FEED INDUSTRY
Public Resources
ANAC develops resources, including guidance documents and reports, to provide individuals working in the Canadian feed industry, as well as stakeholders, with information on feed related topics. This page houses publicly available resources developed by ANAC.
On this page
Overview of the Industry
Fundamentals of the Commercial Feed Industry in Canada
A primer which provides foundational knowledge and information to individuals unfamiliar with or looking for an overview of the Canadian feed industry.
Canadian Livestock Feed Consumption Statistics
An annual estimate of livestock feed consumption volumes in Canada, broken down by species and geography.
Why modernize the Feeds Regulations?
This resource is suited to introduce those inside and outside the feed industry to the motivation behind updating the regulations and the value this update will bring to a variety of stakeholders.
Feed Safety & Animal Health
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
A dedicated webpage to facilitate access to the information and documents on the HPAI situation as it relates to the feed industry. This page will be updated regularly as more information becomes available.
Permits are required to move in, out or through the Primary Control Zones.
National Biosecurity Guide for the Livestock and Poultry Feed Sector
A guidance document presenting best practices, specific to the feed industry, that can be used both within a company and in conjunction with suppliers and customers, to limit the introduction and spread of animal diseases, pests and pathogens.
Biosecurity Video for Feed Mills
A 5-minute video highlighting feed mill-specific biosecurity measures and the crucial role of the livestock feed industry in preventing biological contamination. It’s a useful tool for onboarding new employees or reminding existing teams of the basics of biosecurity.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidance
A set of resources, including fact sheets and veterinary prescription templates, on the use and stewardship of antimicrobials in livestock feed.
Reducing the Impact of Ergot in Livestock Feed
A review of ergot contamination in livestock feed including background information, proper sampling procedures and risk mitigation strategies.
Regulatory and Policy
My CFIA Platform
Information and resources to assist the feed industry in enrolling for and using the My CFIA online platform.
Establishment-based Risk Assessment model for feed mills (ERA-Feed Mill model)
Information and resources to assist the feed industry in understanding the Establishment-based Risk Assessment model for feed mills (ERA-Feed Mill model).
Streamlined Approvals for Category 1 Feed Registrations
Information, tools and resources to assist industry in understanding and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of eligible registration packages, a requirement when using this streamlined process.
Guidance for the Marketing of Animal Feed Products in Canada
A document developed to encourage the orderly marketing and correct usage of animal feed products in the Canadian marketplace.
Producer Programs
Canadian Ractopamine-Free Pork Certification Program
Important information for commercial feed mills and retail outlets that supply feed or ingredients to pork producers or to other commercial feed mills that manufacture swine feeds.
Worker Health & Safety
Guidance: Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015) for Grain Handling, Feed, Ingredient & Processing Facilities
Specific guidance for the Canadian feed industry on WHMIS 2015 and GHS.