Canadian Poultry Research Council


	last revision February 16, 2010 The following is a listing of research supported by the Canadian Poultry Research Council. Please click on a project number for a status report. Project numbers shown in bold have new information added since the last revision of this document. If you require more information on these research projects, or any other CPRC activities, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Avian Gut Microbiology For details on the Avian Gut Microbiology program, click here. AMN001 Identification of gut bacteria affected by dietary antibiotics and their roles in the gut immunity of broiler chickens. Joshua Gong, Agriculture Canada and Shayan Sharif, University of Guelph AMN002 Molecular epidemiology of necrotic enteritis. Patrick Boerlin, University of Guelph AMN003 Carbohydrase enzyme supplements as growth promoters and modulators of the intestinal microflora of the chicken: The prebiotic and probiotic effect of enzyme hydrolysis products. Bogdan Slominski, University of Manitoba AMN004 Understanding how Campylobacter jejuni colonizes poultry Brenda Allan, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization AMN024 Investigation into cell-cell signaling in Clostridium perfringen infection for developing a novel disease-control strategy. Joshua Gong, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AMN025 Engineered antibodies and phage products for food safety applications. Christine Szymanski, University of Alberta AMN027 Elucidation of critical characteristics of Clostridium perfringens and pathogen-host-environment interactions defining susceptibility of poultry to necrotic enteritis. Andrew Olkowski, University of Saskatchewan Environment For details on the Environment program, click here. ENV006 Distribution uniformity and emission reduction potential of a precision applicator for surface and sub-surface land application of poultry manure Claude Lague, University of Saskatchewan (now at University of Ottawa) ENV007 Development of a dynamic model of Ca and P flows in layers James France, University of Guelph ENV008 Activity-specific workplace exposures of poultry barn workers Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan, University of Alberta ENV009 Reducing pollution from veterinary pharmaceuticals in agricultural runoff from poultry manure Shiv Prasher, McGill University ENV026 Utilization of protein-containing agriculture waste and by-products for adhesive development Jianping Wu, University of Alberta Food Safety & Poultry Health For details on the Food Safety & Poultry Health program, click here. FSQ011 Immunization of broiler chickens against necrotic enteritis John Prescott, University of Guelph FSQ012 Immunology of T cell-mediated immune response to avian influenza virus in the chicken Shayan Sharif, University of Guelph FSQ014 Development of second generation RNA interference constructs against avian influenza virus Serguei Golovan, University of Guelph FSQ015 Novel multivalent vaccines for avian health Eva Nagy, University of Guelph Novel Foodstuffs For details on the Novel Foodstuffs program, click here. NFS028 Distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) as a potential source of immunostimulatory and growth promoting activity for poulty Bogdan Slominski, University of Manitoba Poultry Welfare & Behaviour For details on the Poultry Welfare & Behaviour program, click here. PWB017 Engineering, animal welfare and meat quality considerations of broiler transportation in a heated and ventilated vehicle Trever Crowe, University of Saskatchewan PWB018 Improving welfare for beak trimmed hens through reducing variability and technology transfer Hank Classen, University of Saskatchewan PWB019 Effect of lighting programs on leg weakness and bird welfare in modern commercial broilers Hank Classen, University of Saskatchewan PWB020 Evaluation of alternative methods of euthanasia for cull turkeys Tina Widowski, University of Guelph PWB021 Impact of ammonia on welfare of laying hens, and implications for the environment Steve Leeson, University of Guelph Ad hoc The CPRC also funds projects that are of significance to the Canadian poultry industry, but may not fit into the broad research programs listed above. Researchers may apply for funding for this category of research at any time throughout the year according to the CPRC policy on ad hoc proposals. For details on the CPRC ’s ad hoc policy, click here. UAB005 The impact of timing of protein intake and growth patterns on reproductive efficiency in broiler breeder females. Frank Robinson, University of Alberta AGA010 Cryopreservation of Canada’s remaining avian germplasm Fred Silversides, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada CTM022 Use of dietary thyroxine as an alternative molting procedure in turkey breeder hens Grégoy Bédécarrats, University of Guelph Back to top