Research in the Canadian chicken sector

Chicken Farmers of Canada is dedicated to continuous improvement in our on-farm programs and has a long history of investing in research to support that goal. Whether it’s investing in animal health and welfare research, or evaluating the environmental performance of our sector, we support and utilize scientific research to help our sector grow and improve.

New: Graduate Student Travel Awards!

CFC is committed to supporting the development of highly qualified personnel by enabling students to attend scientific conferences where research relevant to the Canadian chicken sector is presented.

Chicken Farmers of Canada’s research

In addition to supporting the Canadian Poultry Research Council, Chicken Farmers of Canada invests annually in research projects to address priority questions for the broiler sector.

The Canadian Poultry Research Council

Chicken Farmers of Canada is a proud founding member of CPRC, which enhances poultry research in Canada.

Examples of environmental excellence in the Canadian chicken sector

We chatted with a few farmers from across the country to learn more about their practices and some of the ways they are ensuring their farms are environmentally sustainable.

Understanding Our Environmental Footprint: The Life Cycle Assessment

A lifecycle assessment (LCA) is an internationally recognized approach to assess the impacts associated with all of the stages of a product’s life- in this case chicken