Biosecurity I: Traffic  This video talks about establishing controlled and restricted access zones around the barn and limiting traffic and potential pathogen transfer from guests and tucks or equipment that come onto the farm. Water sampling There are several opportunities for contamination once water enters the barns and water lines, such as biofilms which can cause food safety and animal health issues. In addition, the water temperature in the water lines is usually the same as the barn temperature, which can contribute to bacterial growth. That’s why it’s important to test… September is National Chicken Month! September 9, 2021 (Ottawa) – Canadians from coast to coast have another reason to celebrate their favourite protein. It’s National Chicken Month! It’s the time to cook and eat all sorts of chicken dishes in salute of all the hard-working Canadian farm families that raise the chicken we love. “At this time of the year,… Platinum Brooding and Coccidiosis prevention Dr. Snyder provides an overview of Coccidiosis with a focus on control of coccidiosis inside and outside the bird. Following are some of the key areas discussed in the video: Coccidiosis is an ‘artificial disease Multiple species make it a disease complex Control is highly dependent on controlling oocyst numbers at appropriate times Coccidiosis remains… Proper water pressure, volume essential to good flock performance Article reprinted with permission from Poultry Health Today.   By Tom Tabler, PhD Extension Professor Mississippi State University Extension Service, Poultry Science Department Mississippi State, MS   Raising commercial chickens successfully requires an adequate water supply. This means enough water pressure and volume to meet flock demands. However, on many farms I visit, growers don’t… Chicken Farmers of Canada’s OFFSP manual Chicken Farmers of Canada has published a revised version of the Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety Program manual. This represents the first major update to the OFFSP manual since 2014. In this new version, changes have been designed to harmonize with current regulations, to clarify existing requirements, to provide greater flexibility for washing, disinfection, and downtime, and to reduce duplication. Key changes are highlighted in this… Survey results point to continued support for Canadian chicken farmers Government support for the Canadian chicken sector is very popular heading into a federal election, according to a recent survey conducted by Abacus Data for Chicken Farmers of Canada. The Canadian chicken sector operates under the system of supply management, meaning farmers carefully match production to meet Canadian demand. Supply management ensures that consumers are… Call-To-Action to Make a New Sustainability Index a Reality for Canada’s Agri-Food Sector Momentum is building to establish Canada’s first agri-food sustainability index. A private–public coalition of thirty-four diverse partners has released the Business Case for Establishing the National Index on Agri-Food Performance to affirm Canada’s agri-food leadership in a more demanding food world. There is a global race to reduce environmental impacts, meet net-zero-emission targets, and improve… Newly announced egg and poultry programs to support economic activity and growth in communities across Canada Canada’s 4,800 egg and poultry farmers welcome today’s announcement of the two new programs that have been created by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to mitigate the market impacts caused by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) over the next 10 years. The first program will directly support egg and poultry farmers as… Chicken Farmers of Canada Elects New Executive Committee Chicken Farmers of Canada is proud to announce the election of the 2021 Executive Committee. The Board is a hardworking group of individuals whose commitment to our industry is unmatched. Being dynamic, responding to the need for change, evolving and adapting to market forces, and coming together on difficult issues have been at the heart… 76 million reasons to watch the Super Bowl February 3, 2021 (Ottawa) — Every year, Chicken Farmers of Canada fields the same question: Will there be enough chicken wings in Canada for the Super Bowl? The answer – is yes. In fact, Canadians will consume 76 million wings during the game this year! Chicken continues to be the first choice of Canadians and has… Report champions a new sustainability index for Canada’s agri-food sector, a key tool to help compete, add value and improve societal outcomes OTTAWA, ON -- January 28, 2021 A national sustainability index for the agri-food sector would help demonstrate Canada’s rightful place as a leader of sustainable, safe and responsibly-produced food to a more demanding domestic and global marketplace and be a catalyst to add value sector-wide, declares a report released today by a diverse group of… Farmers Donate Funds & Chicken to Ottawa Food Bank Local elected officials join chicken farmers for donation OTTAWA, ON – December 22, 2020 – Hon. Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance (MP for Ottawa-Vanier), MPP John Fraser (Ottawa-South), and Councillor Jean Cloutier (Ward 18 - Alta Vista), joined Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) and Chicken Farmers of Ontario… Temperature and air flow critical to broiler performance year-round Article reprinted with permission from Poultry Health Today By Michael Czarick Engineering Specialist University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science One of the most common questions among broiler producers is determining how much cooler the birds feel with various amounts of air movement. Though there are charts that provide rough estimates, we really don’t know… Better management, biosecurity could mean lower Salmonella levels in NAE farms Article reprinted with permission from Poultry Health Today New research has suggested that Salmonella levels in no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) poultry systems could be lower than those on conventional broiler farms. Estefania Novoa Rama, a graduate research assistant at the University of Georgia, told Poultry Health Today that the difference could be due to better biosecurity and a sharper focus on… Chick Quality Understanding the quality of the chicks you are getting can help in preparing the farm to address the flock needs and get them off to a good start. Assessing chicks immediately upon arrival and systematically throughout the first few hours and days is essential to be able to estimate what you can get out of… Reducing antibiotics: 4-Phase Farm Management Blueprint Combination of good feed programs, animal health protocols, and farm management assist producer in consistently achieving successful flocks with reduced antimicrobial use. Poultry World recently published an article by Harmen Jan Platvoet & Barbara Brutsaert of Trouw Nutrition discussing farm management phases for removing antimicrobials without compromising performance or profitability. 1. Pre-arrival phase Preparing the… Poultry and egg farmers welcome the federal government’s announcement Canada's 4,700 egg and poultry farmers appreciate today’s announcement of investment programs and market development initiatives to offset the impact of market losses from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This investment in our sectors is a step in the right direction towards supporting farmers as they make ongoing improvements to their… Mental Health and Agriculture If you are in a crisis and need immediate support, please contact the Crisis Services Canada by calling 1-833 456-4566 or by visiting https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ Farming is a hard job, and the work farmers put in day in and day out can go unrecognized, as Canadians are removed from where their food comes from. Farmers work… Poultry and egg farmers statement on the Speech from the Throne Canada's 4,700 poultry and egg farmers welcome yesterday’s Speech from the Throne. In particular, the federal government’s reaffirmed commitment to launch programs and initiatives to mitigate the impact of recent trade agreements on our farmers. We are also pleased to see the acknowledgement of the important role of farmers in feeding Canadians. The pandemic has…