be time to reconsider how poultry are raised

By Shannon VanRaes June 1, 2015

For years, poultry producers have been breeding something in their barns other than birds. Avian influenza. Long present in wild bird populations, the low-pathogen version of the virus has entered barns, remaining there until a series of mutations turned into something else — something deadly. “We have been playing with fire,” said Earl Brown, a

Livestock, Poultry

Pullet farmers seek answers after marketing agency denied

The government turned their application down, but hasn’t given a reason

By Alex Binkley May 20, 2014

Canadian pullet producers are trying to find out why their application for a national marketing board was denied by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “We are awaiting the official written response from the minister’s office in that regard and in the meantime we are considering our options,” said Andy DeWeerd, chairman of the Pullet Growers of

News, News & Opinion, Poultry

Hen haven maximizes productivity too

By Laura Rance-Unger January 22, 2014

Visitors to the the Rondeel Berkoeve in Wintelre don’t get past the front entrance without first saying hello to thousands of curious layer hens pushing up against the outside fence for a closer look at the newcomers. A scenic path leads to the front entrance which features informational posters on the facility and a place

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures rise on expectations of tight supplies

U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans fall, but achieve first annual gain in three years

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola unlikely to have a good start to 2026

Tag Archives chickens

McDonald’s to phase in cage-free eggs

Wild birds have higher resistance to flu virus

Pullet farmers seek answers after marketing agency denied

Hen haven maximizes productivity too

AgCanadaTV

AgCanadaTV: Your Agriculture News Recap for Dec.19, 2025

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Latest Market News