With fall migration underway, it is important to maintain strong biosecurity protocols to reduce the risk of HPAI transmission. Be sure your business has implemented biosecurity best practices.
Help mitigate the spread of avian influenza En savoir plus
Each year, the Internation Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) conducts consultations on draft international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs), specifications to ISPMs and implementation and capacity development documents (e.g. guides). Industry is welcome to provide comments directly to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) who is responsible for obtaining and submitting comments to IPPC on behalf of Canada.
Consultation on international standards for phytosanitary measures En savoir plus
Health Canada’s Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to its Categorization of Antimicrobial Drugs Based on Importance in Human Medicine.
Updates proposed to veterinary antimicrobial categorization En savoir plus
ANAC is pleased to share the Spring 2025 edition of the Canadian Global Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (CgFARAD™) newsletter.
As reported earlier, the CFIA has detected virulent Newcastle disease (VND) in samples collected from commercial pigeon premises in Chilliwack, BC.
Newcastle disease primary control zone and permitting requirements established En savoir plus
ANAC members can subscribe to receive updates on federally reportable animal diseases that require the establishment of primary control zones with permitting requirements for movement.
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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.
Watch new biosecurity video on preventing ASF En savoir plus
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.
Be aware of mandatory requirements for broiler chickens En savoir plus
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
