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January 2nd 2024

This is the 80th issue of our electronic news update.

 

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.



Please mark your calendars for a Fraser Valley Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Engagement session on

Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

(lunch included)


Registration Link: Register Here.

 Seats are limited, so secure your spot today!   


FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM 


As a valued member of the BC agriculture community, we wanted you to be among the first to hear about a new funding opportunity: The Food Safety Program (FSP)! FSP seeks to increase adoption of new or improving existing food safety practices and systems by BC on-farm and BC post-farm businesses to enable the BC Agrifood sector to meet existing and new national and international food safety regulatory requirements

Find the full eligibility and application details on the website at

www.iafbc.ca/food-safety/ 

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.

2024

BC Poultry Conference Registration


Event details:

March 8, 2024

Coast Langley City Hotel and Convention Center

20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC 


Agenda Highlights:

Attendance at AGM’s is free. If you want full access to the conference (which includes lunch, the keynote speaker, Trade Show areas, Gala Reception and Gala Dinner), paid registration is required.

 

How to register:

Visit the 2024 BC Poultry Conference Registration page to secure your spot today.  


Period A-189:

May 5 - June 29. 2024


Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday January 19, 2024


CFC Sets Allocation:

Tuesday January 30, 2024


Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Monday January 29, 2024 at NOON





Broiler Quota Ads


For Sale:

Selling 10,000 bird quota at $135 per bird.

Contact Andy (Moran Farms)

Ph: 604-760-0882


For Sale:

6.4 acre Specialty Broiler farm in Chilliwack

$3,800,000.00 

62,290 kgs Specialty Quota

(approx. annual)

farm0960569@outlook.com

Frank @ 604-835-6302


For Sale:

Island quota for sale at $100/bird.

15,243 birds (29,405 kgs) available.

250-863-6734


For Sale:

Interior Quota

2000 birds quota for sale (3858 kg) @$130/ bird

Contact Mark Krahn via phone/text at

250-307-1921



For Sale:

For sale in Armstrong BC

19,200 bird quota.

Contact Larry at

chickencoop_63@hotmail.com or

250 546-0290


For Sale:

5 acre broiler farm in Chilliwack with 25,000 quota

$6,750,000.

Contact Walt Braun

waltbraun@me.com

604-316-5345