Don’t be fooled by flashy headlines. Supply management delivers on food security. In a recent editorial (Canada could lower grocery bills by scrapping supply management, June 25, 2024), authors Jake Fuss and Alex Whalen of the Fraser Institute declare that destroying Canada’s long-standing supply management system could be a “fruitful way to lower grocery bills.” This narrative is both overly simplistic and patently false. The authors also… The Majority of Antibiotics Used in Poultry Production Are Not Used In Human Medicine Did you know there are different types of antibiotics? Yes, you read right! Let’s take a look at the different categories of antibiotics. All antibiotics aren’t created equal. In Canada, our antibiotics come in categories, from Category One, which are the most important antibiotics in human medicine – to Category Four, which aren’t even used… Barn entry in four easy steps! A physical bench at the barn entry is a best practice and a demonstrated way to improve biosecurity compliance. The physical barrier should be: Flush to the ground to prevent air movement across from one side to the other, and Touching the wall on both sides to prevent people from simply walking around the barrier.… Take Pride! We know that the on-farm food safety and animal care programs (OFFSP/ACP) impact daily life and routines on the farm. We also know that it’s hard sometimes to see the bigger picture, to understand why these programs are so important, and it’s easy to wonder whether it’s worth it. We're here to tell you that… Chicken Farmers of Canada Cheers Canada’s Swimmers and Unveils New SquishPeep Mascots for the Paris Games! May 23, 2024 (OTTAWA) — As the countdown to the summer begins, Chicken Farmers of Canada sends congratulations to the outstanding athletes selected for Team Canada's swimming team. Their persistence, tenacity, and great talent have won them a rightful position on this prestigious stage. In addition to celebrating our national athletes' achievements, we are pleased… Water management Water management is important to ensure chicks have access to fresh and potable water. A few hours before the arrival of the chicks, the water lines should be flushed to remove any air pockets and to ensure a fresh supply. A good technique is to activate the water nipples with a clean broom to make… Water treatment: why it matters and what to consider In this presentation from the BC Poultry Symposium webinar series, Jesse McCoy from Neogen talks about the many different water treatment options, filtration systems, water pump maintenance, and the ins and outs of cleaning water lines. Click on settings at the bottom right of the video screen to auto-generate captions in English or French. Understanding water quality You’ve probably heard that birds drink twice as much as they eat, and it’s true! Water is the single largest oral input over the course of a birds’ life, and the vast majority of that comes from the drinker line (small amounts also come from feed and respiration). Therefore, spending time and money to ensure… Re-Election of the Executive Committee at Chicken Farmers of Canada OTTAWA, March 26, 2024 - Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is proud to announce the election of its 2024 Executive Committee. Elected last week by the CFC Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting, the CFC Executive Committee will help Canadian chicken farmers continue to grow a trusted and sustainable Canadian chicken sector. Congratulations… Chicken farmers meet with Parliamentary Interns for a virtual chicken farm tour OTTAWA, ON – As proud sponsors of the Parliamentary Internship Programme (PIP), Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) welcomed the twelve Parliamentary Interns to virtually visit a chicken farm to learn more about Canadian chicken farming excellence. Alongside CFC, Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) also participated in the virtual farm tour with the Interns. Scott Buchan, CFO… Rachel Sheffield Come visit Rachel’s farm! Rachel Sheffield, a proud third-generation chicken farmer from Nova Scotia, continues the family legacy started in 1958 by her grandparents. Alongside her brother and two uncles, she is determined to nurture and expand their family farm. Follow Rachel's journey as she passionately builds her career in the world of chicken farming. CFIA database to verify feed and water additives approved for use in Canada The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently released an online database to allow anyone to look up feed and water additives to check if they’re approved for use in Canada. Additives (e.g. vitamins, probiotics, essential oils, etc.) that are being used to impact the health or nutrition of the flock must be approved for use… 84 Million Wings Expected to Fly off Plates on Super Bowl Sunday February 7, 2024 (OTTAWA) — With an overwhelming feeling of team pride and a go-to Super Bowl snack like chicken wings in hand, Canadians everywhere will be gathered around screens this Sunday. Once again this year, Canadian chicken farmers ensured that there will be an ample wing supply for Super Bowl Sunday—84 million wings, to… A Tradition of Giving: CFC’s Ongoing Support for the Ottawa Food Bank December 14, 2023 (OTTAWA)— Chicken Farmers of Canada, located in the Nation's Capital, is stepping up to help fight hunger. Today, CFC announced a $10,000 cash donation to the Ottawa Food Bank in recognition of the food bank's urgent need for help. Chicken Farmers of Canada has been a consistent supporter of the Ottawa Food… Canadians overwhelmingly support supply management and homegrown food security December 5, 2023 (OTTAWA) — A recent survey conducted by Abacus Data delves into Canadians' perspectives on the food system and the value they place on the system of supply management. According to the findings, 9 in 10 Canadians say it’s important to them that the dairy, eggs, chicken and turkey they buy come from… Responsible AMU Strategy – Results indicate success! Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has compiled recent surveillance results to promote the success of its Responsible Antimicrobial Use (AMU) Strategy. With data from the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the surveillance results demonstrate a reduction in antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance. CIPARS indicates:… Design the next Squishpeep! What is it? Chicken Farmers of Canada is excited to be celebrating 10 years of partnership with Swimming Canada. Canadian chicken farmers fuel our athletes, and deliver a nutritious, delicious and sustainable protein source to all Canadians. Design the next SquishPeep! Download the PDF and fill out the outline of the chicken with all your… Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers welcome the passage of Bill C-282 in the House of Commons OTTAWA, June 22, 2023 – Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers welcome the passage of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) in the House of Commons. Dairy Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada and the… The Inside Coop Celebrating Canadian farmers for a sustainable future at Downtown Diner OTTAWA, May 18, 2023 – Today, Canadian poultry and egg farmers hosted their much-loved pop-up, Downtown Diner, on Sparks Street in Ottawa. The event put a focus on the hard work of Canada’s poultry and egg farm families and their commitment to producing food in a sustainable manner through innovative practices and world-class standards. During…