FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Western Fair Association celebrates

50th Annual

Poultry Industry Conference and Exhibition

Visiting the Poultry Show is an excellent way for poultry farmers to remain up-to-date and competitive in an increasingly demanding business. As Canada’s leading poultry exhibition it pride’s itself on featuring the best and most competitive: 

Equipment - Service Companies - Research Exhibits - Industry Technology
Banking - Nutrition

Exhibition highlights:

• This year’s Poultry Show will be held Wednesday April 11 and Thursday April 12 in the Progress Building, Western Fair grounds.

• Turkey Luncheon- Wednesday 12:30 - 2:00 pm Cost $10

• Egg and Chicken Luncheon - Thursday 12:30 - 2:00 pm  Cost $10

• April 12th, 2007 - Speaker Program 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Understanding Heat Stress from the Bird’s Perspective.  Dr. Brian Fairchild, Ph.D. Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm - Practical Steps to Clean Water 
Amanda Hancock, Centre of Excellence for Poultry Science University of Arkansas

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Regional Health Update 
 Dr. Lloyd Weber, Ontario Association of Poultry Practitioners,  Lloyd Weber Consulting Services 

• KIDS KORNER: Again this year, the show will feature a new area for children located in the West Annex. Children will be able to have their face painted or receive a special balloon. Parents can also take a few minutes to relax in the seating area while they watch the fun.

Show Information:

• Wednesday, April 11       9am - 5pm                  
• Thursday, April 12            9am - 4pm
• Admission:                     $12 Passes are good for both days.
• Children 12 & under are free with an adult.
• Parking is free.

For additional information and inquiries contact:

Sharon Pook, Expositions Sales Manager
spook@westernfair.con
438-7203 EX 222

During the show:
Lena Lindberg - Show Office 438-7203, EX# 311