Episode 15: In The Coop: Vomitoxin 101 with Dr. Tony Wang

Hear what it takes to move research into the barn from Dr.  Doug Korver of University of Alberta. Originally recorded during the Research Impacts webinar 2020. 

We sit down with Dr. Lisa Bielke, a Poultry Enteric Health Researcher, from Ohio State University. Her main focus is on gut health but as you listen to this episode you'll realize that bacteria may be introduced through the gut but they don't always stay put and this can have major impacts on your flock's well being.  

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how to keep your coop a clean and safe place for your flock from predators you can and can't see. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on keeping your flock properly hydrated for optimal health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on the importance of air quality in your coop to optimize your flock's health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

Thanks for your patience in airing this episode. In this podcast, Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how the lighting in your coop to improve your flock's health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

Dr.Scott Gillingham gives advice on how to feed your flock for optimal health and production. This project was funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership), a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the Partnership in Ontario.

In The Coop will be featuring Dr.Scott Gillingham's FLAWS podcast. Today we dive into what FLAWS stands for and its importance to poultry husbandry no matter your flock size. Stay tuned for the 5 Laws of FLAWS episodes! If you're a visual learner you can sign up for the e-modules regarding FLAWS. These comprehensive videos are easy to understand lessons on taking care of small flocks. These e-modules can be found at ichicken.ca

With the heavy rain this past summer a lot of corn has a mycotoxin called DON present. We invited Dr. Tony Wang from Canadian BioSystems to talk about his research on DON and how it affects the poultry industry. 

Ever been curious about becoming an animal auditor or how one goes about being certified? PIC gets to have a sit down with the Executive Director of PAACO, Collette Kaster.