Area poultry producers will be hearing about the B-C avian flu outbreak and what it could mean to the Ontario industry at a meeting in Broadhagen this week.
The Regional Poultry Producer Update will also include presentations on the retailer's perspective on sustainability and animal welfare and management advantages of new technology.
The update is sponsored by the Ontario Poultry Industry Council.
Spokesperson Laura Bowers says euthanasia is a hot industry topic they'll also be talking about as part of the day's agenda.
The Regional Poultry Producer Update is Wednesday from 10 to 4:30 at the Broadhagen Community Centre.
More information and registration details on the Ontario Poultry Industry Council website.
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Spokesperson Laura Bowers says they have someone from the retail sector making a presentation.
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Bowers expects that topic to come up at this week's Regional Poultry Producer Update in Broadhagen.
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Bowers says euthanasia is a bit of a hot button issue in the industry these days.
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