Chicken Farmers of Canada endorses the antimicrobial use stewardship principles of the International Poultry Council

Dec 18, 2023

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

Dec 18, 2023

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).…

Public trust in Canada’s agri-food system remains steady despite growing affordability concerns.

Oct 26, 2023

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!

Oct 19, 2023

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?

Oct 19, 2023

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…

Integrating CUSMA Compensation into PEFIP

Sep 2, 2023

After the government's announcement in the Fall Economic Statement regarding the allocation of $10 million to compensate chicken producers in addressing the challenges posed by the Canada - United States – Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA), CFC representatives have collaborated closely with government officials to propose the inclusion of these funds into the existing Poultry and…

The Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care and On-Farm Food Safety programs – Driving consumption

Sep 2, 2023

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…

Reducing avian influenza risk with proper mortality management

Sep 1, 2023

Mortality management has always been a part of the On-Farm Food Safety Program requirements and the importance of these measures has been underscored with recent learnings from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases. CFIA has indicated that mortality management on some Infected Premises (IPs) has been a concern for the spread of HPAI to other…

AgTalk program to support farmer mental health

Sep 1, 2023

The Do More Agriculture Foundation recently launched a new online platform to specifically support farmer mental health in Canada. AgTalk is available 24/7 to those 16+ who live, work and play in the Canadian agricultural industry. The platform provides a safe and anonymous space for individuals to connect, share, and receive support from a community…

CFC supporting future poultry Veterinarians – the Riddell-Julian Scholarship

Sep 1, 2023

Chicken Farmers of Canada is proud to have supported an annual scholarship available through the American Association of Avian Pathologists Foundation (AAAP Foundation). The AAAP Foundation Scholarships are open to students who are pursuing poultry health and well-being and/or food safety in North America. The Riddell-Julian Scholarship is named after two Canadian poultry medicine pioneers,…

Reporting Extra-Label Antibiotic Use and Calibrating Medicators

Sep 1, 2023

Antibiotics play an important role in ensuring the animal health and welfare of Canadian chicken flocks. In some cases, antibiotics will be prescribed by a veterinarian to be used in an “extra-label” manner. Extra-label antibiotic use is when an antibiotic is used in any manner that is not consistent with what is indicated on the…

Cabinet Shuffle

Aug 10, 2023

On July 26, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a change to the federal cabinet. This shuffle included changes to 30 Ministers’ portfolios: 23 changes in title and 7 new appointments to cabinet to replace the outgoing Ministers. The most important change to note is the new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay. Minister…

CFC Makes an Impact at the Restaurants Canada Show and Culinary Federation show, Garnering Recognition and Support for its Brand Program

Jun 23, 2023

Restaurents Canada Show Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) actively participated in the highly anticipated Restaurants Canada Show, an event that buzzed with energy and excitement. Over 22,000 foodservice professionals gathered under one roof to network and celebrate the food industry. With the help of two Canadian chicken farmers, CFC seized this opportunity to forge valuable…

Chicken Farmers of Canada Expands Partnerships and Nurtures Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

Jun 23, 2023

Skate Canada We are super pleased to announce our partnership with Skate Canada. Chicken Farmers of Canada is the official meat protein of Skate Canada. This partnership will support both Skate Canada’s recreational and competitive programing through the CanSkate program and assistance for high performance athletes. CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program that teaches…

Celebrating a Series of Successful Events

Jun 22, 2023

CFC Annual Lobby Day Chicken Farmers of Canada’s representatives from across the country travelled to Ottawa for our Annual Lobby Day on May 9th and met with Parliamentarians to discuss issues impacting the chicken sector and Canadian farmers. Representatives spoke on a variety of topics like supply management, the Ukraine Goods Remission Order, spent fowl,…

Did Canadians reduce or increase their meat consumption in 2022?

Jun 22, 2023

Daily news reports over the past two years have frequently reported that historically, high inflation has put a lot of strain on Canadians due to disruptions in the global supply chain and labour shortages as a result of the pandemic. Compared to 2021, the average CPI in Canada grew by 6.8% for all products. All…

CAHSS Podcast: Preventing Avian Influenza

Jun 22, 2023

Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt is an expert in poultry health and biosecurity and focuses on developing strategies to help to control the risk of infection with diseases such as Avian Influenza (AI). He joins us in this episode to review actions and essential biosecurity steps to help maintain healthy flocks and minimize the chance of Avian…

New probiotic prospects for controlling NE

Jun 22, 2023

Seeking synergy Shayan Sharif’s latest research on necrotic enteritis (NE) takes two different approaches to controlling the disease and one of its key causal agents, Clostridium perfringens. He’s identified new strains of probiotic bacteria and created a new NE vaccine, and is now hoping to discover added synergy by combining them. Dr. Sharif, associate dean…

Benches at the barn entry: an impactful biosecurity enhancement

Jun 21, 2023

In North America – and specifically Canada – the poultry industry is now faced with a higher disease threat from Avian Influenza than in years past. Avian Influenza is being spread by wild birds. Surveillance shows infected wild birds in every corner of Canada and the United States. With migration patterns and virus spread, the…

CFC’s Responsible Antimicrobial Use Strategy

Jun 21, 2023

Update for Industry on Category III Antimicrobials Launched in 2012, CFC’s Responsible Antimicrobial Use (AMU) Strategy continues to support the responsible use of antimicrobials that have been approved by the Veterinary Drugs Directorate of Health Canada. CFC’s Responsible AMU Strategy has been founded on the key elements of reduction, surveillance, stewardship, research and innovation to…