BC Chicken Newsletter for January 15, 2026.

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Photo by Frank Wang. Special thanks to MYKALB BROILERS.

Welcome to your January 15, 2026

Issue of the Newsletter

Celebrating 2025

We've only just crossed the coop into 2026. Looking back on 2025, it was a year of significant achievement for the chicken-growing industry. Let's celebrate a few highlights that we are taking into the new year!

Read Woody's 2025 Year-In-Review

Responding to HPAI

Since mid October, BC has 38 confirmed HPAI Infected Premises.

There has only been 1 new confirmed IP since the New Year.

Primary Control Zones (PCZ) Summary:

PCZs 3, 4, 5, and 6 activated as Infected Zones.

PCZs 7, 8, 9, and 10 activated as Security Zones.

PCZs 1, 2, 11, 297, 309 have been revoked.

PCZ 317 activated.

If you have questions or concerns about what to do in the face of an emergency or infection, please reach out:

BC Poultry EOC: eoc.admin@bcpoultry.org

BCCMB Office: info@bcchicken.ca or 604-859-2868

Network with us on LinkedIn

Connect beyond your inbox within the agri-business world and stay informed on issues shaping BC’s chicken industry. Let's strengthen our online community of chicken growers, industry partners, and agri-business leaders.

Follow BC Chicken Marketing Board on LinkedIn

Grower Portal

COMING SOON

Hatching next week! A much-awaited online tool is almost ready for you!

This will also lead to some changes to the bcchicken.ca website.

The Board is eager to launch a new major resource for chicken-growing in BC. Stay close to your email inbox for more in the coming days!

Upcoming Events:

Mark Your Calendars

Pacific Agriculture Show

January 22-24, 2026 - Abbotsford

Join thousands of local farmers and producers and over 300 exhibitors at the Tradex Exhibition Centre for a showcase of the latest in agriculture.

Buy Tickets for the Pacific Ag Show

2026 BC Poultry Conference

March 12-13, 2026 - Langley

The Board looks forward to seeing you in person at the sixth annual BC Poultry Conference, where we will also host our Annual General Meeting.

Resources for You:

Programs, Education, and Funding

Custom Processing & Self-Marketing Resources

NEW SHEET & GUIDE

If you're thinking about custom processing or self-marketing your chicken, you need to do it right. If you already process or sell chicken yourself, you will want to check you're following the rules (and possibly update your actions).

Published by the BCCMB, these resources communicate important information based on the General Orders in a more user-friendly way.

See Custom Processing & Self-Marketing Resources

BMP Program Applications Opening

The Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program 2026/27 application details are now available via the IAF Client Portal. You can even start your application (i.e., draft, edit, and view) before the submissions open!

Highlights include cost-share ratios of up to 100% for planning activities and 30-60% for most on-farm projects, funding cap of up to $100,000 per farm, and project timelines of 90-140 days approval or by January 31, 2027.

Applications will be accepted until funding is fully subscribed.

Visit BMP On-Farm Cost-Share webpage

Field Service Corner:

Best Practice on your Broiler Farm

New Year, Fresh Audit

It's now 2026, so you'll need your annual audit for this year. Field Service Representative (Auditors) will be reaching out by email to schedule your audit, which will likely take place within the anniversary month of your last audit.

Email inspection@bcchicken.ca with questions

or to get started with booking your 2026 audit.

Alert: Corrective Actions

Take note and take action on two important standards that, if unmet, result in corrective actions related to your annual audit:

1. The use of KED tools will result in a corrective action. Its use for euthanasia in poultry is no longer acceptable practice, due to animal welfare concerns from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

2. You must have recent proof of a water quality test as part of your audit. Field Service Reps report that the most common corrective action is failure to complete an annual water test and meet water quality standards.

Physical Barriers at Barn Entry to be Mandatory

This past December, CFC Directors decided to increase the minimum entrance requirements for barns, making physical barriers (e.g. bench or a step-over) mandatory between the Controlled Access Zone and the Restricted Area.

All Boards are notifying growers in advance of a firm implementation date, encouraging farms to have this in place prior to the next high-risk period for HPAI, which begins in spring 2026 with Period A-201.

Period A-201 Allocation

(Mar 9, 2026 to May 2, 2026)

Set on Dec 3, 2025 at CFC

CANADA

The National breakdown of the A-201 Allocation:

	kg live weight:	of the Total Allocation
Domestic	307,536,602	96.9%
Market Development	7,068,790	2.23%
Specialty	2,497,419	0.78%
Total	317,102,811

Specialty allocation was requested by two provinces—BC and ON.

The National Total Allocation is 4.5% above the adjusted base for the period.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

BC's share of the A-201 Allocation:

	kg live weight:	of the Domestic Allocation
Domestic	42,032,525
Market Development	1,089,600	2.59%*
Specialty	1,510,467
Total	44,632,592

Allotments to BC mainstream growers will be 107.38% pro rata.

*As per Part 28 of the General Orders, BC's MD may not exceed 14% of the domestic allocation

Period A-203

June 28 – August 22,

2026

CFC Sets Allocation:

Wednesday March 25, 2026

Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday, March 13, 2026

Deadline to submit grower allocation paperwork: Friday March 20, 2026

Updated Flock Information Reporting Form

IN EFFECT

The CFC has released an updated Flock Information Reporting Form, and instructions. Version 9.0, must now be used going forward from as of January 1, 2026.

You can download this new version, customized for BC growers, at

bcchicken.ca -> Grower's Login -> Field Service Forms

Watch How-To Complete Flock Form Video

Temporary Changes to Under- and Over- Marketing Sleeves

EFFECTIVE A-199, A-200, A-201

The Board is actively pursuing solutions to challenges regarding hatching egg and chick supply due to the HPAI outbreak and other natural events. (If shortages occur, there is no direct compensation for this complication.)

To provide some relief, the Board is implementing temporary changes to the Under- and Over- Marketing levies. These will stand as temporary amendments to the General Orders for Period A-199, A-200, and A-201.

(We are currently in A-199, which is Nov 16,2025 - Jan 10, 2026)

Read the Temporary Changes to Under/Over-Marketing Memo

Census of Agriculture

COMING IN MAY 2026

Statistics Canada recently announced its upcoming Census of Agriculture. Its data informs policy, strengthens competitiveness, supports trade decisions, and helps farm organizations plan for the future.

In May 2026, all farm operators will receive a mailed invitation with a Secure Access Code to complete the census online. Participation is required by law, and all information is protected under the Statistics Act. The 2026 questionnaire is shorter, faster, and tailored to each operation.