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How Can Cattle Protect Grasslands?

In Canada, cattle are part of the prairie grasslands ecosystem, helping keep our native grasslands intact.

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Ask an Expert: What are the Environmental Benefits of Beef Farming?

We asked Dr. Christian Artuso of the Migratory Bird Conservation Unit of the Canadian Wildlife Service - can beef cattle be good for the environment?

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What is a broiler hatching egg farm?

On broiler breeding farms, the chickens grow from chicks a few days old until they are ready to start laying eggs that will hatch into broiler chickens.

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Ask an Expert: What do you do when pigs get sick?

We asked veterinarian Dr. Matheus Costa, who specializes in swine health at the University of Saskatchewan: what do you do when pigs get sick?

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Ask an Expert: What do pigs eat?

We asked Denise Beaulieu, an assistant professor on monogastric nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan: What do pigs eat?

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Ask an Expert: Where do pigs live?

We asked an expert at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Yolande Seddon: ‘Where do pigs live?’

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Ask an Expert: How many litters do pigs have in a year?

We asked Dawn Friesen a production manager at Fast Genetics: ‘How many litters do pigs have in a year?’

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How are Antibiotics Used in the Production of Chicken?

Ask a Veterinarian: How are antibiotics used in the production of chicken? Veterinarian, Dr. Tyra Dickson, answers the question.

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What is a Broiler Chicken?

Ask a Farmer: What is a broiler chicken? Canadian chicken farmer, Tiffany Martinka answers.

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Are Hormones and Steroids Used in Chicken Production?

Ask a Veterinarian: Are Hormones and Steroids used in Chicken Production by Farmers? Dr. Tyra Dickson answers the question.

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What do Chickens Eat and Drink?

Ask a Farmer: What do chickens eat and drink? Tyler Keet, a Canadian Chicken farmer answers the question.

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What Do You Do With All The Chicken Poop?

Ask a Farmer: What do you do with all the chicken poop? Canadian chicken farmer, Tiffany Martinka answers.

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