Notice: Reduction of the withdrawal period for certain chicken vaccines

Dec 4, 2025

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is changing the withdrawal time for certain poultry vaccines which will allow for more flexibility of their use. The information below describes the vaccines involved, the implementation timeline and what information farmers should look for to record vaccine withdrawals on the Flock Information Reporting Form. Background The current withdrawal period…

Physical barriers at the barn entry to become mandatory

Dec 4, 2025

At their December meeting, CFC Directors made the decision to increase the minimum entrance requirements for barns, making physical barriers (e.g. bench or a step-over) mandatory between the Controlled Access Zone and the Restricted Area. More information will be shared in 2026 as CFC Directors finalize the requirement text and the implementation date. CFC is…

Chicken Takes Center Stage on MasterChef Canada 

Dec 4, 2025

A strong moment for our brand and a great month for the Free Run Facts campaign  Canadian chicken had a great spotlight moment on MasterChef Canada this season. The show dedicated a full episode to chicken, giving viewers a closer look at the care and quality behind birds raised by Canadian farmers. Our brand is…

Canadian Chicken Farmers Continue to Lead on Sustainability: New LCA Confirms Progress and Charts a Path Forward

Dec 4, 2025

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has released the results of its latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), offering the most comprehensive picture to date of the environmental footprint of Canadian chicken production. Conducted by Groupe AGÉCO and measuring performance from 2016 to 2023, the study confirms that the sector has made meaningful progress in reducing emissions,…

Canada’s New Trade Diversification Strategy: What Mercosur Means for the Chicken Sector

Dec 4, 2025

The federal government’s 2025 budget marks a decisive shift in Canada’s trade strategy. With a new $5-billion Trade Diversification Fund, Ottawa is signaling that the country must look beyond the United States for future growth. As Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized in his national address last month, Canada intends to double its non-U.S. exports over…

Air filtration systems being tested in BC for minimizing avian influenza risk

Nov 27, 2025

The Province of British Columbia has funded a program that brings together producers and researchers to install and assess new technologies in the fight against Avian Flu. The program aims to determine how effectively these technologies can reduce the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on commercial poultry farms. Funding is available for commercial…

CFIA’s latest data on avian influenza risk factors

Nov 27, 2025

How is avian influenza getting into barns? Researchers in Canada and other poultry-producing countries continue to search for answers to this, as we near four years of the current outbreak. This past summer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) veterinarians visited farms that had experienced avian influenza outbreaks more than once, to look at potential risk…

CFC supporting future poultry Veterinarians – the Riddell-Julian Scholarship

Nov 27, 2025

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is proud to support an annual scholarship available through the American Association of Avian Pathologists Foundation (AAAP Foundation). The AAAP Foundation Scholarships are open to students who are pursuing poultry health and well-being and/or food safety in North America. Past recipients and current work There have been four recipients of…

Food Safety & Animal Care

Oct 10, 2025

New article alert! Feed additives Feed additives can be a helpful tool for supporting animal health and decreasing antimicrobial use. However, with many different types of additives, it can be hard to know where to start. This new article reviews the different additives and their mechanisms of action, which can help when exploring options with…

Brand Marketing and Partnerships Update – October 2025

Oct 6, 2025

Strengthening partnerships, growing visibility Chicken Farmers of Canada continues to build strong relationships with Canada’s leading foodservice and retail partners. Expanding industry partnerships We are proud to announce a new partnership with A&W, reinforcing our commitment to working with brands that Canadians know and trust. Alongside this, we’ve launched two digital campaigns through Instacart and…

New Parliamentarians Visit Canadian Chicken Farms

Aug 11, 2025

This summer, Chicken Farmers of Canada Board Directors had the pleasure of hosting new Parliamentarians on their chicken farms across Canada to learn more about our sector and supply management. Click to enlarge CFC welcomed this opportunity to showcase the Canadian chicken sector and to share the importance of supply management to the Canadian economy…

Chicken Farmers of Canada continues to advance the Responsible Antimicrobial Use (AMU) Strategy

Aug 11, 2025

Chicken Farmers of Canada’s (CFC) Responsible AMU Strategy helps to ensure the continued success and growth of our great sector. CFC’s Strategy delivers a sustainable means of:   Meeting consumer and government expectations for using antimicrobials in a responsible manner,   Protecting the health and welfare of birds, and   Preserving effective treatment options.  With chicken being the…

Brand Marketing and Partnerships Update

Aug 11, 2025

Fuel Up, Snack Right – Our Summer Campaign is Here On June 23, we launched a new snack-focused campaign that positions Canadian chicken as the go-to protein for those in-between moments—between Zoom calls, after a workout, or anytime you need fuel that works as hard as you do. The campaign runs until September 30 and…

Navigating Uncertainty: WTO Reform, Trade Tensions, and the Road to MC14

Jun 3, 2025

As the World Trade Organization (WTO) gears up for its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, scheduled for March 26-29, 2026, global trade dynamics are rapidly shifting. The coming months are pivotal for negotiations on agriculture, dispute settlement reform and broader WTO structural changes, all set against the backdrop of escalating trade tensions driven…

Meat Retail Prices in the U.S. and Canada: Who Pays More?

Jun 2, 2025

We have long assumed that as a general fact American consumers pay less than Canadians for meat protein, owing in large part to U.S. agriculture subsidies. Readers may be as surprised as we were to find that that Canadians consistently pay significantly less for one item in particular: ground beef. Readers can check for themselves,…

Brand & Marketing Update

Jun 2, 2025

The Brand & Marketing team has been keeping busy preparing for a strong summer season. Here’s a look at a few highlights from the past month and a preview of what’s coming soon.  Social Media Growth & Engagement Since January, our social media audience has grown from 11,000 to over 13,000 followers. We’re maintaining a…

Animal Care Program Requirements and recommendations from advisors  

Jun 2, 2025

As a chicken farmer, you may receive advice on many different aspects of the farm and your business. Advice from nutritionists, your vet, the hatchery, processor, or others, can be helpful and this type of information sharing is encouraged throughout the sector. However, it’s important to remember that the requirements in the Animal Care Program…

Poultry Code of Practice review – status update

Jun 2, 2025

The Codes of Practice in Canada are maintained and updated through the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC). The Code Development Committee held its first meeting on March 25th and 26th in Ottawa and was a joint meeting with the Code Scientific Committee. The objective of the meeting was to select the priority welfare issues…

Joint Annual Reception – Photo Gallery

Mar 31, 2025

Tariffs and Retaliation: Canada – USA Trade Issue and Its Impact on the Chicken Industry

Mar 27, 2025

Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Chicken Sector The recent tariff measures threats announced by the United States are not expected to significantly impact the Canadian chicken sector. This is largely due to Canada’s supply management system, which ensures that Canadian producers do not rely heavily on exports and have limited trade with the U.S. in the…