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… Food Freedom Day was February 9th for a second year in a row CFA has calculated that by February 9th, 2024, a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay for their entire year's grocery bill, which lands on the same date as 2023. With food prices continuing to inflate at a rapid pace, it's important to provide further context on the Food Freedom Day… In-barn hatching – soon to be covered under OFFSP and ACP In-barn hatching is an emerging practice that will soon be covered by the Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety and Animal Care programs, as it is no longer covered by CFIA since the implementation of the new Hatchery Regulations (November 2023). Chicken Farmers of Canada is in the process of developing an addendum… CFC Thanks Dr. Adewole for her dedication to the chicken sector Dr. Deborah Adewole was hired in August 2018 as the Industry Research Chair, Sustainable Antibiotic Reduction in Poultry Production. This 5-year appointment was the result of a collaborative effort co-funded by Chicken Farmers of Canada (via the Atlantic Poultry Research Institute), the Province of Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University, and with additional commitment from Chicken Farmers… The Joint Animal Welfare Working Group on the move! What better way to learn more about important areas related to chicken welfare then to visit those who actively work on it? Members of the Joint Animal Welfare Working Group (JAWWG) are planning to travel to Arkansas, USA, in April to visit the Tyson Welfare Research Farm to meet representatives from Tyson Foods and Cobb-Vantress.… Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) puts out a call for proposals for new research projects Each year, the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) puts out a call for proposals for new research projects on priorities selected by Chicken Farmers of Canada and its other members. A total of 26 letters of intent (LOIs) were received following CPRC’s call earlier this year. Researchers were invited to submit proposals addressing one of… 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… New 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… Mental health and wellness in the poultry and egg sectors If you’re feeling stressed and tired after the busyness of the holidays, you’re not alone. Add to that the regular stressors of farming - unpredictable weather, animal disease, financial pressure, heavy workloads, burden of paperwork/bureaucracy, media criticism, social isolation, etc. – and it can be a lot for anyone to handle. Recent research confirms the… Chicken Farmers of Canada endorses the antimicrobial use stewardship principles of the International Poultry Council In November, CFC formally endorsed the IPC’s antimicrobial use stewardship principles, which align with CFC’s Responsible AMU Strategy. This commitment has also been made by 18 other companies and associations from around the world, which collectively represent over 30% of global poultry meat production, spanning all sectors from fully integrated systems to small farms. By… SM5 Advocacy Day Chicken Farmers of Canada, in partnership with all supply-managed organizations, took part in a targeted Lobby Day on November 7th and November 23rd. Delegates from the SM5 met with Parliamentarians, specifically Senators, to discuss the importance of supporting Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management).… 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… Public trust in Canada’s agri-food system remains steady despite growing affordability concerns. Chicken Farmers of Canada recently attended the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) Public Trust Summit in Toronto. The Summit gives agriculture and agri-food stakeholders an opportunity to learn from industry experts on trends, consumer awareness, and best practices in building public trust. Each year at the Summit, CCFI releases the results of its Public… 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:… How long does avian influenza survive in the environment? Avian influenza continues to be detected in wild birds throughout Canada, and thus the concern for our domestic flocks also continues. While the migratory season is the highest risk level, the avian influenza virus can still survive for lengthy periods of time in different environments and on different types of material. The Canadian Food Inspection… 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:…