Alexandra Harlander of the University of Guelph has been chosen to chair poultry welfare research.
The position is funded by Egg Farmers of Canada which has donated $1.3 million for research.
Harlander’s research focuses on understanding hen behaviour across different housing systems. Her work has contributed to the National Farm Animal Care Council’s codes of practice, the egg marketing agency wrote in news release.
She has also contributed to several industry programs, including a national feather-scoring system.
