As PIC continues to be proactive, we are pleased to announce we will be hosting a series webinars in June. The series will run 3 consecutive Wednesday’s from 1:30 -2:30, and will cost participants $25.00. Registration will open May 8, 2020.

June 10^th – Making Data Work for You: Tracking, sharing & making data a part of your poultry farm

Proudly sponsored exclusively by Maximus Systems.

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With big data comes big responsibility! During this one-hour webinar hear from University of Guelph researchers about the terms and conditions of handing over your data in real world scenarios. While we may have begun using more sharing software as we began working remotely, but did we understand the terms and conditions we agreed to before we clicked that box? Red flags, and what to look out for will be explained by University of Guelph researchers. Learn more about traceability and tracking capabilities from Transport Genie technology. Also hear about real time research focused on using big data to track and predict disease outbreaks, and how it’s being applied to tracking Avian Influenza.

Topics & Speakers:

1. Understanding the terms and conditions before you agree to share your data. Sarah Marquis & Emily Duncan, University of Guelph
2. Transport Genie tracking and tracing a variety of things from chick health to COVID traceability helps measure key points of contact. President & CEO Joel Sotomayor, Transport Genie
3. Avian Influenza Big Data and Predicting Potential Outbreaks: Using data to predict outbreaks, and applying models to maximize the effective response. Dr. Rozita Dara, University of Guelph the Principal Investigator of Data Management and Privacy Governance research program.

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June 17^th  – Before the Crisis: Planning and Preparation for the Unexpected

Proudly sponsored exclusively by Farm Credit Canada.

We live and breathe Canadian agriculture, agribusiness and food. We support, strengthen and celebrate the industry, and we’re proud of it.

Peace of mind comes with a little bit of planning and communication with your family and farm team members. How are you preparing for the unexpected? During this one-hour webinar, we will hear from Ontario Pork on how they developed a one stop tool kit for being prepared for an on-farm emergency.  We will also hear about how to make your biosecurity more effective by making it user friendly, and an in depth talk from OMAFRA Poultry Specialist talking about lessons learned the hard way.

Topics & Speakers:

1. Emergency Preparedness Tool Kit: Ontario Pork shares details on the tool kit they use with pork members to help them have peace of mind. Stacey Ash & Frank Wood, Ontario Pork
2. Biosecurity needs to be user friendly: When a process is too complicated it can feel like we are being set up to fail. The steps to maintaining biosecurity need to be clear, easy and flow into your everyday tasks without adding stress. This results in users being able to manage and apply the process. There is an easier way – and to hear some ideas don’t miss out!  Dave Van Walleghem from Vetoquinol Biosecurity Specialist – Maritimes, Ontario and Western Canada Production Animals
3. Lessons learned the hard way- avian influenza outbreak, and COVID-19 interruptions to the flow of supply. Ways to mitigate risk on your farm before you have a problem by using the ‘Essential Information Checklist’. Al Dam, OMAFRA Poultry Specialist.

For Certified Auditors, please note that the June 17th Webinar is on the list of approved conferences for those interested in maintaining their PAACO Poultry Welfare Auditor certification. This webinar can be utilized as continuing education credits to maintain your PAACO Auditor status.

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June 24^th  – Limiting Liability of Unexpected Visitors 

Proudly supported by event sponsors Egg Farmers of Ontario and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada.

The landscape of rights and responsibilities around keeping your farm and livestock secure from unexpected visitors is changing. While there is a call for staying home now, it is the perfect time to prepare. Groups may have had some extra time to plan and coordinate, and if it affects your business you should be ready too! During this one-hour webinar we plan to explore everything from knowing your rights, how to keep your farm safe and how to ensure your farm is “camera ready”.  When something unexpected happens, it’s important to know the next steps. We hope to connect you with real stories from the field on how this type of scenario might unfold.

Topics and Speakers for this webinar are being confirmed.

Please check back shortly to see who we’ve lined up for this exciting talk!