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U of G ” Got Poop”

The University of Guelph is looking for commercial broiler and layer farms from the Niagara, Hamilton, Chatham-Kent, Kingston and Ottawa areas to provide poultry fecal samples.
 
Two fresh fecal and two older manure samples to be collected to look for the fecal indicator Bacteroides Salanitronis. Farms to remain anonymous. Biosecurity and sampling supplies provided.
Source : PIC

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At the 2025 World Pork Expo, Brian Earnest, Lead Economist for Animal Protein, spoke with Rachel Fishback about the growing opportunity for U.S. pork to reconnect with consumers.

He emphasized the need to refocus on taste, convenience, and consumer preference, noting that pork has fallen behind beef and chicken in domestic demand. With campaigns like “Taste What Pork Can Do,” the industry has a real shot at reshaping perceptions and boosting consumption at home.
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