Producer Led Dead Bird Surveillance (DBS) Webinar

The CFIA held a webinar on the upcoming Producer led DBS last week.

If you were unable to attend, or require a refresher of what is coming, the webinar was recorded.

It can be found on the BCCMB website under

the grower login - CFIA Avian Influenza Permits, Flock Health Attestation and Declarations.

Once you open the page, you may need to hit “refresh” to reload the website to see it. All growers and staff involved in the process should ensure they watch the video and stay apprised of the change, regardless if you are inside an active PCZ or not.

Quota Use and Access Consultation (QUAC)

Launched October 17^th.

The Board is pleased to launch its open consultation on quota use and access in BC’s regulated chicken industry.

Please read the Board’s QUAC discussion paper and complete the online survey, available through the link until

midnight November 15, 2024.

However, the consultation will remain open for email comments and questions via the email address below until

midnight on January 17, 2025.

Please see our website for more details: QUAC webpage

The Board encourages participation from all stakeholders, including the public, so feel free to share the QUAC webpage link with others.

Conclusion of Two National Chicken Allocation Agreements – Impact on BC

The "Discrete Supply to Ontario Agreement" and the "Atlantic Canada Safeguard Agreement" were set to conclude at the end of allocation period A-192. A number of kilograms from these agreements continued to be carried over into A-193, but both agreements will cease thereafter. The exact impact on British Columbia (BC) will become clearer once the A-194 allocation is set.

For reference, in period A-192, BC gave up a total of 83,069 kg due to these agreements—81,866 kg through the Discrete Supply Allocation to Ontario and 1,203 kg via the Atlantic Canada Safeguard Agreement. With A194, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces will no longer receive contributions from the other provinces, including BC, under these two agreements, increasing BC’s share

 of future growth going forward.

CFC Young Farmers Program – Applications Open!

The Chicken Farmers of Canada Young Farmers Program is designed to empower the next generation of chicken farmers through professional development, training in governance, and networking opportunities. The 18-month program includes interactive meetings and events, helping young farmers build leadership skills and connect with key industry stakeholders. With a focus on succession planning and personal branding, participants will gain valuable experience in shaping the future of Canadian chicken farming.

Applications are open until November 8, 2024.

 If you are a chicken farmer in BC between the ages of 18-40 or know someone who is, please consider applying!

For more details, please click the program link provided below.

program link

2024 BCCMB Industry Evaluation

LAST CALL: The yearly satisfaction survey is underway and ends at

4:00 p.m. on November 12th.

 Della Oberhoffner from the BC Council of Marketing Boards (BCCOMB) has been sending you out reminders to complete the survey. The survey will also be sent to processors and hatcheries. It is important to the Board and staff that the survey is completed by industry. All your responses are confidential. The survey results and comments provided by the survey respondents are reviewed by the Board and will be taken into consideration for

future planning and decision making. 

The three draws each for a $100 VISA gift card will occur at the close of the survey and the winners notified by

BCCMB staff. 

Using Glo-Germ to Illuminate

Pathogen Containment & Spread

CFC has developed a new video on barn entrance biosecurity, and the proper method of using different types of barriers (step overs and benches). This video uses glo-germ to show how bacteria/viruses can spread into a barn with common biosecurity mistakes, and also how cross-contamination can be prevented with good barn-entry design and practices.

Anyone with access to your barn is encouraged to watch the full video which can be found by clicking the link below.

 Barn Entry Security: Glo Germ Demonstration

Notice - General Order AIV 2024-02 In Effect

General Order AIV 2024-02

Prohibiting comingling of poultry in the lower mainland

Effective October 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinarian

has issued General Order AIV 2024-02 (PDF, 281 KB),

which prohibits commingling of poultry in the Lower Mainland. 

The following classes of persons are subject to this order:

1. All persons responsible for birds, where the birds are located in the Lower Mainland.
2. All persons responsible for birds, where the birds are located outside of the Lower Mainland.
3. All persons attending a Commingling Event.