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Primary dependency: Baseline Health Parameter Establishment (CBTP81)
Research Track 4 currently has 25 projects outlined in our roadmap. Some examples include:
CBTP81 - Baseline Health Parameter Establishment
Establish baseline physiological, hematological, and behavioral health parameters for Canadian Bronze turkeys across life stages to distinguish normal variation from pathology.
CBTP84 - Vaccination Protocol Evaluation
Assess efficacy and necessity of standard poultry vaccination programs when applied to small, pasture-based heritage flocks.
CBTP103 - Biosecurity in Small Flocks
Develop biosecurity protocols tailored to small, conservation-focused turkey operations.
CBTP105 - Longevity and Healthspan
Measure lifespan and years of productive health to assess overall welfare outcomes.
Deliverables:
Risk profiles, prevention protocols, welfare indicators, and practical surveillance plans suited to small distributed breeder networks. How it’s used: reduces catastrophic health events and strengthens long-term resilience.
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Track 1 - Genetics
Projects total: 30
Documenting genes, inheritance patterns, and breeding outcomes to understand heritage turkeys.
Track 2 - Reproduction
Projects total: 25
Studying fertility, hatchability, mating behavior, and incubation practices to improve heritage turkey reproduction.
Nutrition
Projects total: 26
Evaluating feed ingredients, rations, and foraging strategies to optimize turkey growth and health.
Health
Projects total: 25
Investigating disease resistance, parasite management, and welfare indicators in heritage turkeys.
Track 5 - Climate
Projects total: 25
Assessing climate impacts, weather resilience, and environmental stressors affecting heritage turkeys.
Track 6 - Economics
Projects total: 30
Analyzing costs, labor, yields, and market dynamics shaping heritage turkey farm profitability outcomes.
Track 7 - Processing
Projects total: 20
Examining humane slaughter, carcass quality, and processing methods for small-scale heritage turkey farming.
Track 8 - Governance
Projects total: 20
Exploring policy, regulation, and cultural frameworks influencing conservation and small-farms.
2026 Project Roadmap
Broody Hen vs Artificial Incubation of Ridley Bronze Turkeys
Budget:
$16,423
- Reproductive efficiency
- Economic viability
- Flock management
- Real market value
Indigenous and Historical Foundations of Heritage Turkey Conservation
Budget:
$27,500
- Public understanding
- Improve marketability
- Indigenous origins
- Historical relevance
Feed Preferences and Voluntary Intake in Heritage Turkeys
Budget:
$17,600
- Less waste
- Feed efficacy
- Reduced deficiencies
- Supports conservation
Heritage Flavor Profiling - Commercial vs Ridley Bronze Turkeys
Budget:
$15,600
- Measured preference
- Marketable data
- Lab qualified
- Supports Small Farms
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