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Animal welfare

Farm to Plate: Consider a bird’s-eye view

Brooke Bartz

December 9, 2015

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We are all observers of the world around us, drawing conclusions and cues from our environment.

Farm to Plate

One Millennial's dive into humane slaughter

Brooke Bartz

October 20, 2015

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Slaughter, in general, has always been the elephant in the room. Everyone knows it happens, but they aren’t sure how it happens and don’t want to ask because they may not like what they find out.

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Feed additives and consumer reaction

Industry needs to take a hard look at how it uses hormones, antibiotics, ionophores and other feed additives, and then educate consumers on the benefits of such products.

Brooke Bartz

May 8, 2015

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As I was recently grocery shopping, I could not help but gaze at all of the different types of marketing statements on meat packaging.

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Keeping hatchlings warm, hydrated in winter

If poultry hatchlings are kept cozy in the cold months, it can pay dividends for producers later in the birds’ lives.

Brooke Bartz

January 8, 2015

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As the winter wonderland is in full swing, it is important to think about our feathery friends in the barn, especially if we are incubating or have recent hatchlings.