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Poultry research receives $4 million from federal government

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The Canadian Poultry Research Council will use the funding to help support a Poultry Science Cluster, where a team of scientists will work toward solving complex issues


Ottawa – The Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) has received a boost in funding from the federal government.

The CPRC now has $4 million to help support a Poultry Science Cluster, which the CPRC will administer.

The CPRC explains that a cluster works by bringing together multidisciplinary teams of scientists to solve complex problems and to create synergies in research efforts. It’s a way to make the most of available resources and supports a strong business case for investing in Canadian poultry research. Pooling intellectual and financial resources to address issues of common interest is one way to maximize the impact of a collective investment in research.

“Our member organizations have made a strong commitment to Canadian poultry research in both funding and resources and take pleasure in partnering with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in this important initiative,” said Roelof Meijer, CPRC chairman and a turkey producer from Alberta.

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The Poultry Science Cluster provides capacity to resolve many current issues facing the poultry industry. The cooperation among scientists, industry partners and government departments across Canada will synergize efforts to address these issues.

The scale of the cluster allows for basic research and more near-term, applied studies that will provide both immediate answers and future information for the poultry and food industries, as well as factors impacting consumer wellbeing.

“The cluster approach allows industry and researchers to take a longer term view than usual when planning and conducting research on important issues for the poultry industry, consumers and society in general,” said Meijer.


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