Animal Care

Canadians have demonstrated their interest in being able to purchase fresh, high-quality, Canadian-grown chicken and our farmers are proud to produce the chicken that consumers are asking for.

High Animal Care Standards

Chicken Farmers of Canada created an auditable Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program designed to demonstrate and maintain the high animal care standards of Canadian chicken farms.

While Chicken Farmers of Canada supports the responsible use of antimicrobials in both animal and human medicine, we are researching ways to control, monitor and reduce their use on-farm through our antimicrobial use (AMU) strategy.

Third Party Audits

Auditors certify animal care measures

Auditors are a crucial component of Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety and Animal Care programs.

High Animal Care Standards

Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program

Did you know Canadian chicken farmers follow a strict Animal Care Program? It’s true- and they’re proud of it!

Transportation & Processing

The Journey from Gate to Plate

Transportation and processing regulations are an important part in ensuring the continued welfare of our birds.

Code of Practice

Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Chickens

The Codes serve as our national understanding of animal care requirements and are developed with a diverse group of stakeholders including researchers, veterinarians, national animal welfare organizations and farmers.

Animal Care

High Animal Care Standards

Antimicrobial Strategy

Auditors certify animal care measures

Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program

The Journey from Gate to Plate

Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Chickens