Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Please be aware that a number of HPAI infections have been determined positive within the Fraser Valley.

Growers must ensure they are practicing the highest biosecurity at this time as the risk is extremely high.

 The CFIA publishes maps of all the

Primary Control Zones which can be found here.

The Industry EOC and the Chicken Board will continue to send communications on key milestones and keep industry up to date on HPAI.

 Please continue to report any unusual or unexpected mortality to the CFIA’s sick bird line. The phone number is 403.338.5225.

Poultry Ordered to Be Kept Indoors

BC’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Theresa Burns, has ordered that all poultry be kept indoors effective October 20, 2023. This Order applies to all individuals who are regulated by:

The BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission

The BC Chicken Marketing Board

The BC Egg Marketing Board

The BC Turkey Marketing Board

You can read the Order by clicking below

Avian influenza (AI) - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Growers In A 1km Zone (Pre-Destruction)

That Cannot Place Chicks



The Board understands that this is a difficult issue for everyone and there is an obligation for all parties to work together to find a home for chicks displaced by HPAI. Ultimately, a BC101 is a contract between hatchery and grower and growers are responsible to find a barn for their chick placement. We implore growers to find and arrange barns for their chick placements if they cannot place due to HPAI, and work with your hatchery to assist you in doing so.

 Additionally, it is important to notify the Board staff of all changes.



Animal Depopulation Resiliency Check-in Tool Webinar

December 13, 2023

2-4pm EST

For more information on the Depopulation Check-in webinar with

Dr. Elizabeth Strand from the University of Tennessee

Click Here

Election Process

Derek Janzen’s three-year term as an elected member of the BC Chicken Marketing Board expires in March of 2024.

 An election will be held to fill the position. 

In the upcoming months, growers will receive emails from Della Oberhoffner from the BC Council of Marketing Boards (BCCOMB).

The BCCOMB is BCCMB’s Independent Election Officer to oversee the election and certify the results. Please ensure her email address is in your contact list so the emails do not go into spam. Her email address is office@bccoga.ca.

A Notice of Election including a timeline, Rules and Procedures for Election of Members to the BCCMB, and a nomination form will be forthcoming from the BCCOMB. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.