On June 13, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of Newcastle disease in Canada to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). The disease was detected on two neighbouring farms raising pigeons for meat production in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia.
Newcastle disease detected in BC pigeon production En savoir plus
ANAC is pleased to share a new educational video on African swine fever (ASF) prevention, developed by AQINAC (Association québécoise des industries de nutrition animale et céréalière) with the support of valued partners, including ANAC. The video is designed to raise awareness and inform both industry stakeholders and the general public about the challenges associated with this disease.
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Canada’s 2,800+ chicken farmers are required to be certified on the Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program and On-Farm Food Safety Program, as developed by Chicken Farmers of Canada; the programs are mandatory in all 10 provinces.
Industry advisors, including nutritionists, may have recommendations and advice for farmers on best management practices. While knowledge sharing is needed and encouraged throughout the sector, recommendations must always meet the Animal Care Program requirements at a minimum.
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Health Canada has published the findings of, and actions arising from, their 2023-2024 compliance monitoring project assessing a selection of commercial feed mills who handle prescription veterinary drugs for the manufacture of medicated feed.
Health Canada shares results of in-feed vet drug compliance monitoring project En savoir plus
On February 3, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) published the Information Note – Changes to registered uses of lambda-cyhalothrin and some of its associated end-use products, which re-instated the use of lambda-cyhalothrin (lambda-cy) for certain livestock feed uses.
Lambda-cy is re-instated for certain feed uses En savoir plus
The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) has developed a guidance document to support feed mills around the world in establishing and maintaining robust biosecurity programs.
Enhance your biosecurity program with new international guidance from IFIF En savoir plus
This morning CFIA released a notice to industry to provide information on a pilot project modifying the way Primary Control Zones (PCZs) are established for cases of avian influenza (AI) in the Fraser Valley Regional District of British Columbia. This project only applies to this specific region; in all other regions of Canada, the process of declaring PCZs will remain the same.
CFIA rezones the Fraser Valley for current AI outbreak En savoir plus
On December 4, 2024, amendments to the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations were published in Canada Gazette, Part II (CGII). Due to newly added provisions, the title of the regulations has been updated to Compensation for Destroyed Animals and Things Regulations (CDATR).
Amendments to the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations now published En savoir plus
CFIA has launched a new biosecurity campaign page, specifically tailored to support small-scale farmers and producers in safeguarding their animals and farms. Whether managing a hobby farm, a small-scale operation, or simply owning a few farm animals, these resources provide easy-to-follow steps to keep their animals and farm safe from diseases.
Help promote biosecurity best practices among farmers and producers En savoir plus
Canada is currently in the sixth wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since the H5N1 outbreak began in December 2021. The current wave has also included one confirmed case of the H5N2 strain. To date, the genotype B3.13 found in U.S. dairy cattle has not been detected in domestic flocks in Canada.
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