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Primary dependency: National Data Standard Development (CBTP176)
Research Track 8 currently has 20 projects outlined in our roadmap. Some examples include:
CBTP176 - National Data Standard Development
Determine slaughter ages that balance carcass yield, meat quality, bird welfare, and economic return for Canadian Bronze turkeys.
Develop standardized data definitions and collection templates for breeding, health, production, and economics across Canadian Bronze flocks.
CBTP179 - Minimum Viable Monitoring Protocol
Define a low-burden monitoring protocol that still captures essential genetic, health, and productivity indicators.
CBTP185 - Citizen Science Monitoring
Evaluate feasibility of structured citizen-science approaches for collecting behavioral, health, and production observations.
CBTP195 - Longitudinal Impact Evaluation
Measure whether the overall research program improves genetic diversity, productivity, and breeder retention over time.
Deliverables:
Interoperable databases, governance policies, reporting templates, and knowledge-transfer systems that persist. How it’s used: ensures continuity, coordination, and measurable conservation impact.
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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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