State of WTO Agricultural Negotiations: Toward an impasse?

Oct 2, 2024

From September 10 to 13, 2024, an SM5 delegation participated at the WTO Public Forum, where a number of important topics on agricultural negotiations were discussed. The event provided the opportunity to review the impacts of recent developments, including the failure of Brazil’s proposed work program and the challenges linked to sustainability and climate change. Failure of…

In-Barn Hatching: OFFSP and ACP Requirements

Oct 2, 2024

With the implementation of the revised Hatchery Regulations, in-barn hatching is no longer a licensable activity by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). As such, this emerging practice now needs to be considered as part of Chicken Farmers of Canada’s (CFC) Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety Program (OFFSP) and Animal Care Program…

August CPI falls to 2.0% but protein inflation persists

Oct 1, 2024

Statistics Canada published consumer price index (CPI) data for August on September 17th, and inflation for All Items has fallen to the Bank of Canada's (BoC) 2.0% target range for the first time since February 2021. The BoC began raising interest rates in March 2022 to combat inflation, and has now started to reduce rates…

Update to the Poultry Code of Practice is underway!

Oct 1, 2024

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC), along with Turkey Farmers of Canada, the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, and the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors, are set to begin updating the current Code of Practice for poultry. The current code was released in 2016 and is the basis for the requirements in the Raised by a Canadian…

Young Farmers Program applications now open!

Oct 1, 2024

Come gain valuable experience by meeting other emerging leaders within the sector and get to share your knowledge with policy makers and stakeholders! Apply for the Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Young Farmers Program using this link: Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Young Farmers Program 2025-2026 Application | Chicken Farmers of Canada. Applications close November 8th, 2024.…

CFIA Updated Feed Regulations have been finalized

Oct 1, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published The Feeds Regulations, 2024 in Canada Gazette II, replacing the feed regulations from 1983. These updated regulations will impact farmers that: Mix medicated feed on-farm The Feeds Regulations do not apply if the feed remains on farm (is not sold), and does not contain any substance that…

Slow growth

Aug 29, 2024

Scientific literature review (1991-2023): comparison of fast and slow growth broiler production  Conducted by: Tory Shynkaruk Msc. Karen Schwean-Lardner Introduction Much of the literature cited in this review focused on studies which compared broilers at the same age, rather than the same body weight, which is an important confounding factor, as many of the measures…

Lighting

Aug 29, 2024

Lighting Regimens for broilers Review of the literature 2013-2021 Karen Schwean-Lardner and Kailyn Buchynski Introduction One of the fundamental steps during the creation of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Chickens, Turkeys and Breeders was a review of all the relevant scientific literature. The literature review focused on poultry management practices…

Enrichment

Aug 29, 2024

Enrichment for broilers Review of literature 2014-2020 Karen Schwean-Lardner and Tory Shynkaruk Introduction The Poultry Code of Practice Scientific Committee Report, which preceded the Code of Practice and provided a review of current literature on select topics, was completed in 2013. In that report, a specific section on “Enrichment” was not included, however the increase…

Stocking density

Aug 29, 2024

Stocking density for broilers Review of literature 2013-2020 Karen Schwean-Lardner Introduction The Poultry Code of Practice Scientific Committee Report, which preceded the Codes of Practice and provided a review of current literature on select topics, was completed in 2013. One section of this report (Section 5, pages 28-35) focused on the impact of stocking density…

Air and litter quality

Aug 29, 2024

Air and litter quality for broilers Review of the literature 2013-2020 Karen Schwean-Lardner Introduction One of the fundamental steps during the creation of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Chickens, Turkeys and Breeders, was a review of all the relevant scientific literature. The literature review focused on poultry management practices and…

RAISED CANADIAN. RAISED RIGHT Advertising Campaign

Jun 26, 2024

https://youtu.be/q_AqZA24TX0?si=_jfRhT7LGM-XQdEk   The campaign kicked off with a "stunt" in Toronto, where chickens were spotted doing good deeds all over the city. Why chickens doing good deeds? Because when you're raised right, you do good things for people, and when you raise chickens right, you get good chicken! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0OtNZ3LYGI  

Agriculture at the WTO: Between stagnation and future prospects

Jun 26, 2024

The WTO is currently paralyzed by persistent challenges, including the difficulty of achieving consensus among its members and the freezing of the Appellate Body. Obtaining acceptance based on consensus among its 166 members on new trade policies that will impose restrictions on the existing practices of certain countries is highly difficult. Furthermore, the Appellate Body…

Government Relations Spring Update

Jun 22, 2024

CFC Annual Lobby Day and Reception CFC Annual Lobby Day Reception: Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Member of Parliament Yves Perron Chicken Farmers of Canada hosted its Annual Lobby Day and Reception on May 28th in Ottawa. CFC representatives from across the country participated in meetings with Parliamentarians to discuss the day-to-day realities of operating a…

CFC Welcomes New Young Farmers Cohort and Introduces Chicken Champs Training

Apr 24, 2024

Chicken Farmers of Canada welcomed the 2024-2025 cohort of the Young Farmers Program to Ottawa for the first time on March 20-21. The Young Farmers were able to sit in on the Annual General Meeting, the board meeting and attend the Joint Annual Reception at the Fairmont Château Laurier, hosted with the other poultry and…

Canadian Federation of Agriculture Update

Apr 23, 2024

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture Board of Directors met in early April. The organization has been making some significant changes from an operations and staff perspective in the last year in order to optimize its membership offerings and representation of farmers. CFA now has a stronger staff complement to deal with policy, advocacy and government…

Newly Elected Committee Members and Representatives – 2024

Apr 22, 2024

Audit  The Audit Committee develops policies and budgets consistent with Financial Guidelines and statutory responsibilities. Responsible for reviewing all budgets and financial statements, the committee maintains a high level of communication with the Board of Directors, ensuring financial transparency and accountability in alignment with CFC's objectives and obligations.   Elected member:  Marco Volpe  Dean Good …

Thailand: a player to watch in the Canada/ASEAN negotiations

Apr 22, 2024

Canada has been working on negotiating a free trade agreement with the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since late 2021. Canada’s involvement in the Asia-Pacific region, notably with the ASEAN, reflects its strategy of trade diversification and its recognition of the growing importance of this Asia-Pacific region in the global economy.…

Effect Of Red Osier Dogwood Extract On Growth Performance, Blood Biochemical Parameters, And Gut Functionality Of Broiler Chickens Challenged Or Unchallenged With Salmonella Enteritidis Lipopolysaccharide

Apr 22, 2024

Introduction The search for alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production continues to be an ongoing challenge. The industry is working to find antibiotic replacements that ensure the production of healthy birds and ensure that intestinal pathogenic bacteria do not cause food- borne infections for humans. Dr. Adewole and her team of graduate students are investigating…

Effect Of Dietary Energy Density And Folic Acid On White Striping Occurance And Growth Performance Of Broiler Chickens

Apr 22, 2024

Introduction White striping (WS) is an emerging disorder in poultry which negatively affects the visual appearance and nutritional value of broiler breast meat. It is characterized by the occurrence of varying degrees of white striations parallel to muscle fibers resulting in increased stiffness, stickiness and chewiness in the affected fillets. Although the exact cause of…