CP - July - August 2018

Agriculutre and university officials, consulting veterinarians and agriculture representatives

by Brett Ruffell

Nurturing tomorrow’s poultry leaders

It’s that time of year again where we celebrate industry leaders from across the country. Indeed, our annual Who’s Who issue is back. This time we’ve added a few new twists. For one, we gave the issue a theme. Our first premise is “Rising Poultry Stars” and each year after we’ll be giving the issue a different focus (Check out page 64 for details on our 2019 theme).

Also, for the first time we requested that you the reader tell us whom you’d like to see profiled. You definitely delivered. We were thrilled to receive nominations from coast to coast for nominees that spanned all aspects of poultry. From geneticists to nutritionists to producers to engineers, this year’s line up covers a broad range of fields. We were so impressed with the calibre of nominees that we’ll be showcasing more profiles in issues throughout the calendar year.

On the egg side, there was a common thread running through the discussions I had with young producers. They all credited Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) for its guidance. In particular, they raved about the national young farmer program.

Every year each provincial board selects a promising young egg farmer to participate in the program. Then over 12 months the upstarts attend four events across the country, where they network with other

young producers and complete a series of 12 training modules. Thus far about 50 farmers have gone through the program, which is in its fifth year.

I talked to several past participants while working on this issue and they all said the opportunity was invaluable. “It was a really good experience,” says David Lefebvre, a producer and engineer from Quebec whose profile you can read on page 18. “We had the opportunity to meet all these people from the Maritimes to the west coast.”

Nova Scotia producer Blake Jennings, whose profile will run in a future issue, concurs. “Everybody farms a little differently,” says Jennings, who

“The future of our industry is in good hands”

hosted some fellow participants at his wind-powered farm. “There are so many different aspects you could learn just from talking to people across the country.”

It all began in 2012, EFC was planning to celebrate 40 years of the supply managementsystem in Canada. In trying to reach some of the people involved with establishing it, the organization found that many had either passed away or were unavailable. “We realized we were at risk of losing part of our history,” CEO Tim Lambert says. “Because it’s been so successful in Canada we

thought it was a really important opportunity to share our story with the next generation.”

That’s when Lambert first proposed a young farmer program. The idea later evolved into a more comprehensive offering aimed at empowering young farmers to be leaders both on the barn and in their communities. Participants learn about issues like the industry’s background, supply managemenand international trade. They’re also taught skills such as leadership, communications and government lobbying – abilities they put to the test at EFC’s annual breakfast on Parliament Hill. Jennings’ father Glen notes the biggest payoff for his son was the communications aspect. Namely, learning how to speak with confidence. “Where I’ve seen that blossom is he’s come home and gone to Sobeys on the cropping side and doubled our sales of pumpkins and squash just from the skill level he’s learned from that program,” he observes.

For Lambert, seeing program participants fills him with optimism. “The future of our industry is in good hands,” he says. Now, other poultry and livestock sectors have inquired about adopting the program for their industries. What’s more, EFC helped the International Egg Commission start a young farmer program globally. “When I look back now it seems like such an obvious thing to have done,” Lambert says of the program’s success.

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What’s hatching

Service fee increases proposed for veterinary drugs

Proposed service fee increases for veterinary drugs will create serious and unintended consequences, says a new report from Agri-Food Economic Systems. The report, commissioned by the Canadian Animal Health Institute, finds that proposed service fees for the review and maintenance of veterinary drugs are to increase up to 500 per cent, effective April 1, 2019. If the increases are approved, the report indicates access to veterinary drugs would become more challenging as a result of these high fees.

TFC demonstrates commitment to producing safe, high quality turkey

Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) received full government recognition for the TFC On-Farm Food Safety Program under the Food Safety Recognition Program in mid-April. The recognition process is led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, with the participation of federal, provincial and territorial governments.

Farmer Automatic equipment to be produced in NA

AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agriculture equipment and solutions, will begin manufacturing Farmer Automatic egg production equipment in North America to better serve its largest market for these products. Farmer Automatic’s enriched colony housing and aviary systems will be produced at AGCO’s plant in Bremen, Ala. beginning later this year. The first products will be shipped from that facility in January 2019.

$6.8 billion is contributed to Canada’s GDP annually by Canadian chicken farmers and processors.

Canadian farmers show off supply management system

As tumultuous trade negotiations continue with Canada’s southern neighbours over the North American Free Trade Agreement, producers, industry and members of government recently sat down and shared a meal and conversations about the country’s supply management system.

75 per cent of Canadians approve of Canada’s supply management system.

In early June, Canada’s chicken, turkey, egg and dairy farmers teamed up to host the Downtown Diner in Ottawa. The event provided a unique opportunity to showcase the industries and highlight the importance of their supply management systems.

Members of Parliament, Senators, Hill staffers and the public were invited to join and gain a better understanding of how their food makes it from the farm to their plate.

“We are thrilled to bring Downtown Diner to Sparks Street in Ottawa for another year,” says Roger Pelissero, chairman of Egg

Farmers of Canada. “Our farmers are proud to be working under the system of supply management, which has helped build sustainable and vibrant dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors for the generations to come.”

Farmers representing Chicken Farmers of Canada, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada and Canadian Hatching Egg Producers were present at the Downtown Diner to share how Canada’s system of supply management allows them to deliver a stable supply of food products as well as answering questions about farming.

“The Diner is an exciting opportunity for Parliamentarians and the public to meet the farmers dedicated to producing fresh, local high-quality food for Canadians from coast to coast,” added Benoît Fontaine, chair of Chicken Farmers of Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks with producers and chairs from supply-managed industry. To his left is Egg Farmers of Canada Chairman Roger Pelissero.

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Research improves ability to detect and predict AI outbreaks

Wild waterfowl are known to be the reservoir for avian influenza (AI), and although wild bird AI surveillance programs were already in place in Canada, it was limited to collecting and testing individual wild birds.

To improve surveillance, in 2015, the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, B.C. Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory, and University of B.C. joined forces to develop a new approach - a genomics-based test that identifies and characterizes AI viruses (AIV) in wetland sediments.

This work, funded by Genome B.C. and led by Drs. Chelsea Himsworth, Jane Pritchard, William Hsiao, Natalie Prystajecky and Agatha Jassem, successfully demonstrated that this novel approach worked, as AIV was detected in a significant proportion of sediment samples, compared to less than one per cent rate of detection in the current Canadian national wild bird AI surveillance program.

The outbreak virus was found in wetlands throughout the Fraser Valley, information that could

have been used to mitigate past outbreaks had this technology been available.

To further evaluate this surveillance approach, a new project, Genomic Analysis of Wetland Sediment as a Tool for Avian Influenza Surveillance and Prevention, represents a combined investment of over $2.5 million from funders and partners including Genome B.C., the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, AAFC, Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. and the Sustainable Poultry Farming Group.

This phase follows on from previous work and is looking at what steps are required to move the technology from a successful proof-of-concept initiative to implementation. This includes validation of technology, and its incorporation into Provincial and National Wild Waterfowl AI Surveillance Programs. It is anticipated that this innovative approach will be adopted nationally and internationally for surveillance of AI and/or other diseases associated with wildlife.

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LRIC update

By Lilian Schaer

Higher stock, higher stress?

High stocking densities significantly impact the health, welfare and performance of tom turkeys. That’s according to newly completed research by Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner and master’s student Kailyn Beaulac at the University of Saskatchewan’s department of animal and poultry science.

“Most research related to stocking density in turkeys was done in the 1990s or before, and since then we’ve seen birds, target weights and growth rates change substantially,” says Schwean-Lardner, an assistant professor of poultry science.

The project encompassed two trials, each 16-weeks long, which were completed using four different estimated final stocking densities – 30, 40, 50 and 60 kilograms per square metre of floor space. Over both

experiments, each treatment was replicated four times.

Each trial included about 1,400 birds, for a total of approximately 2,800 birds in the study. Various measurements were collected throughout. Examples include feed consumption and body weight at four, eight, 12 and 16 weeks of age, and chronic stress measures at four, 12 and 16 weeks. Other scoring at various age intervals included footpad lesion score, bird mobility, feather condition and cleanliness and bird behaviour.

Birds were housed in individual, ventilation-controlled rooms for each density level, with increased ventilation in higher density rooms with the aim to equalize air quality across all rooms. The researchers recorded temperature and humidity daily.

“We spent a lot of time doing air quality measurements,

“We’re trying to look at this issue from a broad spectrum and include

all production and welfare data.”

measuring three times a week for carbon dioxide and twice weekly for ammonia,” Beaulac explains. “We then increased or decreased ventilation depending on the readings.”

Overall, the biggest impact of stocking density was seen in bird performance. In older birds especially, body weight and feed efficiency decreased as stocking density increased, although Beaulac says poorer feed efficiency was also noted in younger birds housed at greater densities.

Higher levels of stress were recorded at higher stocking densities in younger birds, whereas older birds showed higher footpad lesion scores and poorer mobility in the

high stocking density environments. Poorer and dirtier feathering was also observed.

“The biggest overall behavioural change we noted is that as stocking density increases, birds are less mobile and less active overall, which impacts their health,” Beaulac says.

According to Beaulac, another interesting observation related to aggression amongst the toms. Aggression levels were higher for younger birds at higher densities, whereas older birds were more aggressive in the lowest density tested (30 kg/m2).

“We’re trying to look at this issue from a broad spectrum and include all production and welfare data, to get as complete a picture as possible,” she adds.

With the project complete, both researchers say more research needs to be done on younger birds before any concrete recommendations can be made for turkey farmers.

“We don’t know exactly what that stocking density number should be yet, but our results do suggest that a moderate density would be best for the birds compared to either low or high stocking density,” Beaulac says.

This project was funded by Canadian Poultry Research Council and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the national poultry research cluster, as well as by Aviagen Turkeys Inc. and Charison’s Turkey Hatchery Ltd.

This article is provided by Livestock Research Innovation Corporation as part of LRIC’s ongoing efforts to report on Canadian livestock research developments and outcomes.

Lilian Schaer is a freelance writer and editor and communications specialist with Agri-Food Project Services Ltd. in Guelph, Ont.

Research at the University of Saskatchewan is examining how stocking density impacts turkey production.

TOUGH ON COCCIDIOSIS.

Fernando Salgado-Bierman

Veterinarian and breeder expert thrives on solving poultry challenges.

By Treena Hein

Achallenging and dynamic field.” That’s how Dr. Fernando Salgado-Bierman describes poultry medicine. “There is always something new to learn or a puzzle to solve,” he says.

Salgado-Bierman, veterinarian and breeder services manager with Maple Lodge Farms’ Hatcheries in Ontario, has a family that has long been involved in food production. “My great grandparents were pig and mango farmers in Puerto Rico, and my grandparents ran a small grocery and butcher shop in New York,” he shares. “I have many fond memories on the maple syrup and dairy farms of Vermont. I was born in the United States and moved to Canada when I was in middle school. My early farm experiences piqued a strong interest in farming, which developed into a love of cooking. I also became very interested in food security and production.”

In undergrad, he worked as a technician at an animal research facility, which furthered his interest in population medicine. In 2012, Salgado-Bierman was accepted into the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and found that he enjoyed pathology and epidemiology. During his third year, he took an elective poultry module and

attended some additional poultry events.

“During vet school rotations, I selected a poultry placement and something clicked,” he recalls. “I decided on poultry medicine as it combines my academic interests with the ability to work with many great people. Plus, my wife really disapproved of how I smelled after my swine rotations!”

During his last year of vet school, with the help of the administration and many poultry practitioners, Salgado-Bierman was able to create a year intensively focused on poultry study. And as he’s stated, poultry medicine still sustains his interest because it’s full of new ongoing challenges.

In his role with Maple Lodge Farms, Fernando Salgado-Bierman conducts research, offers technical support and makes flock health visits.

“Furthermore, there are new scientific developments, fluctuations in the public’s attitude towards food production and the emergence of new disease strains,” he notes. “The type of issues we face is always changing from day-to-day. Another key aspect of poultry medicine that I love is the interdisciplinary teamwork it demands. I am lucky to work with so many great people in various fields. The best outcomes of poultry medicine are a result of the application of expertise from a group of individuals.”

At Maple Lodge Farms’ Hatcheries, Salgado-Bierman’s work includes research, technical support and flock health visits. He also writes health plans, reviews flock performance and evaluates health data for producers. In the hatchery, he conducts animal welfare training, updates the animal welfare program and provides

veterinary advice. Additionally, Salgado-Bierman is part of the Industry Broiler Health (IBH) working group, where stakeholders across the industry work together to find solutions to current poultry health challenges.

Salgado-Bierman also works on various applied research projects and has co-authored a paper on the detection of birds that are dead on arrival at processing after gas stunning, which demonstrates how animal welfare can be improved by limiting bird disturbance pre-stun.

Dr. Rachel Ouckama, general manager of the hatchery division, also notes Salgado-Bierman organizes producer education days and writes Ontario-specific best management practices to assist producers and the breeder service team. In addition, Salgado-Bierman is now re-writing the firm’s Breeder Service Manual.

Reflecting

It is challenging for Salgado-Bierman to pinpoint the most significant things he’s learned so far at Maple Lodge Farms’ Hatcheries, as he says there have been so many. “I would say the main thing that I’ve learned is that issues are rarely caused by a single factor,” he notes. “When it is, it’s usually quickly corrected. But often, when an issue arises, it’s multifactorial and it takes time, teamwork, trust and good records to learn from our mistakes and optimize production.”

In terms of what the overall experience of working at Maple Lodge Farms has provided, Salgado-Bierman explains that since the firm is a leading poultry company in Canada with decades of experience, he’s had the opportunity to be connected with some of the best people in the industry. “And because Maple Lodge

Farms is involved in everything from the hatching of the chick to processing, I now have a good overview of the entire industry,” the veterinarian says. “I have also had the privilege of mentorship from Dr. Ouckama, a well-respected veterinarian with extensive knowledge of poultry medicine.” In addition, Salgado-Bierman has learned an extensive amount from the Maple Lodge Farms’ breeder service team, and has had the opportunity to work with various types of operations and

styles of management, learning about the best aspects of each.

Future outlooks

There are several current opportunities for the Canadian poultry industry that Salgado-Bierman notes should be acted on. “We have the opportunity to further refine our management systems in the face of antibiotic reduction to increase the efficiency of chicken production while maintaining a high welfare standard,” he asserts.

“We also have the chance now to apply new and developing technologies to create early warning systems in the barn and the hatchery, for example with monitoring, record keeping and rapid diagnosis. There is also may be technology coming that will sex eggs prior to incubation. Lastly, there is the opportunity to promote sustainability (including animal welfare) and efficiency in chicken production in a world that is increasingly concerned with the methods and effects of modern food production.”

In terms of his own short-term goals, Salgado-Bierman will continue doing research to optimize broiler breeder production to provide answers to practical issues facing poultry farms in Ontario today. “In the next year, I want to optimize a gut health plan for our broiler breeders, which will be increasingly important in the face of antibiotic reduction,” he says. “In terms of a long-term goal, I will work to become a board-certified veterinarian in poultry medicine.” This is a professional distinction that can open doors to sitting on various industry groups panels, being involved in provincial initiatives and more.

In his personal life, Salgado-Bierman will continue to hone his cooking and gardening skills and says he and his wife are also saving for a small farm.

He sees the Canadian poultry industry as very proactive when it comes to promoting social issues – sustainability, welfare and antibiotic reduction. “Our systems here in Canada, and specifically Ontario, enable us to do the best job,” he notes. “I’m very proud to be part of it.”

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Michael Hofer

Innovative egg producer and passionate industry advocate.

By Jennifer Paige

Born and raised on Sunrise Colony, Michael Hofer grew up in the crop fields outside of Etzikom, a small hamlet in the southeast corner of Alberta. Many of his early days were spent picking rocks, seeding, spraying, harvesting and learning the ins and outs of farming alongside his father. And while the colony’s farming operations provided no shortage of work for a young boy, they also provided many opportunities.

In 2012, at the age of 28, Hofer began managing the colony’s layer operation. Something he took on whole-heartedly. “It is a seven day a week, 365-day commitment. It is not just a job, it is a way of life,” Hofer says. Hofer manages both the farm’s layer and pullet barns, which currently house Lohmann White layers in a free-run aviary system, producing free-run white omega-3 eggs.

A housing transition

Two years into taking on the management of the layer operation, Hofer was faced with the challenging opportunity of learning a new housing system. An obstacle he says is one of the biggest challenges for the industry right now.

“We have one pullet barn and two layer barns – an old conventional barn that was built in 1978 and was retooled once since, and then we built a brand new Vencomatic free-run layer and pullet barn in 2014,” he explains. “For our operation, the new housing system was no easy decision. A lot of planning was done, starting with asking our grader about the demand for free-run eggs. We looked at quite a few

barns and decided to go with Vencomatic. And I think we made the right decision for our farm.”

For other producers dealing with the transition away from conventional housing, he says, “go at it with an open mind, knowing that it will cost more, be more work and have different challenges than a conventional barn. Do your research and things will work out.”

In terms of management, the producer says operating in a free-run system

certainly takes a different mindset than conventional.

“There are issues that have to be managed, like dust levels and out of nest eggs. Maintaining litter at a low level helps with both dust and out of nest eggs. Mislaid or out of nest eggs in our aviary with white birds are minimal. How you manage your lights is also very important.”

Hofer says an early challenge in the first few flocks in his aviary barn was achieving proper egg size, early. “With the birds

Michael Hofer operates Sunrise Colony’s layer operation, producing free-run white omega-3 eggs.

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having the ability to move around more we needed to feed higher energy diets. Switching to soy oil from canola oil to increase linoleic acid levels in the diet helped overcome this challenge.”

Since Hofer began his role, the Sunrise Colony layer operation has seen an increase in flock size, from 8,600 to 28,644 birds, and Hofer doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon with his sights set on further growth and even a research project on the horizon.

“With our next pullet flock that we will be placing in July, our farm will be one of the farms working with Tina Widowski, who is the Egg Farmers Chair in poultry welfare, and her team on a project on the behaviour and physical development of pullets reared in different styles of rearing aviaries,” Hofer adds.

Agvocate

Despite what you may think, Hofer’s dedication to on-farm improvements are not what made him standout in his community – he was most recognized for his work as an industry advocate.

“Michael has been a member of Egg Farmers of Alberta’s (EFA) Egg Ambassador program since 2016,” says David Webb, marketing and communications director with EFA. “He has volunteered at events such as the Calgary Stampede and Aggie Days Lethbridge, where he helped care for 30 live birds, while engaging students and the public to answer their questions about eggs and egg farming. He also made in-store appearances at Saveon Foods locations in Lethbridge last summer, answering consumer questions about eggs, while promoting the fact that he was one of more than 170 egg farming families across Alberta that are proud to provide fresh, local, nutritious eggs for their fellow Albertans.”

Hofer enjoys interacting with consumers and strongly believes that farmers play a big role in the future of the industry. “More than ever consumers want to know where their food comes from, how it was produced and by whom. I believe participating in these events is one of the many ways we as farmers can be transparent,” he says.

In 2016, Hofer also opened his farm gates to the EFA camera and film crews to be showcased in a producer profile. “He proudly showed off his barn, talked about what it meant to him to be an egg farmer, and, overall, did a fantastic job representing the egg industry,” Webb says. “Passionate and knowledgeable advocates are extremely important for the egg industry, to engage consumers and share our stories about eggs and egg farming, to help foster public trust. Our advocates also help recruit fellow farmers to expand our pool of advocates, and often develop into the next generation of industry leaders, contributing to the sustainability of EFA and the provincial egg industry.”

Hofer recently began taking steps to become a member of the EFA’s Production Management Committee. “It will be a great opportunity to gain some more experience and hopefully have some valuable input on the issues facing producers,” he says.

“EFA’s Production Management Committee is responsible for reviewing policies and programs that impact farmers, ensuring they are workable at the farm level. Having engaged, knowledgeable farmers like Michael Hofer on the PMC helps EFA build programs that farmers embrace and are able to implement successfully,” says Christina Robinson, EFA’s farm services manager. “Dedicated committee members also provide EFA with an effective means to continually review and adjust programs so they align with industry standards and best practices, which reflect the values and expectations of consumers.”

Family values

Along with growing a career on Sunrise Colony, Hofer has also built a family. He and his wife, Ida have five kids – Kaitlyn (13), Peter (11), Elizabeth (9), Tabitha (6) and Jacob (3). And, when it comes to his kids, Hofer says he truly enjoys involving them in the farm, just as his father did, as it provides them with many life lessons and an appreciation for what farmers do and where their food comes from.

David Lefebvre

Young producer and engineer modernizes family egg farm. By

Brett Ruffell

The son and nephew of Quebec’s first organic egg producers, David Lefebvre had plenty of unique experiences growing up. One of his fondest memories is gathering eggs with his family on weekends. It was no easy task.

The organic barn had wooden nests. One by one they had to manually remove panels surrounding each nest to handpick the eggs from under the birds. “It was a lot of work,” Lefebvre recalls. But he turned it into a fun competition with his sister Marie-Pier, racing to see who could finish first. The results were evenly split – some weeks Marie-Pier would win; other times her brother was faster.

Today, things are far different. For one, the business Ferme St-Ours is much bigger. When Lefebvre’s family first converted their dairy farm into a layer operation in 1993 they had 20,000 hens in conventional cages. Now, the Saint-Ours, Que.-based business has 190,000 layers in a mix of

different housing systems and is one of the largest organic egg producers in Canada. They also raise their own pullets and have 20,000 broiler breeders. What’s more, the business has 5,800 organic maple tree taps, 350 hectares of crops (of which 200 are organic) and an organic feed mill for their organic egg production.

Another thing that’s changed is the 27-year-old now rarely collects eggs himself. Instead, he manages a team of employees. And the staffers do much of their work in cutting-edge facilities Lefebvre personally designed. Indeed, as both a producer and professional engineer he has a rare combination of talents.

The seventh-generation farmer acquired that expertise from Quebec City’s Laval University. “I’d always worked on the farm,” he says. “But I wanted to learn something else and discover my own passion for agriculture.” Lefebvre started out studying environmental engineering for agriculture but graduated

with a degree in water management.

He then worked for a Drummondville, Que.-based engineering consulting firm called Fusion Expert Conseil. The company specializes in building agricultural facilities. It was an invaluable experience. Lefebvre managed dozens of construction projects spanning all walks of poultry.

He oversaw the entire process – from barn sketches that considered every piece of equipment to planning how fans would articulate throughout the barn to ensuring each project adhered to Quebec’s strict environmental rules. “I learned a lot,” he says, especially since chicken and turkey barns were new to him.

While he grew up in the layer business, he absorbed new expertise on that end as well. All along, his end goal was to learn how to modernize the family business. He did just that.

While still at the engineering firm, Lefebvre designed three barns for Ferme St-Ours. One was a two-barn aviary-based

David Lefebvre uses his engineering expertise to modernize his family’s egg business.

site that would house 20,000 layers each. Another was a rearing barn where 20,000 pullets would learn to use the aviary system. And he drew up a third plan for 8,000 broiler breeders.

In a display of Lefebvre’s talent, he designed the free-run barns to be flexible so that they could easily be converted to organic operations one day if needed. He did so by planning them in accordance with the demands of organic organizations. Firstly, he gave them windows to provide natural light and doors so the layers could go outside. He also made sure there was extra space per bird in the outdoor yard.

Lastly, he gave each barn what he calls a “winter garden”. For organic certification, the birds must be allowed outside a third of the days in a year. In Lefebvre’s “garden”, the walls and roof are cladded with transparent plastic sheets to allow for natural lighting and ventilation, thus qualifying it as outdoors. The space allows birds to go out sooner in the spring, later in the fall and even when it’s raining or during a disease outbreak nearby.

Now, if the Lefebvres ever decide to convert the barns to organic they’re just a few steps away. They’d have to reduce the number of layers in each barn from 20,000 to 13,000 to provide extra space per bird. They’d have to replace white hens with brown ones. Lastly, they’d need to switch to organic feed.

All three facilities Lefebvre designed are now in production. And he’s been able to help manage the business’ transition to aviary first hand. That’s because he’s now back with the family business fulltime, overseeing operations working alongside his family.

He says the transition to free-run was a challenge but well worth it. “With an aviary system, it seems like you’re walking into the birds’ universe,” he says. “We’re really satisfied with the system and think we’re in a good position.”

Marie-Pier agrees, adding that her brother’s expertise has been a great asset. “He gets really involved in each project and brings new ideas,” she says, noting that he’s also a great manager. “As a producer he’s now very complete.”

Lefebvre shares his knowledge with high school students as well. On behalf of the Quebec Federation of Egg Producers, he visits schools to teach youth about where their eggs come from. For instance, at a recent event he outlined the egg

supply chain and also broke down the differences between enriched and conventional cages.

In the end, Lefebvre is glad he took the path he did to find his calling. “I feel like I’m in a great place.”

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Stephanie Collins

Meet the next generation of poultry nutritionist.

By Brett Ruffell

After decades as a highly respected researcher, teacher and mentor, monogastric nutritionist Derrick Anderson has developed an eye for talent. He sees something special in Dalhousie University researcher Stephanie Collins. “I think she’s one of the rising stars in Canadian poultry,” he says of the young scientist. “She’s the next generation of nutritionist.”

Anderson, a now retired adjunct professor who mentored Collins when she first joined Dalhousie, says her breadth of experience separates her from the pack. Instead of limiting her work to poultry, she conducts nutrition research for multiple monogastric species. She’s then able to take lessons she’s learned from one animal and apply them to another. “As soon as she started here she demonstrated an ability to move from one species to the next,” he says. “That’s a good thing for poultry.”

Collins’ road to the east coast began in the prairies. She was born in Nipawin, Sask., and raised in a small farming community nearby called White Fox. Eventually, her family moved to an acreage, where they did some backyard-level farming. That’s where her interest in agriculture grew.

She followed that passion to the University of Saskatchewan to study animal sciences. There, she earned a bachelor of science in agriculture and master’s degrees. In the midst of working on her PhD she sent a letter to Anderson, who’s work she highly respected, asking if he had any job openings at Dalhousie. Then, a year later while Collins was in Norway as a visiting

researcher she received an intriguing proposal. Anderson offered her a postdoctoral position at the university’s Truro, N.S. campus working on Genome Atlantic’s Camelina Project. She gratefully accepted.

For that initiative, she evaluated feeding Camelina sativa meal to Atlantic salmon. It didn’t take long for Collins’ creativity to impress Anderson. For instance, one of the issues with Camelina is it contains a lot of mucilage. Collins developed a visual test where she’d dip a stick into the Camelina

product to show how it adhered to the stick. She then showed how if treated with enzymes the stickiness disappeared. “She created a valuable tool to help appreciate the point she’s making,” Anderson says. Aside from the Camelina Project, which ended in 2015, Collins has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses at Dalhousie and given guest lectures at various institutions. She’s also been involved in research projects related to other feed ingredients, some of which

Stephanie Collins in her research lab at Dalhousie University.

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Broadly speaking, Collins’ work has focused on evaluating feed ingredients and different feed preparation processes. Part of that involves processing feed ingredients so that diets either include or exclude certain components. She also makes innovative use of fermentation.

Much of her earlier research focused on using fish as a model to assess antinutrients in feed and their effect on animal growth. “Some antinutrients will impair growth either through a direct impact on the digestive track or maybe just through feed aversion,” she says. “So we looked at processing different feed ingredients to make more of a protein concentrate and reduce anything that might not be perfectly suited as a feed ingredient.”

In recent years, she’s focused more of her attention on poultry research. Specifically, her team has been studying using insects as feed ingredients. For this work, she’s drawn on her ability to apply discoveries from one monogastric species to another.

For instance, a couple of years ago Collins studied feeding black solider flies to fish to assess the effect on growth and to determine the optimum inclusion level. While the fish grew well at lower dietary inclusion levels, they found the highest inclusion level (30 per cent of the diet) wasn’t ideal. While more study is needed, one possibility the researchers considered was that a component in the insects’ exoskeleton called chitin was restricting growth. However, Collins thought the substance could be useful in birds because it also has antimicrobial properties.

“So including it in a diet for broiler chickens could have a positive impact on microbiota and, hopefully, reduce reliance on traditional antimicrobials,” she says. With that thought in mind, her team recently launched a new trial looking at the inclusion of high chitin insects like crickets in chickens’ diets. Collins hopes to publish some of the data her team’s come up with over the next year.

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Marc and Hinke Therrien

From the city to the turkey farm, a young couple finds success. By Jennifer Paige

There’s no better way to learn than getting your hands dirty… something Alberta turkey and broiler producers, Marc and Hinke Therrien know all too well. Being adaptable and learning on the job has played a major role in the young couple’s success.

Within a five-year span Marc went from the city, to working in the private sector, to having a privately-owned farm. Together, Marc (36) and Hinke (33) have worked through a succession farm transfer, overcame a barn fire, decreased their on-farm mortality rate and through hard work and innovation doubled their turkey production every year for the past five years.

“This was a steep learning curve and included taking over two farms with severe and different health challenges, turning them around to decrease both farm’s average mortality to about half of what is industry standard,” Hinke says. “We are both passionate about what we do

– producing food for the everyday consumer, taking care of livestock and the science behind the stockman ship.”

Today, the Therriens produce 120,000 turkeys and up to 150,000 chickens annually on their farm, which sits on the edge of Sturgeon County, just south of the Town of Redwater in Alberta.

“It depends on the flock, but at any point in time we average 40,000 turkeys and 34,000 chickens in our eight barns. Toms are raised for 16 weeks, hens are raised for around 12 weeks. The broiler cycle lasts around 36 days.”

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Marc grew up in the city, Hinke on her parent’s dairy farm in the Ponoka area. They met in a dairy production class during their time in the University of Alberta’s animal science program. After graduation they both began careers in the feed industry. Marc initially broke into farming when he took on an assistant

manager job at a large broiler farm.

“In 2012, the Pine Valley Family farm had a sudden change in management and we were offered the opportunity to rent the farm and run it for a max of two-year term, to which we jumped at the opportunity,” Hinke explains.

In 2013, as they began to work through the succession process with Hinke’s parent’s Redwater farm, a fire erupted and burnt down two of the farm’s main barns.

“A fire is a very stressful and traumatic time but, for us, it was also a blessing in disguise. We were able to redesign the farm as to how we would like it to run. It really was a good opportunity for us,” Hinke says. “Coming from a city background, Marc had zero experience, so this really forced him to take an active role in barn design, electrical and plumbing. It was a steep learning curve but a great opportunity early on in our careers.”

When it comes to building a new barn, they suggest producers take their time and

Marc and Hinke Therrien and their three daughters, Annelies (5), Emilie (4), and Natalie (2), live south of Redwater, Alta., on their turkey and broiler farm.

monitor for E. coli and clostridium. “It is critical to ensure low stress environment through proper clean water, dry/clean bedding and good ventilation for optimum bird health,” Marc says. “One of our biggest achievements has been our liveability. When we took over the farms, they had about 20 to 25 per cent mortality and we have been able to reduce that to only 10 per cent through new Standard Operating procedures to improve the health and welfare of the birds.”

An additional two water-tight manure storage facilities were also installed and has helped to control run off and improves the environmental farm plan.

In 2017, the couple were recognized with the Outstanding Young Farmers’ program award for the Alberta/Northwest Territories region.

“We would like to congratulate Marc

and Hinke on receiving the Alberta’s Outstanding Young Farmers Award for 2017,” says Maria Leslie, communications specialist with Alberta Chicken Farmers. “Both Marc and Hinke are great advocates for our industry – volunteering for the Classroom Agriculture Program, hosting farm tours, and being very active on social media to dispel myths and to tell our story. It is wonderful to see our producers acknowledged for their outstanding commitment to promoting our industry and supporting young farmers.”

LOOKING FORWARD

On a larger, industry-wide scale, Hinke says there are a number of challenges facing producers right now, including the rising cost of production, carbon tax, international trade agreements and the fear of potentially displacing domestic production.

The growing disconnection between consumers and the farm is also a concern, something that has motivated the couple to get involved, volunteering at Ag events and hosting farm tours. “I am always amazed as to how inaccurate the poultry industry is portrayed, and I try to do my part on telling our story. We are a family owned and operated business, we eat the food we produce, follow rigorous programs for On-Farm Food Safety Assurance and Animal Welfare and are thirdparty audited. We are very proud of our industry and just love sharing our passion with others.”

Moving forward, the Therrien family plans to continue upgrading their farm with increased efficiencies, and hope to continue involving their three daughters, Annelies (5), Emilie (4), and Natalie (2), in the farm operations.

Stephanie Nelson

Broiler hatching group in capable hands with rising star at helm.

By Madeleine Baerg

Although Stephanie Nelson puts in long hours every day in a boardroom, this farm girl will always be most comfortable in jeans and boots, talking broiler breeder production with farmers.

“I often say my farmers are the perfect combination of farmer and scientist. They are passionate about their work and that’s contagious. It’s hard not to feel really strongly about what they do. That’s why I love being part of this industry,” she says.

Nelson grew up on a broiler breeding farm and understands firsthand the work involved in managing a successful poultry business. Five years into her role as executive director with the B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission (BCBHEC), Nelson has successfully navigated her poultry sector through a gamut of operational and management challenges.

She became acting general manager of the BCBHEC in 2012, general manager in 2013 and, quickly thereafter, executive director. On the operational side, she: oversees BCBHEC’s animal care, biosecurity and food safety programs; manages the commission’s on-farm inspection staff; and directs the production department’s allocations efforts.

Though that alone would keep her running, she also masterminds BCBHEC’s political and planning efforts, working with industry and government on everything from advocacy to emergency response to sector collaboration. “That sounds like a really short list,” she says

without a trace of irony. “I must be forgetting something?”

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Rather than summing up her job as a series of to-do lists tasks, she prefers to think of her role as an overall attitude. “I consider myself an Ag advocate. I think what farmers do is miraculous,” she says. “I wish more people had a real idea of what farmers do. That’s where I mesh well with farming, because I’m passionate

about sharing those messages and doing what I can to support the industry.”

Much of Nelson’s role is relationship building – building relationships with ministry staff, hatcheries and producer associations. Arguably, the most important relationship building she does is with producers. B.C.’s broiler hatching egg industry is small, with just 51 producers licensed across the province. Nelson knows each one of them and their farms.

A decade ago, she started with the

Stephanie Nelson is five years into her position as executive director with the B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission.

BCBHEC as an auditor and then added in some hatchery inspection as well. To maintain her certification, she still does four audits each year. She admits that these audits tend to take three times as long as they really need to, given the chatting and catching up she does with the farmers.

“When you are in smaller sector like mine, you get to know people. It makes it really easy to enjoy your job when the farmers are saying ‘Come check this new technology out,’ or ‘Come see what I’ve built since the last time you were here!’ when you go to their farm.”

Nelson has also played an integral role in establishing the B.C. Poultry Conference, an annual, two-day meeting and sharing of the Four Feathers (the B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’ Association, the B.C. Chicken Growers’ Association, the B.C. Egg

Marketing Board, and the B.C. Turkey Association). Planning is already underway for the fourth annual conference next March, which will once again include each commodity’s AGM along with a trade show, education sessions and an industry gala.

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Nelson believes strongly in the need for agriculture to share its story openly and effectively. “The industry has changed but that change isn’t a negative. Producers are very innovative. They are working towards keeping up with the times. It wasn’t until recently that producers realized people care. But now that they know consumers are more interested in what happens on farms, producers want to be more transparent,” she says.

Getting started with sharing your story doesn’t have to be an impossible hurdle, she adds. “Just ask yourself: Who in your circle of influence can you educate? People want to know more. If I’m at a party, I can’t believe how fast word spreads that I work in poultry. People have so many questions. Do you have a social media platform? Do you have a website? Do you have amazing pictures of yourself doing what you consider to be your dayto-day life but others may never have seen? It’s just about sharing what you do. And feel free to lean on people like myself who want to support you in that.”

Sometimes low tech ways of sharing can have the biggest impact. Nelson is very active in her community including volunteering with the Poultry in Motion program, a mobile, mini-replica chicken barn that travels to fairs and schools to showcase broiler production.

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“I wish more people had a real idea of what farmers do.”

some of the myths and misinformation out there about agriculture,” she says. “So many people do not even know a farmer. The people who will spend the most time to talk to me are interested, not critical.”

Nelson says, in her experience most people have no idea broiler breeding farms exist, assuming either that broiler eggs are fertilized in a lab or that they are laid fertile without help from a rooster. And, because many believe questionable husbandry standards from other countries apply in Canada, virtually all are surprised by the comfortable living conditions broilers are raised in.

“I’m not sure what they envision but it’s not a warm, bright, bio-secure barn with nest boxes for breeders to lay eggs in. When they see the chickens in their habitats, a lot are impressed with how much time, energy and resources go into it. What we always tell them is that happy animals produce. Stressed and sick animals don’t produce and that doesn’t do anyone any good,” says Nelson.

Given the many pressures impacting poultry production today, the industry needs strong, passionate, articulate and highly committed leaders. It has found all that and more in Nelson, says Clayton Botkin, industry specialist of poultry and regulated marketing with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture’s Sector Development Branch.

“Stephanie represents all of the poultry sectors in the best possible way, engaging everyone fairly, respectfully and equally when facing large burdens, namely an ongoing supply chain challenge with Salmonella enteritidis, as well as forward planning with increasing demand for chicken.

“She is truly a genuine leader and is driven by her strong motivation for success which she shares with others, empowering them to be successful as well.”

Nelson often gets asked if she’s thought about the next step on her career path. “I really haven’t. I really enjoy what I do. There’s never been a time where I’ve thought things are getting boring. There is still so much more that I want to be able to do here. We’re just getting started.”

At the end of each long day in the office, Nelson only needs to think of the farmers she works with and for to put a little spring back in her step.

“Ag is a big deal for me. I really, really love it,” Nelson says. “I’m a workaholic by nature. I’m often (at the office) late. But compared to a farmer who invests 24-7 into their farm, the hours I put in aren’t even close. I definitely have a bit of reverence for farmers: I think they’re pretty great.”

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Amy Johnston

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As the new poultry industry development specialist at Manitoba Agriculture, Amy Johnston came to her position with both strong first-hand livestock experience and an in-depth knowledge of production through the eyes of a nutritionist.

Johnston grew up in the Interlake region of Manitoba, in a rural agricultural community where her family owned and raised horses. “I was involved in 4-H and Pony Club from a very young age and I continue to ride,” she says. “The combination of rural life and a love for working with animals sparked my interest in a career in agriculture.”

She selected animal science as her major during her bachelor of science degree at University of Manitoba and happened to take a poultry course given by now-Emeritus Professor Bill Guenter, whom she describes as “very dynamic.” He oversaw a special topics course in poultry, and he served on an advisory committee for her master’s degree, for which she returned to the

University of Manitoba after working in the industry for a few years.

Johnston finished her master’s thesis on phosphorus digestibility and bio-availability in field peas, a high protein feed ingredient often used in western Canadian pig diets, in 2008. “I then worked as a nutritionist focusing on niche market feeding programs for pigs and poultry,” Johnston recalls. “I also worked in quality control (HACCP) for a federally-inspected meat processor for a short time.”

In 2011, a position came available for a poultry nutritionist at a large feed company in Western Canada (Landmark Feeds, now Shur-Gain) and Johnston was hired. “I loved the opportunity to work with poultry farmers, to help achieve their production goals and assist in finding solutions,” she says. “One of the most critical things I learned as a nutritionist is the importance of managing feed ingredients and water quality for optimum production. Another is the importance of observation and evaluation of flock performance parameters at each stage of the production cycle. If small changes in performance are noted and corrected for in a timely manner, this can smooth out bumps in the performance curve.” Johnston stayed at Shur-Gain until last October, when she joined Manitoba Agriculture as a poultry industry development specialist, a position that had been vacant for about eight years.

“We were sorry to see her leave,” says Tracy Speirs, a senior poultry nutritionist at Shur-gain/Trouw

Nutrition Canada. “However, our loss is certainly a gain for the Manitoba poultry industry overall.” As Amy’s manager, Speirs observed many strengths in Johnston, including diligence and a focus on keeping the customer’s best interest foremost in her recommendations and problem-solving strategies. “Although her background prior to working here was in swine, she was able to quickly learn the poultry industry and nutrition,” Speirs notes. “She was always willing to step outside her comfort zone to learn more and contribute to company and customers’ needs. She would always take the time to understand a problem or question from customer, even a call that might be an hour in length to ensure she gave the best advice. She also was active in our company poultry technical group providing feedback from the field on issues and challenges and in helping with on farm validation trials. She was an active member of the ANAC nutrition council and in planning the former Western Nutrition Conference when it was held in Winnipeg.” Speirs notes that on a personal level, Johnston loves a good laugh, is kind and thoughtful and looks for the best in people.

Jane Goodridge, a swine nutritionist at the same firm who has known Johnston for over two decades, echoes the sentiment. “You just knew she would be very successful,” she says. “[Amy] had a professionalism about her that was blended with a warmth that naturally drew people to her…along with a quiet strength that comes

“I loved the opportunity to work with poultry farmers, to help achieve their production goals and assist in finding solutions.”

from achieving success. She really is capable of handling anything that comes her way, and along with her scientific approach and expertise, she has a natural talent for thinking outside the box. She has a passion for helping and supporting producers that is beyond reproach.”

Goodridge adds that whenever possible, Johnston “keeps her finger on the pulse of ongoing research and developments, continually improving herself and moving forward. And honestly, there isn’t any challenge that she is afraid of…Because of all this and more, she is very well thought of and respected.”

At Manitoba Agriculture, Johnston works with a team of livestock production, health and welfare specialists. She provides technical expertise to advance the poultry sector through working with producers, processors, service providers, commodity associations and research institutions. “I also collaborate with government and industry colleagues to develop programs and policies,” she notes. “Some of my goals this year include identifying the most pressing the needs of the poultry sector, helping to support industry growth and assisting poultry producers to respond to regulatory changes. I will also continue to work with the industry to further develop best practices for animal health and welfare, food safety and sustainable production, as well as assisting the poultry sector to capitalize on new opportunities.”

Johnston believes that trends in food consumption will continue to play a role in how poultry is raised and processed.

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Johnston views that current trends in poultry production in Manitoba will be similar to those found across the country. “Changes in antimicrobial usage provide both challenges and opportunities that affects the entire industry,” she says. “We must re-evaluate management techniques, carefully manage flock treatments, investigate potential alternatives to antibiotics, insist on high biosecurity protocols and ensure that good working relationships exist between veterinarians, producers and service providers. The quality of every input on a poultry farm, from chicks and poults to feed and water to air quality, has to be high in order to achieve top results from birds raised under carefully-monitored treatment programs, as well as for those raised on an antibiotic free program. We are fortunate that we have the opportunity to learn from producers in the U.S. and Europe, who have working with adjustments to antimicrobial usage for some time.”

Johnston also believes that trends in food consumption will continue to play a role in how poultry is raised and processed. “National consumption of poultry products is on the rise, as is specific demand for niche-market and convenience products. This creates an opportunity for Manitoba poultry producers and processors.”

On a personal level, Johnston is busy with her children Xander (10) and Katelyn (8) and their activities, as well as her own weekly riding lessons at a local horse farm. She enjoys the benefits of living in a rural community and taking part in available outdoor activities with friends and family. She also loves to cook, and is always looking for great new recipes using Canadian eggs, chicken or turkey. “I want to thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself in my new role at Manitoba Agriculture,” Johnston says. “I’m truly thrilled to be helping the poultry industry here continue to be successful. I’m very proud to work with such a vibrant, compassionate industry. While I enjoy working with the birds, the people are what make this such a great sector to work with.”

Darryl Legge

Young chicken farmer overcomes geographic challenges.

By Kim Waalderbos

Chicken farming in Canada’s most eastern province is not without its challenges, but one young farmer is keen to tackle broiler production on the “Rock”.

As a teenager, Darryl Legge couldn’t get far enough from the family farm. “I remember being 17 and helping unload chicks thinking I’m never coming back here,” he says. He achieved a degree in political science from Newfoundland’s Memorial University followed by a few years working in jobs as far afield as British Columbia. Soon, Legge was seeing the farm he left behind through a different lens.

“Sometimes you have to walk away from what you’ve always known to realize what you want to do,” he says, adding he encourages others to get a few years experience off farm before joining the family business. “Work different jobs, experience other industries, talk to different people, look ahead to where your job can progress and see if you can envision yourself in those roles.”

By 2007, Legge was in his late 20s and decided to join his parents in business as a third-generation farmer. He’s the youngest of three siblings, and the one who chose the “sights and smells” of farming. “Chicken farming can offer a good life, income and lifestyle,” the producer says.

The two generations would farm together for two years before transitioning to the younger Legge. The family didn’t seek a consultant for help with their succession plan. Legge has since learned more about succession planning through his involvement as member and former chair of the Newfoundland Young Farmers Forum and encourages other farm families to use the resources that are available.

“It can get complicated when mixing business with emotions and family members,” Legge says. “People’s expectations can change. There can be disagreements

and misunderstandings. It’s nice to formally have something written down so no one’s surprised when you go to sign the final agreement.”

Located on the Avalon Peninsula in southeast Newfoundland, Legge’s farm is comprised of 120,000 birds in eight cycles over four barns on two sites: Harbour Main and Holyrood. Since assuming ownership, Legge has been diligently focused on innovating and improving efficiencies.

Legge manages 120,000 broilers in eight cycles a year, over four barns on two sites.

He’s essentially gutted the barns and replaced the electrical, ventilation, heating, waterers, feeders, cleaning equipment and incorporated computer controls. In the process, Legge has improved his labour efficiency significantly. He now has two full-time and four part-time employees.

He says technology, such as the bin weigh scales and humidity controls, have paid for themselves quickly by controlling feed costs and improving bird gains. Legge doesn’t believe his barns are much different than others across the country, though he prides himself on being able to match or better production numbers, including mortality rates, bird size and feed conversions.

At 38-years-old, Darryl Legge is one of the youngest broiler producers in his province.

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Legge aims to keep his facilities simple. Utilizing the same equipment consistently over all four barns means fewer systems and sizes for stocking replacement parts. Also, with equipment dealers located on the mainland, in the Maritimes and beyond, it’s not feasible to fly a representative to Newfoundland every time something needs fixing at the farm. Legge attempts most repairs through trial and error, armed with equipment manuals and phone calls to the service help lines.

The province’s island location also means Legge is sourcing his inputs long in advance. Grain is brought to the Island in grain boats and processed through a mill in St. John’s. He orders chaff from the main sawmill months in advance.

Financing barn upgrades and expansions can also be a challenge in Newfoundland.

Legge is one of six broiler farmers in the province – all are in the Avalon Peninsula within short distance to the processing plant. The provincial industry is structured such that there’s one main vertically integrated company (with farms, feed mill and processing plant) that holds the province’s entire broiler quota. What the company doesn’t produce in its own barns is then contracted to independent farmers like Legge. “We’re in a supply managed industry nationally, but provincially we don’t hold quotas in Newfoundland.”

This has proven to be a real challenge in the past says Legge. “How do you secure funding for an upgrade or expansion with no quota or license?” he notes. “It’s a hard sell to get an accredited lender on board.”

As a further stumbling block, the grower contract Legge and others hold guarantees a market with one year’s notice of any

changes. To lenders, that’s proven to be too much instability in the past.

STABILITY

Now, the future is looking a bit more stable. The relationship between growers and the province’s quota holder has greatly improved and there’s indication of a 10-year revolving contract, with the opportunity for those farms with grower contracts to potentially access more quota to expand flock sizes. “This should make us more attractive for financing,” Legge says.

It also gives him the opportunity to consider expansion. In the future, Legge knows he may need to relocate his farm. With 30 acres of land currently owned, it’s not enough to support the manure generated by his flock.

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up to an hour offsite for use by other farmers. And because the broiler barns are in the heart of their communities, Legge is under intense neighbourhood pressure to not store manure on-farm for too long before complaints develop.

NEED TO INNOVATE

Legge often performs his own research trials – like a bedding trial that compared pelletized grass, shredded paper and shavings to find what is most efficient for his farm. He’s the first farm in Newfoundland to trial a thermal fogger and has been very pleased with the time and chemical saved while getting into every crack and crevice in his barns.

Recently, he’s had success trialling an organic insecticide that uses spores to target and kill grain beetles. “We’ve been able to attack the life cycle and control the beetle

without having a negative effect on the birds in the barn,” he says, noting he’s often reading research articles and features about other Canadian farms to learn.

“We have to innovate,” Legge says. “With our industry structure, there’s only so much money in the pie that we’re going to get as income, so it’s up to us to control costs.”

At 38-years-old, Legge is one of the youngest broiler producers in his province.

“It’s difficult for new people to get in our industry, and for seasoned farmers to get out,” Legge says.

For now, he focuses on what he can control on farm. In quieter moments, he can often be found in his barns, sitting on a bucket, observing his birds and identifying ways to improve their welfare and environment. “I love what I do,” he says. “Chicken farming is a great lifestyle.”

Legge says there are numerous barriers to entering or leaving his province’s broiler industry.

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Ask the Vet

By Tom Inglis

Getting poultry health right

As a new poultry farmer, I have little room for error. Do you have any tips for getting poultry health right and quickly fixing any problems that arise?

The best time to develop a relationship with all the professionals you need for the operation is when you start planning a facility or expansion. While every producer will develop a relationship with lawyers, bankers, accountants, contractors, processors and equipment suppliers, they often wait to get to know their nutritionist until the first feed order and their veterinarian after their first mortality or production event.

Situations generally work out the best when veterinarians, along with service representatives and nutritionists, have been invited into the operation from the beginning. We can help review plans for the barn, equipment selection and even zoning meetings with neighbours.

It is fair to say that every operation will eventually see a bird health or disease crisis, so investing in the team you will need and building an effective relationship has a big impact on performance under pressure. Not surprisingly, the farms with the least problems have the least experience diagnosing and treating disease or production problems and can perform slowly and poorly when it does happen. The only way to get good at things that are important and time sensitive is to invest in coaching, make a plan and practice the process.

Learn from the experienced

Another important part of the team that often gets forgotten is leaning on the support of experienced farmers. The instinctual nature of these farmers is

uncanny and can bring tremendous support to a young business and farm. Not only do they understand the intricacies of running a farm but acknowledge the financial burden associated with it. They have seen market volatility and can sympathize when times are tight. But, the one of the most valuable aspects that a farming mentor brings to the table is their ability to read a flock and offer advice along the way. Experienced poultry farmers often run trials on their flocks, using different techniques of brooding, ventilation, supplements, sanitizers and production practices. These trials aren’t set up in a scientific arena but give direction to what can subjectively work at the farm level. Additionally, most experienced farmers have staff working for them and can shed light on

how to be a successful manager and boss.

Don’t skip checkups

Health problems usually sneak up on producers, and while most come on slowly over time, related to multiple risk factors and stresses, they usually feel like they strike out of the blue. Just like our own health, the regular check up and routine testing is the only way to avoid major break downs in health and is far more cost effective and much less painful. By the time symptoms are obvious, most preventative tools are no longer effective and more drastic therapies and interventions are required. Just like we can’t buy insurance after a fire, the time to invest in flock and farm health planning is at the very beginning. In the initial stages of farming, when cash flow is tight, making the decision to hire or request veterinary support may seem premature but because the cash flow depends on the birds’ health and performance it is also the best time to manage that risk and benefit from identifying and correcting weaknesses.

Veterinary support can help mitigate some of those uncomfortable first flocks where everything is new and unknown. Helping design flock health plans with new producers can help give direction and guidance to allow for increased profitability in the early years. In summary, for new poultry producers it is invaluable to organize a team that will allow for the highest chance of success and provide the necessary support in the early years as you develop your business.

Tom Inglis is managing partner and founder of Poultry Health Services, which provides diagnostic and flock health consulting for producers and allied industry. Please send questions for the Ask the Vet column to poultry@annexweb.com.

Owen Willems

Geneticist oversees turkey breeding program at Hendrix Genetics.

By Karen Dallimore

Have you ever seen the Scottish Highland Games and wondered what these people do for their day job? If you guessed that the burly, bearded guy in a kilt tossing a caber was a turkey geneticist, you would have been cheering on Owen Willems.

Willems is the kind of guy who is used to competing. He’s used to doing what needs to be done to get the job done, whether it’s tossing a heavy wooden pole or developing a new line of heavy turkey toms.

In high school and university, Willems was a high-level track and field competitor in shot put and discus throwing, which somehow translated into competing in Highland Games. He admits that caber tossing is a niche thing but it’s a sport that has taken him right across Canada to compete, from Victoria, B.C. through Regina, Sask., and all the way to the Antigonish Games in Halifax.

“Each competition is different,” Willems says, with the caber typically being whatever large tree is on hand. It could be 25-feet long weighing 80 pounds or 18-feet long weighing 140 pounds – you never know until you show up.

But he’s good with that. Venturing into unknown territory is typical for this young geneticist, guided by an important natural curiosity. As he explained, research and development (R&D) has some structure to it but is largely self-directed to come up with new and exciting ideas.

Willems was born and raised in London, Ont. His grandparents did some cash cropping but he had little exposure to

birds outside of the backyard chickens his grandfather raised. “I’m not sure any of my past experience has related to my career in agriculture,” Willems says. That background has pros and cons: he has dealt with a steeper learning curve in animal handling, but he carries no preconceived ideas of how things should be done.

He received a bachelor of science in molecular biology and genetics from the

University of Guelph in 2008. He then worked with Atlantic cod to earn a master’s of science degree in animal breeding and genetics in 2010, providing him with a good background in aquaculture. From there Willems worked towards his PhD in animal breeding and genetics under the supervision of Dr. Ben Wood and Dr. Andy Robinson through the Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock. His area of research was focused primar-

Owen Willems helps make Hendrix Genetics’ turkey goals a reality.

ily on the genetics of feed efficiency and feeding behaviour in group-housed turkeys, examining the correlations between feed efficiency and time spent feeding, number of meals, feeding rate and daily feed intake. The goal was to define the most efficient turkey under commercial conditions.

After joining Hendrix Genetics full time in 2014 he entered their rotational geneticist program, through which new trainees obtain experience with different species at different global locations. That time spent working overseas for the company has been one of the highlights of his career so far, spending six months in the Netherlands and eight months in France working with turkeys, laying hens and pigs.

Willems joined Hendrix Genetics in 2014.

“He’s early in his career to have such respect and trust.”

“Relocating was difficult but worth it,” he says. “I learned a lot both technically and culturally.” Although he speaks French, he definitely appreciated that the Dutch spoke English. His wife and dog both accompanied him on his journey.

Eventually, Willems landed back in Guelph. “I would have been happy anywhere but I’m comfortable here. Guelph is tough to beat.”

He has since had the opportunity to visit other places as part of his working career, including Germany, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, New Zealand and of course all kinds of great Canadian cities and towns.

Now, as the geneticist overseeing their turkey breeding program, he plays a critical role at Hendrix Genetics. Turkeys are one of the biggest business units in the company and Hendrix is one of the largest turkey breeding and distribution companies in the world.

“He’s early in his career to have such respect and trust,” admitted Matt McCready, director of business development at Hendrix. While relatively new to the turkey industry, with him Willems brings new ideas

and new ways of thinking.

The two work together as members of a global product development team. McCready will bring the demand profile to Willems – what do turkey farmers want? What direction will they take the heavier birds? Where do we go with higher egg production? From there, Willems will lead the R&D team towards that goal.

The answers developed at the North American head office in Kitchener, Ont., will feed into a global program, such as the Optima turkey that was launched for the medium market in France last year.

As Willems explained, the information from around the world transfers internally within species. Pigs, laying hens, turkeys, fish, shrimp and now insects are in the Hendrix line-up. “Each species has different traits but the genetics are pretty much the same,” he says.

While genetics can account for roughly 60 per cent of the production improvements over the last 50 years, theoretically there should be a limit to genetic improvement at some point, however technology

continues to change.

Hendrix is heavily involved in the world of genomics, utilizing the differences between individuals at the DNA level. This technology, alongside family information and all the current phenotypic trait measures, allows for an increased rate genetic improvement year over year. As well, Hendrix maintains multiple genetic pools to provide the variability that is needed to make genetic progress, allowing researchers like Owen to expand the horizons of protein production into the future.

The R&D initiatives Willems is involved in are often fed into global genetics programs.

Ben Schlegel

A mix of practical experience and academic prowess gives this poultry vet an edge.

By Melanie Epp

Poultry veterinarian Ben Schlegel’s resume reads more like that of someone who is on the brink of retirement, not someone who’s barely in his 30s.

Not only is he a doctor of veterinary medicine, but he also studied biotechnology and economics at the University of Waterloo and holds a master’s in avian health and medicine from the University of Georgia and the University of Melbourne. For his colleagues and clients, Schlegel was an easy nomination for this year’s Who’s Who issue.

Schlegel grew up on a broiler, swine and cash crop farm near Tavistock, Ont. He has two brothers, both of whom still work on the family farm. Although he still devotes some of his time to the family farm, Schlegel chose to pursue a more scientific career, studying biotechnology and economics at the University of Waterloo. Inspired by a co-op work term with a vaccine company, he later decided to pursue veterinary medicine at the University of Guelph.

Following graduation in 2013, Schlegel began work at Poultry Health Services in Airdrie, Alta. He’s still with the company today, but now works in the newly opened practice in Stratford, Ont.

Schlegel joined Poultry Health Services in 2013.

For Dr. Tom Inglis, CEO of Poultry Health Services, Schlegel was an obvious nomination choice. Inglis said his background in practical production, plus his academic history makes him a top veterinarian.

“He’s got a really diverse and in-depth understanding of production from the farm level through the microbiological level and all of the physiology,” Inglis says. “If he were in entertainment, you’d call him a triple threat.”

Schlegel has been rising as a star for three or four years now. He spoke at a conference with Temple Grandin on humane euthanasia, and has accomplished a lot, but in a very humble, down-to-earth way.

On the diagnostic side, Inglis notes he’s been involved in spearheading a project with a collaborative group in Ireland, looking at chicken astrovirus or white chick syndrome.

“If I had one sentence to describe what Ben’s done that is impressive is, he’s gained the trust and respect of his peers and his colleagues, and he works well with other veterinarians across the industry and across the country. That’s probably the highest compliment I could give another veterinarian, is just that ability to work well and gain the respect of colleagues – that’s

Veterinarian Ben Schlegel works out of Poultry Health Services’ Stratford, Ont., location.

“If he were in entertainment, you’d call him a triple threat.”

kind of what it’s all about on the professional side,” Inglis says.

In another project, Schlegel evaluated all of the different euthanasia methods currently available for poultry. He has also conducted a full evaluation on the physiology and welfare aspects of the low atmospheric pressure stunning (LAPS) system, something that will be implemented in processing plants in the future.

Schlegel has done quite a bit of work with turkeys, including a project evaluating the strains of hemorrhagic enteritis virus (HEV), conducting the fieldwork and collaborating with a PhD student at the University of Calgary.

Having someone who grew up farming on staff “keeps us all honest,” Inglis says. “Sometimes you can start dreaming in Technicolor, and he really adds the practical element of asking whether or not we can accomplish this on the farm. He’s very valuable.”

Alberta-based poultry breeder Mike Klassen agrees. He’s known Schlegel since 2015 as one of the vets from Poultry Health Services in Airdrie that has helped with some of the submissions from his breeder farm.

“What makes Ben stand out for me is his attention to detail and explaining thoroughly what he has found,” Klassen says. “He never made me feel like he was superior and was interested in whatever input I could give him.

“There was a time when we were struggling with our first flock of 708s (Aviagen) that Ben had actually come right to the farm and in my barn to observe my birds and do some postmortems,” Klassen continues. “He was very good at explaining what he was observing and willing to do more testing to back up those observations.”

Through that time, Klassen says Schlegel showed a lot of care and concern for their situation. “Not only was it a pleasant experience to work with Ben, but he also helped us navigate our way through a difficult time in the flock we were dealing with,” Klassen adds.

Perhaps that is exactly what makes Schlegel so good at his job – he thoroughly appreciates working with producers and others in the industry. “I really enjoy working with the people that I get to work with and it’s just really important to me to be involved in producing food for people,” Schlegel says.

“Specifically, as a veterinarian, I get to contribute specialized knowledge and a diagnostic solving approach to problems, and then we’re able to prevent disease in the first place and contribute to better production out there.”

The making of a monogastric nutritionist

Dr. Elijah Kiarie’s interest in farm animals originated from growing up on a small family farm in Kenya. He described obtaining a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, majoring in animal science, as the catalyst for fueling his interest in animal nutrition.

Motivated to gain the necessary skills to improve feed quality and utilization of byproducts, he pursued a master’s degree in animal szcience (nutrition). He remained compelled to advance his understanding of nutrition and moved to Canada to pursue a PhD in monogastric nutrition at the University of Manitoba, where he was awarded a doctor of philosophy degree in 2008.

Having completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Kiarie spent several years working as a research scientist in the swine and poultry nutrition industry and has made notable contributions in advancing the understanding of the application of exogenous feed enzymes to improve nutrient utilization and modulate gut health, while reducing feed costs and environmental impact. This research resulted in patent applications and invention disclosures related to the development of feed technologies for improving health and productivity of farm animals in addition to many significant scientific publications contributing to this area of research.

Kiarie joined the University of Guelph as an assistant professor in 2016 and was appointed as the Mcintosh Family Professor in poultry nutrition. He is concentrating on two areas of research at this point in his career; the gastrointestinal tract as a potential rate-limiting factor in survival and productivity of poultry and ways to manipulate perinatal nutrition for stronger skeletal growth to improve productivity, skeletal integrity and welfare.

A RISING STAR

Kiarie’s ongoing research project entitled Investigating optimal

feed structure for promoting pullet gut and skeletal development for enhanced layers productivity is in part supported by CPRC. This project aims to investigate use of dietary insoluble fiber to alter diet structure in developing pullets with the objective of promoting gut and skeletal health and productivity in laying hens. The ongoing experiments will determine the effects of the addition of fiber on: gut health and performance, and skeletal development and performance in the pullet stage through to the end of the laying cycle. A recent finding of this research shows

that enhancing the digestive capacity through feed additives and processing plays an integral role in improved utilization of nutrients. Additionally, distinct feed additives and functional factors can complement each other through different modes of action on the gut. Kiarie will continue research to elucidate whether this is an additive, antagonistic or synergistic relationship.

CPRC, its board of directors and member organizations would like to acknowledge Kiarie as a ‘Rising Star’. His research responds directly to the needs of the scientific and poultry industry and addresses industry and CPRC research priorities. We anticipate that the outcomes of this research will benefit the poultry industry.

CPRC, its board of directors and member organizations are committed to supporting and enhancing Canada’s poultry sector through research and related activities. For more details on these or any other CPRC activities, please contact The Canadian Poultry Research Council at 613-5665916, info@cp-rc.ca, or visit us at cp-rc.ca.

The membership of the CPRC consists of Chicken Farmers of Canada, Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, Turkey Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada and the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors’ Council. CPRC’s mission is to address its members’ needs through dynamic leadership in the creation and implementation of programs for poultry research in Canada, which may also include societal concerns.

Dr. Elijah Kiarie joined the University of Guelph as an assistant professor in 2016 and was appointed as the Mcintosh Family Professor in poultry nutrition.

WHO’S WHO DIRECTORY & LISTINGS

ALBERTA

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

DIRT WILLY GAME BIRD FARM AND HATCHERY

53116 Range Rd. 210, Ardrossan, AB T8G 2E4

Ph: (780) 922 6080

FAIRLANE HATCHERY

PO Box 12, Skiff, AB T0G 2B0

Ph: (403) 222 0000

FRASER VALLEY CHICK SALES LTD., (LETHBRIDGE HATCHERY)

1520 - 39 St. N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 6L4

Ph: (403) 327 0491

HARISE EGG PROCESSING AND HATCHERY

NW 4-50-24 W 4th, RR 2, Leduc, AB T9E 2X2

Ph: (780) 986 5013

LILYDALE - SOFINA FOODS INC.

7503 - 127th Ave., Edmonton, AB T5C 1R9

Ph: (780) 475 6607

MAPLE LEAF CONSUMER FOODS

4710 - 39 Ave., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3G2

Ph: (780) 421 0638

MILLER HATCHERIES

10011 94A Ave., Westlock, AB T7P 2M7

Ph: (780) 349 6691

ROCHESTER HATCHERY

27020 Hwy. 18, RR 1 Westlock, AB T7P 2R9

Ph: (780) 307 3622

SUNRISE HATCHERY INC.

9420 - 109 St., Westlock, AB T7P 2R4

Ph: (780) 307 3622

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, (Edmonton Research Station F-83, Poultry Research Facility)

116 St. and 83 Ave.

Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3

Ph: (780) 492 7694 (Hatchery)

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Armena

Sunworks Farm Ltd.

PO Box 55, AB T0B 0G0

Ph: (780) 672 9799 Fax: (780) 672 9984

Athabasca

Katherine Nelson

PO Box 336, AB T9S 2A4

Ph: (780) 675 4741

Bassano

Hutterian Brethren Church of Newell, (Newell Colony)

PO Box 360, AB T0J 0B0

Ph: (403) 641 2121

Bezanson

Mini Creek Farm Ltd.

PO Box 40, AB T0H 0G0

Ph: (780) 568 3308

Blackfalds

Hutterian Brethren Church of Bentley (Bentley Colony)

RR 1, AB T0M 0J0

Ph: (403) 885 5095

Bluffton

Torben Velling

RR 2, AB T0C 0M0

Ph: (403) 843 2860

Breton

Purnima Farms

PO Box 575, AB T0C 0P0

Ph: (780) 696 2332 Fax: (780) 696 2402

Calgary

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

3404 - 56th Ave. SE, AB T2C 2C3

Ph: (403) 279 1779 Fax: (403) 236 5323

Calgary

1899029 Alberta Ltd., (Sparks Eggs)

RR 6, AB T2M 4L5

Ph: (403) 285 3447

Carbon

1315153 Alberta Corp., (Britestone Farming)

PO Box 129, AB T0M 0L0

Ph: (403) 572 3049 ext 245

Cardston

Hutterian Brethren Church of East Cardston (1977)

General Delivery, AB T0K 0K0

Ph: (403) 653 2451

Castor

Hutterian Brethren of Castor

PO Box 547, AB T0C 0X0

Ph: (403) 882 3305 Fax: (403) 882 2200

Cayley

MacMillan Farming Company Ltd., (Pekisko)

General Delivery, AB T0L 0P0

Ph: (403) 395 2221

Delia

Cloverleaf Colony Farming Co. Ltd.

PO Box 269, AB T0J 0W0

Ph: (403) 364 3605 Fax: (403) 364 3606

Drumheller

Starland Colony

PO Box 1720, AB T0J 0Y0

Ph: (403) 772 2133 Fax: (403) 772 2152

Eaglesham

Codesa Colony, (Peace Country Poultry Farms)

PO Box 300, AB T0H 1H0

Ph: (780) 359 2422

Fort Macleod

Driview Farms, (Gerrit and Janet Van Hierden)

PO Box 1123, AB T0L 0Z0

Ph: (403) 553 2178

Grande Prairie

Hutterian Brethren Church of Grandview, (Grandview Colony)

723042B Range Rd. 74, AB T8X 4L1

Ph: (780) 532 6500

Granum

Hutterian Brethren Church of Granum

PO Box 360, AB T0K 1A0

Ph: (403) 687 2180

Hay River

Hay River Poultry Farms Ltd.

52 Wildrose Dr., NT X0E 0R4

Ph: (867) 876 0645 Fax: (867) 874 2216

Hilda

Roseglen Farming Co. Ltd.

Box 117, AB T0J 1R0

Ph: (403) 838 2272 ext 712

Fax: (403) 838 2039

Hussar

Ridgeland Hutterian Brethren

PO Box 64, AB T0J 1S0

Ph: (403) 787 2100 Fax: (403) 787 2485

Huxley

Hutterian Brethren Church of Huxley, (Huxley Colony)

RR 2, AB T0M 0Z0

Ph: (403) 442 2488

Irracana

Hutterian Brethren Church of Tschetter, (Tschetter Colony)

General Delivery, AB T0M 1B0

Ph: (403) 935 4406

Irvine

Hutterian Brethren Church of Elkwater, (Elkwater Colony)

PO Box 117, AB T0J 1V0

Ph: (403) 834 2120 Fax: (403) 834 2006

La Crete

Wild Rose Poultry Farms, (Abraham F. Wall)

PO Box 924, AB T0H 2H0

Ph: (780) 928 2557

La Crete

Savage Farm, (Corny F. Wall)

PO Box 1024, AB T0H 2H0

Ph: (780) 928 2721

Lethbridge

Harvest Haven Market Farm

RR 8, Site 22, Comp. 1, AB T1J 4P4

Ph: (403) 329 9157 Fax: (403) 329 3412

Morinville

Moralta Poultry Farms, (Morinville Colony)

RR 2, AB T8R 1P5

Ph: (780) 939 2118 Fax: (780) 939 3452

Morinville

Kuku Farms

RR 1, AB T8R 1P4

Ph: (780) 777 7786

Nobleford

Galimax Trading Inc.

117 13th St., AB T0L 1S0

Ph: (403) 715 8470

Nobleford

5 Grain Eggs Ltd.

Box 596, AB T0L 1S0

Ph: (403) 308 3502

Oyen

Acadia Hutterian Brethren Ltd., (Acadia Colony)

PO Box 210, AB T0J 2J0

Ph: (403) 664 2406

Pincher Creek

Hutterian Brethren Church of Spring Point

PO Box 249, AB T1K 3Z8

Ph: (403) 553 2284

Pincher Creek

Hutterian Brethren of Pincher Creek

PO Box 1028, AB T0K 1W0

Ph: (403) 627 4021

Red Deer

Hutterian Brethren Church of Pine Hill (P.H. Egg Farms)

RR 4, AB T4N 5E4

Ph: (403) 886 4626 Fax: (403) 886 4656

Standard

Standard Hutterian Brethren, (Standard Colony Farming Co. Ltd.)

PO Box 390, AB T0J 3G0

Ph: (403) 644 2224 Fax: (403) 644 2196

Viking

Hutterian Brethren Church of Viking, (Viking Colony)

PO Box 840, AB T0B 4N0

Ph: (780) 336 4972

Vulcan

Hutterian Brethren Church of the Little Bow Colony

PO Box 1587, AB T0L 2B0

Ph: (403) 897 2323

Warburg

Hutterian Brethren Church of Warburg, (Warburg Colony)

PO Box 520, AB T0C 2T0

Ph: (780) 628 7770 ext 106

Fax: (780) 848-2571

Warburg

Sunshine Organic Farm, (Edward & Sherrill Horvath)

RR 1, AB T0C 2T0

Ph: (780) 848 2288 Fax: (780) 848 2295

Warner

Plainview Hutterian Brethren, (Country Morning)

PO Box 240, AB T0K 2L0

Ph: (403) 642 2111 ext 526 Fax: (403) 642 2085

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Lethbridge

Egg Processing Innovations Cooperative, (EPIC)

2525 36 St. N., AB T1H 5L1

Ph: (403) 394 7756 Fax: (403) 394 7738

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd. Ph: (877) 449 3447 admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.canadianpoultry.ca

Smith Poultry Consulting 16 Precourt Place, Cartier, MB R4K 1B3

Ph: (204) 864 2083 smithpoultryconsulting@mymts.net

Verus Animal Nutrition

3220 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C3

Ph: (204) 414 9400 Fax: (204) 414 9405 andy@verusalliance.com www.verusalliance.com

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Trish Booy Manager, Agriculture 6130 67th St, Unit #300 Red Deer, AB T4P 3M1 Ph: (403) 309 4792 patricia.booy@bmo.com

Dean Dunand Manager, Agriculture 606 4th Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N7 Ph: (403) 382 3220 dean.dunand@bmo.com

Brendan Scholten

Relationship Manager, Agriculture

606 4th Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N7

Ph: (403) 382 3209 brendan.scholten@bmo.com

Normand Therrien Manager, Agriculture

390 St. Albert Rd., St. Albert, AB T8N 5J9

Ph: (780) 419 4025 normand.therrien@bmo.com

CIBC

Reint Boelman

Agriculture Manager

100 - 10 Hebert Rd. St. Albert, AB T8N 5T8

Ph: (780) 307 2346 Fax: (780) 307 2356 reint.boelman@cibc.com

Kevin Van Bussel

Senior Manager, Commercial Banking #4, 5111, 22nd St., Red Deer, AB T4R 2K1

Ph: (403) 340 4500 ext 304 Fax: (403) 340 4518 kevin.vanbussel@cibc.com

Georgina Knitel

Agriculture Banking Specialist, Western Specialized Segments

701- 4th Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 4A5

Ph: (403) 382 2000 ext 301 Fax: (403) 382 2035 georgina.knitel@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada /Financement agricole Canada

1800 rue Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900 Fax: (306) 780 8919

Toll Free: (888) 332 3301 www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC Royal Bank

Dennis Small Vice President, Commercial Financial Services

Central Alberta

4943 Ross St., Red Deer, AB T4N 1X8

Ph: (403) 340 7238 Fax: (403) 340 7307 dennis.small@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Roxane Lieverse

Director and Group Lead, Agricultural Banking 700 2nd St. SW, Suite 3950 Calgary, AB T2P 2W1

Ph: (403) 221 6685 roxane.lieverse@scotiabank.com

TD Canada Trust

Kelly Toft, District Manager, Agriculture Services, Southern Alberta Suite 801, 400 4th Ave. S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 4E1

Ph: (403) 381 5026 Fax: (403) 381 5082 kelly.toft@td.com

Calvin J. Roy, District Manager, Agriculture Services, Central Alberta 63 Clearview Marketway Red Deer, AB T4P 0N1

Ph: (403) 340 7404 Fax: (403) 340 7409 calvin.j.roy@td.com

Lynda Campbell, District Manager, Agriculture Services, Northern Alberta 5409 Discovery Way, Leduc Alberta, T9E 8N4

Ph: (403) 615-4053 Fax: (780) 980 4763 lynda.campbell@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT/ UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Alberta & Territories regional office 9700 Jasper Ave., Suite 945, Edmonton, AB T5J 4C3

Ph: (780) 495 4141 Fax: (780) 495 3324

ATS-Bulletin-SEA-AB@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MARKETING COUNCIL

#305 J.G. O’Donoghue Building, 7000 - 113 St., Edmonton AB T6H 5T6

Ph: (780) 427 2164

marketingcouncil@gov.ab.ca www.agriculture.alberta.ca/marketingcouncil

ALBERTA AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

O.S. Longman Building, 6909 - 116 St., Edmonton AB T6H 4P2

Ph: (780) 415 9624 Fax: (780) 415 0810

chunu.mainali@gov.ab.ca www.agric.gov.ab.ca

2018-2019 Board of directors

Jeff Kamlah, Chair

Dave Mandel, Vice-Chair

Scott Olson, TFC Director

Graham Gilchrist, Director

Laurel Winter, Director

Alberta Turkey Producers is the voice of the turkey production industry in Alberta. Our leadership and service contribute to creating a stable environment for the protection and growth of the Alberta turkey industry. contact

#101 2520 Ellwood Drive SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0A9

Ph: 780-465-5755 Fax: 780-465-5528

info@albertaturkey.com www.albertaturkey.com

Lister

Bren-Den Ventures Ltd., (Sunshine Valley Organics)

550 - 40 St., BC V0B 1C1

Ph: (250) 428 8948

Lone Butte

Trembling Aspen

8212 Hwy. 24, BC V0K 1X2

Ph: (250) 906 0627

Nanoose Bay

0917522 B.C. Ltd., (Springford Farm Egg Co.)

1934 Northwest Bay Rd. BC V9P 9C5

Ph: (250) 468 7540 Fax: (250) 468 7545

Nelson

Frederik Mansveld, Pamela Mansveld, (Mill Creek Farm)

6155 Harrop Procter Rd., BC V1L 6P9

Ph: (250) 229 4717

Redstone

A&S Enterprise Management Inc., (Pasture to Plate)

3781 Chezacut Rd., BC V0L 1S0

Ph: (250) 394 4005

Ruskin

Thompson Creek Farm, (Phillip Northrop)

10437 Wilson Rd., BC V4S 1B4

Ph: (604) 462 9641

Surrey

Selde Farm

3138 144 St., BC V4P 1R1

Ph: (604) 536 7510

Terrace

414612 B.C. Ltd., (Daybreak Farms Ltd.)

4423 Eby St., BC V8G 0B3

Ph: (250) 638 0777 Fax: (250) 638 8757

Vernon

Quail’s Farm

644 Irish Creek Rd., BC V1H 1T4

Ph: (250) 549 6768

Victoria

Michael Romaine, (Healing Farm)

5971 Old East Rd., BC V8Y 1V7

Ph: (250) 652 6456

Westbridge

Frank and Deborah Van Oyen, (Springhill Eggs)

3220 Christian Valley Rd., PO Box 114, BC V0H 2B0

Ph: (250) 446 2365

Westholme

Burnbrae Farms Ltd., (Island Eggs, A Division of Burnbrae Farms Ltd.)

3492 Mt. Sicker Rd., PO Box 1, BC V0R 3C0

Ph: (250) 246 9298 Fax: (250) 246 2110

Whitehorse

Farmer Robert’s Store Inc., (Farmer Robert’s)

21 Waterfront Place, YT Y1A 6V1

Ph: (867) 344 8444

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Abbotsford

Vanderpol’s Eggs Ltd.

3911 Mt. Lehman Rd., BC V4X 2N1

Ph: (604) 856 4127 Fax: (604) 856 6724

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Ambrose Poultry Consulting Ltd. PO Box 80, Stn. Whonnock, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1V9

Ph: (604) 302 1352 Fax: (604) 462 0943 dr.ambrose@telus.net

Dr. Neil Ambrose, HND Ag., DVM, ACPV, PAACO, Certified Animal Welfare Auditor

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd. 30325 Canary Court, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2N4

Ph: (604) 854 6600 Fax: (604) 854 6100 admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.canadianpoultry.ca

Intertek - Cargo Inspection & Testing 105 - 9000 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby, BC V5J 5J3

Ph: (604) 454 9011 Fax: (604) 434 1850 www.intertek.com

Poultry Plus Veterinary Consulting Ltd. 11660 Sylvester Rd., Mission, BC V2V 4J1

Ph: (604) 820 5556 Fax: (604) 820 6663 poultryplus@hotmail.com

Dr. Ralph Hopkins, D.V.M.

SGS Canada Inc.

3260 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 4R4

Ph: (604) 324 1166 Fax: (604) 324 1177

nilmini.wijewickreme@sgs.com www.sgs.ca

Smith Poultry Consulting 16 Precourt Place, Cartier, MB R4K 1B3

Ph: (204) 864 2083 smithpoultryconsulting@mymts.net

S.J. Ritchie Research Farms (commercial trials)

30325 Canary Court

Abbotsford, BC V4X 2N4

Ph: (604) 854 6600, (877) 449 3447

Verus Animal Nutrition

3220 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C3

Ph: (204) 414 9400 Fax: (204) 414 9405 rhett@verusalliance.com www.verusalliance.com

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Lana Dueck

Vice President, Commercial Banking 1180 Columbia St. W., Unit 101-F Kamloops, BC

Ph: (250) 828 8825 lana.dueck@bmo.com

David Fuerst

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 8249 Eagle Landing Parkway Chilliwack, BC V2R 0P9

Ph: (604) 793 7274 david.fuerst@bmo.com

John Howard

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 5711, 176-A Street

Surrey, BC V3S 6S6

Ph: (604) 574 6855

john.howard@bmo.com

Teri Kopp

Account, Manager Agriculture PO Box 70, 510 Cliff Ave. Enderby, BC V0E 1V0

Ph: (250) 838 5820

teri.kopp@bmo.com

Caroline Neumann

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 585 England Ave. Courtenay, BC V9N 2N2

Ph: (250) 703 5330

caroline.neumann@bmo.com

Iain Sutherland Agriculture Manager 32988 South Fraser Way

Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A8

Ph: (604) 504 4978

iain.sutherland@bmo.com

Ryan Wettlaufer

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 21 Station St. Duncan, BC V9L 1M2

Ph: (250) 715 2705

ryan.wettlaufer@bmo.com

CIBC

Iain McIntyre

Director and Team Lead, Commercial Banking

400 Burrard St., Floor 7

Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6

Ph.: (604) 665 1206

iain.mcintyre@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada

/Financement agricole Canada

1800 rue Hamilton St.

Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900 Fax: (306) 780 8919

Toll Free: (888) 332 3301

www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC

Rick Hansum

Vice President, Commercial Financial Services 200 – 31975 South Fraser Way

Abbotsford, BC V2T 1V5

Ph: (604) 855 5313 Fax: (604) 850 2832

rick.hansum@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Marit Kostelyk

Agricultural Market Lead, BC Agriculture

8661 201 St., Unit 340

Langley, BC V2Y 0G9

Ph: (604) 513 4020

marit.kostelyk@scotiabank.com

Henri Peeters

Director and Group Lead, Agricultural Banking 8661 201 St., Unit 340

Langley, BC V2Y 0G9

Ph: (604) 513 4024

henri.peeters@scotiabank.com

250 – 32160 South Fraser Way

Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W5

Phone: 604-556-3348 • bcemb@bcegg.com

Family-owned and operated farms that support the community and ensure a choice of high quality eggs.

BC Egg Board of Directors

Chair Gunta Vitins, B.Sc., B.Ed, MBA Vice-Chair, EFC Representative Walter Siemens Director, EFC Alternative Amyn Alibhai, BBA Director, Secretary Matt Vane

Director Barry Lockwood, M. Hort.

BC Egg Management

Executive Director Katie Lowe, PAg

Manager Operations & Logistics Joey Aebig, BBA

Manager Communications and Marketing Amanda Brittain, MA, ABC

Manager Finance Erin Duetta

Executive Assistant Nicole Thompson

TD Canada Trust

Jeremy Siddall, District Manager, Agriculture Services

1633 Ellis Street, Unit 100 Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A8

Ph: (250) 681 4656 Fax: (250) 712 5470 jeremy.siddall@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

British Columbia regional office 4321 Still Creek Dr., Suite 420 Burnaby, BC V5C 6S7

Ph: (604) 292 5858 Fax: (604) 292 5891 atsbc@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

ANIMAL HEALTH CENTRE

1767 Angus Campbell Rd., Abbotsford BC V3G 2M3

Ph: (604) 556 3003 Fax: (604) 556 3010 Toll Free: (800) 661 9903 (BC only) pahb@gov.bc.ca www.al.gov.bc.ca

BRITISH COLUMBIA FARM INDUSTRY REVIEW BOARD

PO Box 9129, Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria BC V8W 9B5

Ph: (250) 356 8945 Fax: (250) 356 5131 firb@gov.bc.ca http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/boards-commissions-tribunals/ bc-farm-industry-review-board

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - BC Coastal/ Mainland/Interior (includes Yukon) 4321 Still Creek Dr., Suite 400, Burnaby, BC V5C 6S7

Ph: (604) 292 5700 Fax: (604) 292 5605

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Western Area Office 1115 57th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB BC AB SK MB T2E 9B2

Ph: (587) 230 2200 Fax: (587) 230 2253 www.inspection.gc.ca

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

PO Box 9120, Stn. Prov. Govt., Victoria BC V8W 9E2

Ph: (250) 387 6121 http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/ agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/ animal-production/poultry

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, 248-2357 Main Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4

Ph: (604) 822 1219 lfs.dean@ubc.ca www.landfood.ubc.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - BC Division

c/o PO Box 2100, Sardis Station Main, Chilliwack, BC V2R 1A5

Ph: (604) 866 2378 Fax: (604) 794 3697 rjdornan@telus.net

BC Chicken Growers’ Association PO Box 581, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z8

Ph: (604) 859 9332 Fax: (604) 853 4808 office@bcchickengrowers.ca www.poultryinmotion.ca

Dale Krahn, President; Fred Redekop, Vice-President; Directors: Mark Bartel, Ravi Bathe, Ray Baylis, Brad Driediger, Dave Martens, Jeff Spitters, Brian Whitta. Administrator: Margret Duin.

BC Chicken Marketing Board

101 - 32450 Simon Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2T 4J2

Ph: (604) 859 2868 Fax: (604) 859 2811 info@bcchicken.ca www.bcchicken.ca

Robin Smith, Chair; Derek Janzen, Vice Chair; Alistair Johnson, Member; Ray Nickel, Member; Ralph Payne, Member. Bill Vanderspek, Executive Director; Christine Rickson, Executive Assistant.

BC Egg Marketing Board

250 - 32160 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W5

Ph: (604) 556 3348 Fax: (604) 556 3410 bcemb@bcegg.com www.bcegg.com

Gunta Vitins, Chair; Walter Siemens, Vice-Chair, EFC Representative; Amyn Alibhai, Director, EFC Alternative; Matt Vane, Director, Secretary; Barry Lockwood, Director. Management: Katie Lowe, Executive Director; Joey Aebig, Manager Operations & Logistics; Amanda Brittain, Manager Communications and Marketing; Erin Duetta, Manager Finance; Nicole Thompson, Executive Assistant.

BC Egg Producers’ Association

250 - 32160 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W5 Ph: (604) 807 4866 bcepa@bcegg.com

Mark Siemens, President.

BC Poultry Association c/o 250 - 32160 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W5

Ph: (604) 309 7104 steveheppell@shaw.ca

Steve Heppell, President. BC Turkey Association 106 - 19329 Enterprise Way, Surrey, BC V3S 6J8

Ph: (604) 534 5644 Fax: (604) 534 3651 association@bcturkey.com www.bcturkey.com

Steve Heppell, President, Chair of PA; James Krahn, Director, Education & Events, Director of PA; Steven Redekop, Director, Secretary-Treasurer, Industry & Research; Derek Edwards, Director, Events, Biosecurity; Stan Thiessen,Director, SPFG.

British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission #180 - 32160 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W5

Ph: (604) 850 1854 Fax: (604) 850 1683 info@bcbhec.com www.bcbhec.com

Jim Collins, Chair; Allan Cross, Vice Chair. Directors: Beata Kunze, Allan Mulder, Joe Neels.

British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Producers’ Association

PO Box 191, Abbotsford, BC V4X 3R2

Ph: (604) 864 7556 association@bcbhec.com www.bcbhec.com

Chair, Bryan Brandsma; Vice Chair, Sharmain Bennie; Director, Art deRuiter,

Director, Angela Groothof; Secretary, Sandra Jansen.

British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board 106 - 19329 Enterprise Way, Surrey, BC V3S 6J8

Ph: (604) 534 5644 Fax: (604) 534 3651 info@bcturkey.com

Philip Hochstein, Chair; Shawn Heppell, Board Member, TFC Alternate, Specialty and New Entrant Committee Chair; Les Burm, Board Member & Vice Chair, BCPA & BCTA, Vic Redekop, Board Member, TFC Rep. & COMB. Staff: Michel Benoit, General Manager and Marketing; Nancy Sampson, Executive Assistant & Administration; Susan Mallory, Auditor & Grower Liaison for Board, Secretary to BC Turkey Association. Western Meeting of Poultry Clinicians & Pathologists

30325 Canary Court, Abbotsford BC V4X 2N4

Ph: (604) 854 6600 Fax: (604) 854 6100 admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.westvet.com

Dr. Bill Cox, President, WMPCP, wrcox@ telus.net; Dr. Stewart Ritchie, Secretary/ Treasurer, WMPCP, stewart.ritchie@canadianpoultry.ca.

MANITOBA

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

BERG’S POULTRY FARM AND HATCHERY

Hwy. 45 E., PO Box 547, Russell, MB R0J 1W0

Ph: (204) 773 2562

CARLETON HATCHERIES

Hwy. 216 S., Grunthal, MB R0A 0R0

Ph: (204) 434 6886

CHARISON’S TURKEY HATCHERY

89073 E Road 7E, Gunton, MB R0C 1H0

Ph: (204) 886 2922

CLARK HY-LINE INC.

PO Box 48, Site 520, RR 5, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y5

Ph: (204) 725 3500

FRIENDLY FAMILY FARMS LTD. (HATCHERY DIVISION)

247 Centre Ave., Blumenort, MB R0A 0C0

Ph: (204) 326 2384

GRANNY’S POULTRY CO-OPERATIVE (MANITOBA) LTD.

750 Pandora Ave. E., Winnipeg, MB R2C 4G5

Ph: (204) 488 2230

HIDDEN VALLEY COLONY LTD.

PO Box 69, Austin, MB R0H 0C0

Ph: (204) 637 2506

JAMES VALLEY HATCHERY

PO Box 324, Elie, MB R0H 0H0

Ph: (204) 353 2006

MAPLE GROVE HATCHERY

32 Tower Ave., Steinbach, MB R5G 0B8

Ph: (204) 326 3454

SNOW VALLEY FARMS LTD.

PO Box 2587, Winkler, MB R6W 4C3

Ph: (204) 325 8487

STEINBACH HATCHERY & FEED

231 Main St., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Y7

Ph: (204) 326 3454

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Altamont

Axis Farms Ltd., (Maurice Sanders)

PO Box 39, MB R0G 0A0

Ph: (204) 744 2487 Fax: (204) 744 2428

Arden

Riverside Hutterian Mutual Corporation, (Riverside Poultry Farm)

PO Box 278, MB R0J 0B0

Ph: (204) 368 2284

Cartier

Maxwell Colony Ltd.

RR 1, PO Box 210, MB R4K 1B8

Ph: (204) 864 2709 Fax: (204) 864 2175

Darlingford

Pembina Colony Ltd.

General Delivery, MB R0G 0L0

Ph: (204) 246 2081 Fax: (204) 246 2080

Deloraine

Gerard August & Marguerite Martha Raes, (Bayview Farms)

RR 1, MB R0M 0M0

Ph: (204) 747 2020 Fax: (204) 747 2448

Dugald

Ridgeland Colony Ltd.

PO Box 508, RR 1, MB R0E 0K0

Ph: (204) 866 2970 Fax: (204) 866 3084

Elie

Iberville Hutterian Mutual Corp.

PO Box 435, MB R0H 0H0

Ph: (204) 864 2058

Elkhorn

Boundary Lane Colony Farms, (Boundary Lane Colony)

PO Box 40, MB R0M 0N0

Ph: (204) 845 2111 ext 210

Fax: (204) 845 2203

Graysville

Rose Valley Holding Co. Ltd., (Rose Valley Colony Ltd.)

PO Box 93, MB R0G 0T0

Ph: (204) 828 3338 ext 208

Fax: (204) 828 3279

Headingley

Sturgeon Creek Colony Farms Ltd.

PO Box 285, MB R4J 1C1

Ph: (204) 633 2196 Fax: (204) 633 7746

High Bluff

Sommerfeld Colony Farms Ltd.

PO Box 69, MB R0H 0K0

Ph: (204) 243 2453

Lac du Bonnet

Brightstone Colony Farms Ltd.

PO Box 880, MB R0E 1A0

Ph: (204) 345 2526 Fax: (204) 345 6039

Lauder

Maple Grove Colony Ltd.

PO Box 40, MB R0M 0C0

Ph: (204) 858 2661 Fax: (204) 858 2632

Miami

Rosebank Colony Ltd.

PO Box 280, MB R0G 1H0

Ph: (204) 435 2388

Portage la Prairie

Poplar Point Colony Farms Ltd.

PO Box 910, MB R1N 3C4

Ph: (204) 267 2560

Somerset

Evergreen Colony Ltd.

PO Box 231, MB R0G 2L0

Ph: (204) 744 2596

St. Andrews

Daniel Waldner, (Daniel Waldner & Elizabeth Waldner)

1077 Fort Garry Rd., MB R1A 3W4

Ph: (204) 482 7360

St. Andrews

S & D Clouston Farms

1056 Bracken Rd., MB R1A 4H8

Ph: (204) 482 4984 Fax: (204) 785 2713

Steinbach

Ackron Egg Farms Ltd., (Nature’s Farm)

5 Life Sciences Pkwy., MB R5G 2G7

Ph: (204) 326 5509 Fax: (204) 326 6626

Steinbach

Countryside Farms

88 Millwork Dr., MB R5G 1V9

Ph: (204) 284 0632 Fax: (204) 326 5744

Winnipeg

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

500 Pandora Ave. W., MB R2C 1N1

Ph: (204) 222 2783 Fax: (204) 224 0046

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Winnipeg

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

70 Irene St., MB R3T 4E1

Ph: (204) 992 8200 Fax: (204) 475 7740

Winnipeg

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

500 Pandora Ave. W., MB R2C 1N1

Ph: (204) 222 2783 Fax: (204) 224 0046

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Canadian International Grains Institute

303 Main St., Suite 1000, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G7

Ph: (204) 983 5344 Fax: (204) 983 2642 cigi@cigi.ca www.cigi.ca

Canola Council of Canada

400 - 167 Lombard Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6

Ph: (204) 982 7763 Fax: (204) 942 1841 Toll Free: (866) 834 4378 dyckb@canolacouncil.org www.canolacouncil.org

Central Testing Laboratories Ltd. Unit 9 - 851 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R2J 3K4

Ph: (204) 237 9128 Fax: (855) 754 1046 yvanb@ctl.mb.ca www.ctl.mb.ca

Yvan Bruneau, General Manager.

Dominion Veterinary Laboratories Ltd. 1199 Sanford St., Winnipeg, MB R3E 3A1 Ph: (204) 589 7361 Fax: (204) 943 9612 www.domvet.com

Intertek

- Agricultural Testing, Grading & Inspection

973 St. James St., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0X2

Ph: (204) 944 1887 Fax: (204) 942 0334 Toll Free: (888) 400 0084 www.intertek.com

Smith Poultry Consulting

16 Precourt Place, Cartier, MB R4K 1B3

Ph: (204) 864 2083

smithpoultryconsulting@mymts.net

South-East Veterinary Clinic Hwy. 52 & Herschfeld Rd., Steinbach, MB R5G 1P5

Ph: (204) 326 9849 Fax: (204) 326 5594 www.southeastvet.ca

Verus Animal Nutrition

3220 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C3

Ph: (204) 414 9400 Fax: (204) 414 9405 andy@verusalliance.com www.verusalliance.com

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Jeff McAulay Vice President Commercial Banking 1000 Rosser Ave. Brandon, MB R7A 0L6 Ph: (204) 726 2860 jeff.mcaulay@bmo.com

Randy James 335 Main St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C2

Ph: (204) 985 2745 randy.james@bmo.com

CIBC

Lance Derksen

Senior Manager

895 Empress St., Winnipeg, MB R3G 3P8

Ph: (204) 944 5868 ext 350 Fax: (204) 293 8580 lance.derksen@cibc.com

Quinn Friesen

Agriculture Banking Specialist

302 Stephen St., Morden, MB R6M 1T5

Ph: (204) 822 7306 Fax: (204) 822 3841 quinn.friesen@cibc.com

Scott Preston Director & Team Leader Unit 9B, 457 9th St. Brandon, MB R7A 4A9

Ph: (204) 726 3028 Fax: (204) 726 3035 scott.preston@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada

/Financement agricole Canada

1800 rue Hamilton St., Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900 Fax: (306) 780 8919 Toll Free: (888) 332 3301 www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC Royal Bank

James Fehr, Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, Manitoba East 220 Portage Ave., 1st Floor Winnipeg, MB R3C 0A5

Ph: (204) 346 6036 Fax: (204) 346 6037 james.fehr@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Sean Olson

Agricultural Market Lead, Manitoba Agriculture 1980 11th Ave., P.O. Box 9000 Regina, SK S4P 3M5

Ph: (204) 985 3162 Fax: (204) 985 3210 sean.olson@gmail.com

TD Canada Trust

Central Canada Regional Agriculture Services

Vince Puchailo, District Manager

Agriculture Services 903 Rosser Ave., Brandon MB R7A 0L3

Ph: (204) 729 1159 Fax: (204) 729 8134 vince.puchailo@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Manitoba regional office

303 Main St., Room 402, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G7

Ph: (204) 259 4189 Fax: (204) 259 4088 ATSBulletinSEA-MB@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Manitoba 269 Main St., Room 613, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1B2

Ph: (204) 259 1400 Fax: (204) 259 1331 www.inspection.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Western Area Office 1115 57th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB BC AB SK MB T2E 9B2

Ph: (587) 230 2200 Fax: (587) 230 2253 www.inspection.gc.ca

VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA 545 University Cres., Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6 Ph: (204) 945 8220 www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences, 201 - 12 Dafoe Rd. Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2

Ph: (204) 474 9383 Fax: (204) 474 7628 animal_science@umanitoba.ca www.umanitoba.ca/afs/animal_science/ Poultry Research Unit Manager, Jay Bourcier, Fort Garry campus. Dr. Bogdan Slominski, Facility Director, (204) 297 7217.

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Manitoba Division c/o 338 Luxiana Dr., Grande Pointe, MB R5A 1E1

Ph: (204) 918 2546 Fax: (204) 254 5863 bjames.anac@gmail.com

Manitoba Chicken Producers 1357 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2P2

Ph: (204) 489 4603 Fax: (204) 488 1163 chicken@chicken.mb.ca www.chicken.mb.ca

Jake Wiebe, Chair; Stuart Nikkel, Vice Chair; Directors: Ted Froese, Leonard Klassen, Murray Klassen, Don Neufeld, Dean Penner, Benny Waldner. Staff: Wayne Hiltz, Executive Director; Gina Sunderland, Food and Consumer Relations; Erica Poudrette, Executive Assistant; Lucinda

Reay, Production Control Manager; Victoria Kurtz, Office Coordinator; Val Weeks, Field Services Manager; Rachel Plett, Field Services Technician

Manitoba Egg Farmers 18 - 5 Scurfield Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G3

Ph: (204) 488 4888 Fax: (204) 488 3544 www.eggs.mb.ca

Harold Froese, Member-at-Large, Chair; Catherine Kroeker-Klassen, Memberat-Large, Vice Chair; Arnie Wollmann, Member, Member-at-Large.

Members: Dan Penner, District 1; Abe Loewen, District 2; Kurt Siemens, District 3; Doug Pauls, District 4; Ed Kleinsasser, Executive Member, District 5, Vacant, District 6. Cory Rybuck, General Manager. Manitoba Turkey Producers 895B Century St., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0M3 Ph: (204) 489 4635 Fax: (204) 489 4907 mbturkey@turkey.mb.ca www.turkey.mb.ca

Rachelle Brown, Chair; Bill Uruski, Vice-Chair; Steve Hofer, Director; Mike Reimer, Director. Staff: Helga Wheddon, General Manager; Wendy Harrisko, Marketing & Communications Coordinator; Donna Bruce, Financial and Office Administrator.

NEW BRUNSWICK

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

ATLANTIC POULTRY INC.

425 Route 104, Burtts Corner, NB E6L 2A9

Ph: (506) 363 3054

COUVOIR DES MARITIMES

S.E.C./MARITIMES HATCHERY

L.P.

29723 Route 134, Dalhousie Junction, NB E3N 5Z7

Ph: (506) 684 9111

COUVOIR WESTCO LTÉE

9 Boulet St., St. François, NB E7A 1A5

Ph: (506) 992 3112

REGISTERED EGG

GRADING STATIONS

Bear Island

Goodine’s Poultry Farm

3166 Route 105, NB E6L 1H7

Ph: (506) 363 2323

Edmundston

Les Oeufs Madalia S.E.C., (Madalia Eggs L.P.)

460, chemin St-Joseph, NB E7B 2G9

Ph: (506) 735 3949

Kars

Grants Breeder Farm Ltd.

2914 Route 124, NB E5T 2Y1

Ph: (506) 485 2930

Keswick

Early Bird Eggs Ltd., (Dunphy’s Poultry Farm)

RR 3, NB E6L 2A2

Ph: (506) 363 3092

Fax: (506) 363 4370

McLeod

Les Oeufs Riverview Eggs Inc., (Riverview Poultry Farms Ltd.)

1119 Route 280, NB E3N 5W6

Ph: (506) 753 3736

Fax: (506) 753 4753

St. Simon

Ferme Avicole Chiasson

RR 1, Site 32A, rue Centre, NB E0B 1L0

Ph: (506) 727 5597

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Perennia

199 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2H5

Ph: (902) 896 0277

Fax: (902) 896 7299 bthomas@perennia.ca www.perennia.ca

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Derek Briggs Vice President Commercial

Banking

656 Main St. Woodstock, NB E7M 2G9

Ph: (506) 276 0031 derek.briggs@bmo.com

Tracey McIntosh

Relationship Manager, Agriculture

656 Main St. Woodstock, NB E7M 2G9

Ph: (506) 328 4130 tracey.mcintosh@bmo.com

Neal Mundle

Relationship Manager, Agriculture

633 Main St., Suites 100 & 200 Moncton, NB E1C 9X9

Ph: (506) 856 5502 neal.mundle@bmo.com

Jeff Kilpatrick

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 2 King Street Saint John, NB E2L 1G2

Ph: (506) 632 0206 jeffrey.kilpatrick@bmo.com

CIBC

Agriculture – Quebec Region

Bruce Rutherford Director and Team Lead, CIBC Commercial Banking Atlantic 135 Main St., Moncton, NB E1C 1B8

Ph: (506) 859 3717 ext 447

Fax: (506) 859 4550 bruce.rutherford@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada

/Financement agricole Canada

1800 rue Hamilton St., Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900

Fax: (306) 780 8919

Toll Free: (888) 332 3301 www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC Royal Bank

Bruce Young

Vice President, Commercial Financial Services

940 Prince St. Truro, NS B2N 1H5

Ph: (902) 852 4496

Fax: (902) 852 4408 bruce.young@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Ryan Dillon

Director and Group Lead, Commercial Banking 780 Main St., PO Box 100

Moncton, NB E1C 8K7

Tel: (506) 857 3626 ext 8005

Fax: (506) 857 3659 ryan.dillon@scotiabank.com

TD Canada Trust

Kevin Harnum, Manager Small Business Banking & Agriculture

140 Water St., 2nd Floor

St. Johns, NL A1C 6H6

Ph: (709) 745 5087

Fax: (709) 745 8089

kevin.harnum@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT/ UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Atlantic Regional Office 410 - 1791 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 3K9

Ph: (902) 426 3198

Fax: (902) 426 3439 atsbulletinsea@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

New Brunswick regional office Research Centre, 850 Lincoln Rd., PO Box 57000, Fredericton, NB E3B 6C2

Ph: (506) 460 4346

Fax: (506) 460 4345 atsbulletinsea@agr.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Regional Office - New Brunswick 500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 430, Fredericton, NB E3B 5X4

Ph: (506) 452 4962

Fax: (506) 451 2562

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCYAtlantic Area Office 1081 Main St., PO Box 6088 Moncton, NB E1C 8R2

Ph: (506) 777 3939

Fax: (506) 777 3942 www.inspection.gc.ca

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES, GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Agricultural Research Station, PO Box 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1

Ph: (506) 453 2666

Fax: (506) 453 7170

DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca www.gnb.ca/AgricultureAquacultureFisheries

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Atlantic Division c/o 73 Kirkcaldy Dr., Charlottetown, PE C1E 1G7

Ph: (902) 368 3586 anacatla@bellaliant.net

Chicken Farmers of New Brunswick

103 - 277 Main St., Fredericton, NB E3A 1E1

Ph: (506) 452 8085 Fax: (506) 451 2121 nbchicken@nb.aibn.com

Hugh Harmon, Chair; Louis Martin, Sec.-Mgr.

Egg Farmers of New Brunswick/ Les producteurs d’oeufs du N.-B.

Suite 101, 275 rue Main Street Fredericton, NB E3A 1E1

Ph: (506) 458 8885 Fax: (506) 453 0645 nbegg@nbnet.nb.ca www.nbegg.ca

Hans Kristensen, Chair; Kim Kelly, Vice Chair; David Coburn, EFC Director; Jamie Corriveau & François Jacques, Directors; April Sexsmith, General Manager.

Turkey Farmers of New Brunswick

103 - 277 Main St., Fredericton, NB E3A 1E1

Ph: (506) 452 8103 Fax: (506) 451 2121 nbturkey@nb.aibn.com

Bertin Cyr, Chair; Louis Martin, Sec.-Mgr.

NEWFOUNDLAND

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

ATLANTIC POULTRY INC.

Route 80, Blaketown Rd., Whitbourne, NL A0B 3K0

Ph: (709) 759 2305

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Roaches Line

Newfoundland Eggs Inc. Site 4, Box 7, RR 1, NL A0A 1W0

Ph: (709) 528 4595 Fax: (709) 528 4596

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Perennia

199 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2H5

Ph: (902) 896 0277 Fax: (902) 896 7299 bthomas@perennia.ca www.perennia.ca

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Jeffrey Silver

Relationship Manager

238 Water St., St. John’s, NL A1C 1A9 Ph: (709) 758 2847 jeffrey.silver@bmo.com CIBC

Christine Wheaton, MBA Manager, Commercial Banking PO Box 30, Atlantic Place, 215 Water St. St. John’s, NL A1C 6C9

Ph: (709) 576 8800 Fax: (709) 576 8188 christine.wheaton@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada

/Financement agricole Canada

1800 rue Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900 Fax: (306) 780 8919 Toll Free: (888) 332 3301 www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC Royal Bank

Bruce Young Vice President, Commercial Financial Services 940 Prince St. Truro, NS B2N 1H5 Ph: (902) 852 4496 Fax: (902) 852 4408 bruce.young@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Ryan MacInnis

Client Relationship Manager Commercial Scotiabank

245 Water St., PO Box 130, Station “C” St. John’s, NL A1C 5H5

Ph: (709) 576 7948 ryan.macinnis@scotiabank.com

TD Canada Trust

Kevin Harnum, Manager

Small Business Banking & Agriculture

140 Water St., 2nd Floor St. Johns, NL A1C 6H6

Ph: (709) 745 5087 Fax: (709) 745 8089 kevin.harnum@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Atlantic Regional Office

410 - 1791 Barrington St., Halifax, NS NS, NB, PE, NL B3J 3K9

Ph: (902) 426 3198 Fax: (902) 426 3439 atsbulletinsea@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Newfoundland and Labrador regional office

308 Brookfield Rd., Building 25, St. John’s, NL A1E 0B2

Ph: (709) 772 4063 Fax: (709) 772 3820 atsbulletinsea@agr.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Newfoundland and Labrador

10 Barter’s Hill, St. John’s, NL A1C 5X1

Ph: (709) 772 4424 Fax: (709) 772 2282

FARM INDUSTRY REVIEW BOARD

PO Box 2006, Corner Brook NL A2H 6J8 Ph: (709) 637 2672 Fax: (709) 637 2365 www.flr.gov.nl.ca

FORESTRY AND AGRIFOODS AGENCY, GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Animal Health Division, 308 Brookfield Rd., PO Box 7400, St. John’s NL A1E 3Y5

Ph: (709) 729 6879 Fax: (709) 729 0055 animalhealthdivision@gov.nl.ca www.faa.gov.nl.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Atlantic Division c/o 73 Kirkcaldy Dr., Charlottetown, PE C1E 1G7

Ph: (902) 368 3586 anacatla@bellaliant.net

Chicken Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador PO Box 8098, 308 Brookfield Rd., Agriculture Canada Building 6, St. John’s NL A1B 3M9

Ph: (709) 747 1493 Fax: (709) 747 0544 rwalsh@nlchicken.com www.nlchicken.com

Ruth Noseworthy, Chairperson; Keith

Deering, Vice-Chairperson; Ron Walsh, Manager.

Directors: Andy Larner, Davis Noel.

Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador

1288 Topsail Rd., Paradise, NL A1L 1N7

Ph: (709) 722 2953 Fax: (709) 722 6204 info@nleggs.ca www.nleggs.ca

NOVA SCOTIA

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

Atlantic Poultry Incorporated

9565 Commercial St., New Minas, NS B4N 3G3

Ph: (902) 678 0480

COX ATLANTIC CHICK HATCHERY LTD. 7762 Hwy. 215, Maitland, NS B0N 1T0

Ph: (902) 261 2244

MARITIME CHICKS LTD.

2844 Bishopville Rd., Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0

Ph: (902) 684 3530

NSAC HATCHERY

39 Discovery Dr., Truro, NS B2L 2R2

Ph: (902) 893 6635

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Amherst

Maritime Pride Eggs Inc.

50 Tantramar Cres., NS B4H 0A1

Ph: (902) 667 2015 Fax: (902) 667 1630

Collingwood

Floyd Dickie & Sons Ltd.

3009 Wyvern Rd., NS B0M 1V0

Ph: (902) 686 3829 Fax: (902) 686 3171

Dartmouth

Scotia Poultry Farm Ltd.

93 Bissett Lake Rd., NS B2V 2T3

Ph: (902) 434 2138

Lake George, King’s County

Canaanland Free Range Eggs

4529 Aylesford Rd., NS B0P 1C0

Ph: (902) 847 0831

Middleton

Coldspring Farm Ltd.

77 Delusion Rd., NS B0S 1P0

Ph: (902) 825 4401

Millville, Cape Breton Co.

Hilly Acres Farm Ltd.

289 Millville Rd., NS B0C 1B0

Ph: (902) 674 2825 Fax: (902) 674 2858

New Germany

Delong Poultry Farm Ltd.

312 Barss Corner Rd., NS B0R 1E0

Ph: (902) 644 2718

New Ross

Rocky Top Farm

150 Will Turner Rd., NS B0J 2M0

Ph: (902) 689 2112 Fax: (902) 689 2520

Port Morien

Terence Kennedy

3980 Homeville Rd., RR 1, NS B0A 1T0

Ph: (902) 849 3478

Port Williams

Atlantic Poultry Incorporated

830 & 840 Belcher St., NS B0P 1T0

Ph: (902) 679 4711 Fax: (902) 678 8599

Aylmer

Harold & Lillian Stoll, (Green Meadow Eggs)

11168 Springerhill Rd., ON N5H 2R3

Ph: (519) 866 3610 ext. 1

Fax: (519) 765 1217

Bancroft

Living Water Meadow

1206 Hybla Rd., RR 5, ON K0L 1C0

Ph: (613) 332 2129

Blackstock

Sweda Farms Ltd., (Verified Eggs Canada)

3880 Edgerton Rd., PO Box 149, ON L0B 1B0

Ph: (905) 986 5747 Fax: (905) 986 5744

Brechin

John Appleby

RR 2, ON L0K 1B0

Ph: (705) 484 5918

Chatsworth

Robert McIntyre

RR 3, ON N0H 1G0

Ph: (519) 794 3710

Chesley

Wayne & Alta Weber

723 Bruce Rd. 11, RR 3, ON N0G 1L0

Ph: (519) 363 0028

Coburg

Kenneth Dolley, (Ken Dolley Farm)

RR 4, ON K9A 4J7

Ph: (905) 885 2704

Desbarats

Samual W. Hoover, (Barber Road Egg Grading Station)

23 Barber Side Rd., RR 2, ON P0R 1E0

Dunnville

Lyle M. Packham, (Packham Poultry Farm)

RR 1, ON N1A 2W1

Ph: (905) 774 4846

Earlton

Gwen Koch

PO Box 787, ON P0J 1E0

Ph: (705) 563 8325

Elmira

O.K. Egg Farm

RR 1, ON N3B 2Z1

Ph: (519) 669 4880

Evansville

Morley Runnalls, (Morley & Cathie Runnalls)

16454 Hwy. 540, RR 1, ON P0P 1E0

Ph: (705) 282 2356

Exeter

Miller’s Country Store

215 Pickard Rd., ON N0M 1S3

Ph: (519) 235 5000 Fax: (519) 235 6200

Fonthill

Bertha’s Bounty

2860 Wiley Rd., ON L0S 1E6

Ph: (905) 682 3084

Fort Francis

Mark Gerber

RR 1, RMB 56, ON P9A 3M2

Ph: (519) 376 9312

Guelph

The Harvey Poultry Farm Ltd.

RR 2, ON N1H 7H8

Ph: (519) 821 9535

Guelph

Cedarvale Farm

5142 Jones Baseline, ON N1H 6H8

Ph: (519) 824 8832

Highgate

Fenton Farms

14909 Hastings Line, RR 2, ON N0P 1T0

Ph: (519) 678 3302

Innisfil

Bee’s Universe, (Irina & Ionel Alecu)

1773 20th Sideroad, ON L9S 4H8

Ph: (705) 436 7659

Keene

John Millar Eggs

RR 3, ON K0L 2G0

Ph: (705) 295 6565

Kent Bridge

Roesch Meats & More

10910 Northwood Line, ON N0P 1V0

Ph: (519) 351 7711 Fax: (519) 351 5771

Kincardine

Gloria Ferrier

RR 4, ON N2Z 2X5

Ph: (519) 395 3336

Lindsay

Clare Scully

RR 5, ON K9V 4R5

Ph: (705) 799 5586

Listowel

Gray Ridge Eggs Inc.

955 Tremaine Ave. S., RR 4, ON N2W 3G9

Ph: (519) 291 5150 Fax: (519) 291 3369

Lyn

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

Box 10, RR 1, ON K0E 1M0

Ph: (613) 345 5651 Fax: (613) 345 6946

Milverton

Orval Zehr Eggs

RR 1, ON N0K 1M0

Ph: (519) 595 4732 Fax: (519) 595 4378

Mississauga

Burnbrae Mississauga, (Division of Burnbrae Farms Ltd.)

5434 Tomken Rd., ON L4W 1P2

Ph: (905) 624 3600 Fax: (905) 624 5298

Monkland

Ontario Pride Eggs Inc.

17350 Hwy. 43, PO Box 53, ON K0C 1V0

Ph: (613) 346 2154 Fax: (613) 346 2427

Mount Albert

Ontario Egg Master Ltd.

RR 3, ON L0G 1M0

Ph: (905) 473 3001

Navan

Inge & Walter Henn, (Bearbrook Game Meats Inc.)

5396 Dunning Rd., ON K4B 1J1

Ph: (613) 835 7575 Fax: (613) 835 3685

New Liskeard

Craig Haven Farm and Gardens

RR 1, ON P0J 1P0

Ph: (705) 647 4878

Newmarket

403834 Ontario Ltd., (Homestead Specialty Foods)

983 Graham Side Rd., ON L3Y 4V9

Ph: (905) 775 2106 Fax: (905) 775 9416

Oakville

H.O. Schulz Farms Ltd.

4243 6th Line, ON L6H 7C7

Ph: (905) 257 7967

Orillia

1007825 Ontario Inc., (Down a Country Road)

1551 Carlyon Line, RR 4, ON L3V 6H4

Ph: (705) 323 9422

Orono

Terry Hollingsworth

RR 1, ON L0B 1M0

Ph: (905) 786 2425 Fax: (905) 786 3447

Oshawa

White Feather Farms Inc.

65 Raglan Rd. E., RR 1, ON L1H 7K4

Ph: (905) 655 7694 Fax: (905) 655 3898

Owen Sound

Allan Tobey

RR 6, ON N4K 5N8

Ph: (519) 371 1194

Oxford Station

John Beking, (Beking’s Poultry Farm)

RR 1, ON K0G 1T0

Ph: (613) 258 5396

Perth

Robert Campbell

RR 6, ON K7H 3C8

Ph: (613) 267 6461

Rockwood

Bluehaven Farm

6089 4th Line, RR 3, ON N0B 2K0

Ph: (519) 787 1973

St-Isidore

Ferme Avicole Laviolette Ltée

4503 chemin Bourgon, ON K0C 2B0

Ph: (613) 524 2847

Stayner

A & D Bird Seed Inc.

1617 County Rd. 42, ON L0M 1S0

Ph: (705) 428 2465

Strathroy

Maple Lynn Foods Ltd.

PO Box 127, 301 Ellor St., ON N7G 3J1

Ph: (519) 245 1630 Fax: (519) 245 1690

Strathroy

Gray Ridge Eggs Inc.

644 Wright St., ON N7G 3H8

Ph: (519) 245 0480 Fax: (519) 245 5829

Strathroy

Norman & Gayle Frisa, (Frisa Farms)

30130 Centre Rd., RR 6, ON N7G 3H7

Ph: (519) 232 4478 Fax: (519) 679 1624

Tavistock

Fred & Merna Alexander Eggs

RR 2, ON N0B 2R0

Ph: (519) 462 2478

Thunder Bay

Vanderwees Poultry Farm

RR 11, 5221 Townline Rd., ON P7B 5E2

Ph: (807) 935 2507 Fax: (807) 935 2337

Waldhof

Honey Mill Farm

General Delivery, ON P0V 2X0

Ph: (807) 227 2872

Walford Station

Abraham & Minerva Frey

100 Mailloux Rd., ON P0P 2E0

Ph: (705) 844 9974

Wallaceburg

Ross McCreary, (McCreary Farms)

7651 McCreary Line, ON N8A 4L1

Ph: (519) 627 6754 Fax: (519) 627 5141

Wallenstein

Cleason F. & Mildred W. Martin, (Sunrise Egg Farm)

7310 4th Line, RR 2, ON N0B 2S0

Ph: (519) 669 7648

Warkworth

Dennis Laver

RR 4, ON K0K 3K0

Ph: (705) 924 2633

Waterford

Wm. Kenny Alderson, (Kenny Alderson)

RR 1, ON N0E 1Y0

Ph: (519) 443 7756

Wellesley

Local Egg Limited

111 David St., ON N0B 2T0

Ph: (519) 465 0894

Woodstock

Donald E. McKay

RR 6, ON N4S 7W1

Ph: (519) 462 2480

Wroxeter

Hoffnung

44212 Salem Rd., RR 1, ON N0G 2X0

Yarker

Hank-John Reinink

RR 3, ON K0K 3N0

Ph: (613) 378 2479

Zurich

Don Gingerich

RR 2, ON N0M 2T0

Ph: (519) 236 4852

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

Brampton

Country Queen Foods Inc.

205 Wilkinson Rd., ON L6T 4M2

Ph: (905) 456 2460 Fax: (905) 456 3640

Brockville

Burnbrae Farms Ltd.

260 Central Ave., ON K6V 4N8

Ph: (613) 342 3960

Ph: (613) 342 8083

Elmira

Global Egg Corporation, (Egg Solutions, A Division of Global Egg Corp.)

115 Bonnie Crescent, ON N3B 2Z5

Ph: (416) 231 2409 Fax: (416) 231 8991

Etobicoke

Global Egg Corporation, (Egg Solutions, A Division of Global Egg Corp.)

283 Horner Ave., ON M8Z 4Y4

Ph: (416) 231 2409 Fax: (416) 231 8991

Etobicoke

Global Egg Corporation, (Egg Solutions, A Division of Global Egg Corp.)

25 Newbridge Rd., ON M8Z 2L6

Ph: (416) 354 4176 Fax: (416) 231 8991

Etobicoke

2162889 Ontario Ltd., (Supreme Egg Products Inc.)

17 Newbridge Rd., ON M8Z 2L6

Ph: (416) 237 1313 Fax: (416) 237 1316

St. Marys

Perth County Ingredients Inc.

20 Thames Rd., ON N4X 1C4

Ph: (519) 284 3449

Toronto

Shelmac Brand Products Inc.

1289 Caledonia Rd., ON M6A 2X7

Ph: (416) 787 1825 Fax: (416) 787 6389

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

A&L Canada Laboratories Inc.

2136 Jetstream Rd., London, ON N5V 3P5

Ph: (519) 457 2575 Fax: (519) 457 2664

Toll Free: (855) 837 8347 rpiett@alcanada.com www.alcanada.com

Activation Laboratories Ltd.

41 Bittern St., Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5

Ph: (905) 648 9611 Fax: (905) 648 9613

Toll Free: (888) 228 5227 (ACTLABS) deebritney@actlabs.com www.actlabs.com

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd.

Ph: (877) 449 3447 admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.canadianpoultry.ca

Elfrida Poultry Diagnostic Services

1354 Stoney Creek Rd., Caledonia, ON N3W 1R2

Ph: (905) 765 2177

Dr. Elizabeth Black, Diagnostic & Consulting. Gateway Centre of Excellence In Rural Health 74 Kingston St., Upper Level, Goderich, ON N7A 3K4

Ph: (519) 612 1053 info@gatewayruralheatlh.ca www.gatewayruralhealth.ca

Intertek - Cargo Inspection & Testing

960C Alloy Dr., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6A4

Ph: (807) 345 5392 Fax: (807) 345 4032 www.intertek.com

Lakeside Poultry Veterinary Services Inc. Unit A, 240 Graff Ave., Stratford N5A 6Y2

Ph: (519) 273 9090 Fax: (519) 273 2002 Toll-Free: 1-855-998-9090 lakesidepoultryvet.com www.lakesidepoultryveterinaryservices.com

Dr. Shahbaz Haq, M.Sc. (Vet Pathology), D.V.M., Dip ACPV.

Lloyd Weber Consulting Services

519 Maltby Rd., Guelph, ON N1L 1G3

Ph: (519) 821 5963 Fax: (519) 821 2841

Dr. L.J. Weber, D.V.M., Poultry Health Consultant.

Poultry Health Services

9367 Wellington Rd. 22, RR 1, Hillsburgh, ON N0B 1Z0

Ph: (519) 855 4606

Cell: (519) 766 6922 Fax: (519) 855 4483 mike.joyce@bellnet.ca

Dr. Mike Joyce, D.V.M., Dip Path., Diplomate A.C.P.V.

SGS Canada Inc.

1 - 503 Imperial Rd. N., Guelph, ON N1H 6T9 Ph: (519) 837 1600 Fax: (519) 837 1242 jack.legg@sgs.com www.sgs.ca

SGS Canada Inc. 6490 Vipond Dr., Mississauga, ON L5T 1W8 Ph: (905) 364 6243 robert.sinyard@sgs.com www.sgs.com

Verus Animal Nutrition 3220 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C3

Ph: (204) 414 9400 Fax: (204) 414 9405 andy@verusalliance.com www.verusalliance.com

Zorra Veterinary Services RR 2, 235806 23rd Line Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0

Ph: (519) 283 6081

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Mario Clermont

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 11 Main St., Finch, ON K0C 1K0

Ph: (613) 984 0634

mario.clermont@bmo.com

Denise DeJong

Vice President, Commercial Banking

293 10th Street

Hanover, ON N4N 1P1

Ph: (519) 364 1587 denise.dejong@bmo.com

Sean Dobbelaar

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 770 James St., Wallaceburg, ON N8A 2P5 Ph: (519) 627 5454

sean.dobbelaar@bmo.com

Jeff Haldenby

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 3 Talbot St. E., Aylmer, ON N5H 1H3 Ph: (519) 765 1824 jeff.haldenby@bmo.com

Mary Harris

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 236 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1R1 Ph: (613) 432 8780

mary.harris@bmo.com

Eric Harrop

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 23 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe, ON N3Y 2V8 Ph: (519) 426 1868

eric.harrop@bmo.com

Kyle Lajoie

Vice President, Commercial Banking 73 Downie St., Stratford, ON N5A 1W8 Ph: (519) 271 4355

kyle.lajoie@bmo.com

Scott Thomson

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 534 Dundas St., Woodstock, ON N4S 1C5 Ph: (519) 539 7407 scott.thomson@bmo.com

Michelle Wilhelm

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 131 Durham St. E., Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 Ph: (519) 881 1311 michelle.wilhelm@bmo.com

CIBC

Agriculture – Ontario Region

Hubert Gubbels

Agriculture Manager

172 Main St., Delhi, ON N4B 2L9 Ph: (519) 582 0570 ext 404 Fax: (519) 582 4880 hubert.gubbels@cibc.com

Maureen McCutcheon

Agriculture Manager

99 King St. W., Chatham, ON N7M 1C7

Ph: (519) 350 4941 Fax: (519) 352 7259

maureen.mccutcheon@cibc.com

David Rose

Agriculture Manager

549 Holland St. W., Bradford, ON L3Z 0C1 Ph: (705) 456 1235 Fax: (705) 456 1233 david.rose@cibc.com

Scott Vader

Director & Regional Leader

105 Main St., W., Listowel, ON N4W 3A2 Ph: (226) 622 0071 Fax: (519) 291 2652 ascott.vader@cibc.com

Elco DeBoer

Senior Manager

15 Main St., W., Norwich, ON N0J 1P0

Ph: (519) 863 2016 elco.deboer@cibc.com

Steve Ritchie

Manager Agriculture

399 George St. N. Peterborough, ON K9H 3R3

Ph: (705) 743 3573 ext 302

e-mail: steve.ritchie@cibc.com

Claudine Power

Manager, Agriculture & Commercial

Banking

Cornwall, Hawkesbury, Embrun areas

275 Main St. E., Hawkesbury, ON K6A 2S2

Sylvain Racine, District Manager, Agriculture Services - Renfrew, Frontenac, Lanark, Leeds, Ottawa, Grenville, Dundas, Russell, Stormont, Prescott, Glengarry Counties, New Liskeard and Northern Ontario

258 Main St. E., Hawkesbury, ON K6A 3C8

Ph: (613) 796 1461 sylvain.racine@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Ontario regional office

174 Stone Rd., W., Guelph, ON N1G 4S9

Ph: (226) 217 8143 Fax: (226) 217 8187

ATSBulletinSEA-ON@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS APPEAL TRIBUNAL

1 Stone Rd. West, Guelph ON N1G 4Y2

Ph: (519) 826 3433 Fax: (519) 826 4232 Toll Free: (888) 466 2372, ext. 63433 AFRAAT@ontario.ca www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/tribunal CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Central

259 Woodlawn Rd. W., Suite A, Guelph, ON N1H 8J1

Ph: (226) 217 1200 Fax: (226) 217 1211 www.inspection.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - North East

500 Huronia Rd., Unit 103 Barrie, ON L4N 8X3

Ph: (705) 739 0008 Fax: (705) 739 0405

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Ontario

174 Stone Rd. W., Guelph, ON N1G 4S9

Ph: (226) 217 8555 Fax: (226) 217 8495 www.inspection.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - South West 1200 Commissioners Rd. E., Unit 19, London, ON N5Z 4R3

Ph: (519) 691 1300 Fax: (519) 691 1314

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Toronto 1124 Finch Ave. W., Unit 2, Downsview, ON M3J 2E2

Ph: (647) 790 1100 Fax: (647) 790 1104

ONTARIO FARM PRODUCTS

MARKETING COMMISSION

1 Stone Rd. W., 5th Floor, Guelph ON N1G 4Y2

Ph: (519) 826 4220 Fax: (519) 826 3400 ontariofarm.productsmarketing.omafra@ ontario.ca www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/farmproducts

Jim Clark, Interim Chair; Mike Relf, Manager. Marketing Analysts: Sophia Dinnissen, eggs, turkey and chicken, (519) 826 3395, sophia.dinnissen@

ontario.ca; Gordon Stock, broiler hatching egg & chick, (519) 826 3401, gordon.stock@ ontario.ca.

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

MINISTRY OF RURAL AFFAIRS

Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824 4120 Fax: (519) 824 5930 www.omafra.gov.on.ca

Al Dam, Provincial Poultry Specialist, Dept of Pathobiology, OVC, Room 4841, ext. 54326, al.dam@ontario.ca; Csaba Varga, Lead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention - Poultry, Dept of Pathobiology, OVC, Room 4840, ext. 54650, csaba.varga@ontario.ca; Daniel Ward, Engineer, Poultry Structures and Environment, OMAF, 63 Lorne Ave. E., Suite 2B., Stratford, ON N5A 6S4 Ph: (519) 271 0536, Fax: (519) 273 5278, daniel.ward@ontario.ca.

ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY, LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION

University of Guelph, PO Box 3612, Guelph ON N1H 6R8

Ph: (519) 824 4120 ext 54530 Fax: (519) 827 0961 ahlinfo@uoguelph.ca http://ahl.uoguelph.ca

Avian Pathologists: Dr. Marina Brash, Dr. Emily Martin.

ONTARIO ANIMAL HEALTH NETWORK (OAHN)

Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph Building 89, 419 Gordon St., Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824 4120 ext. 53364 oahn@uoguelph.ca http://oahn.ca

Poultry Network: Dr. Csaba Varga, Co-lead, OMAFRA; Dr. Marina Brash, Animal Health Laboratory; Al Dam, OMAFRA; Dr. Michele Guerin, Ontario Veterinary College; Dr. Emily Martin, Animal Health Laboratory; Dr. Rachel Ouckama, Private Practitioner; Dr. Mike Petrik, Private Practitioner; Dr. Cynthia Philippe, Private Practitioner; Dr. Alex Weisz, Private Practitioner; Dr. Melanie Barham, OAHN Coordinator, Animal Health Laboratory; Dr. Tim Pasma, Epidemiologist, OMAFRA; Dr. Alexandra Reid, OMAFRA, Veterinary Scientist.

ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE

University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd. E., Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824 4120 ext 54401 ovc.uoguelph.ca

POULTRY HEALTH RESEARCH

NETWORK, University of Guelph, Dept. of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College 50 Stone Rd. E., Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Ph: (519) 824 4120 Fax: (519) 824 5930

www.phrn.net

Dr. Shayan Sharif, shayan@uoguelph.ca, x54641; Dr. John Barta, jbarta@ovc.uoguelph.ca, x54017; Dr. Patrick Boerlin, pboerlin@uoguelph.ca, x54647; Dr. Eva Nagy, enagy@ovc.uoguelph. ca, x54783; Dr. Leonardo Susta, lsusta@ uoguelph.ca, x54323; Dr. Bill Van Heyst, School of Engineering, bvanheys@uoguelph. ca, x53665.

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, Ontario Agricultural College Animal Biosciences, 50 Stone Rd. E., Bldg. #70,Guelph ON N1G 2W1 Ph: (519) 824 4120 ext 56219 animalbiosciences.uoguelph.ca

Dr. Gregoy Bedecarrats, gbedecar@ uoguelph.ca, x53692; Dr. Alexandra Harlander; aharland@uoguelph.ca x52021; Dr. Tina Widowski, twidowsk@ uoguelph.ca, x52408; Dr. Stephanie Torrey, storrey@uoguelph.ca, x53660; Dr. Shai Barbut , Department of Food Science, sbarbut@uoguelph.ca, x53669.

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Agri-food Management Institute

100 Stone Rd. W., Unit 303, Guelph, ON N1G 5L3

Ph: (519) 822 6618 ami@takeanewapproach.ca www.takeanewapproach.ca

Association of Ontario Chicken Processors 52 Royal Rd., Guelph, ON N1H 1G3

Ph: (519) 836 8383 mterpstra@aocp.ca

Chicken Farmers of Ontario PO Box 5035, 3320 S. Service Rd., Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8

Ph: (905) 637 0025 Fax: (905) 637 3464 info@ontariochicken.ca www.ontariochicken.ca

Adrian Rehorst, District 1; Rick Kaptein, District 2; Brian Lewis, District 3; Tom Beischlag, District 4; Jordan Fois, District 5; Murray Opsteen, 2nd Vice-Chair and District 6; Ed Benjamins, Chair and District 7; Mark Hermann, 1st Vice-Chair and District 8; Tim Klompmaker, District 9.

Egg Farmers of Ontario 7195 Millcreek Dr., Mississauga, ON L5N 4H1

Ph: (905) 858 9790 Fax: (905) 858 1589 Toll Free: (800) 387 8360 general@getcracking.ca www.getcracking.ca

Scott Graham, Chair, Zone 6; Scott Helps, Vice Chair, Zone 1; Dianne McComb, Zone 2; Dan Veldman, Zone 3; Roger Pelissero, Zone 4; Brian Miller, Zone 5; Scott Brookshaw, Zone 7; Hubert Schillings, Zone 8; Craig Hunter, Zone 9; Marc Bourdon, Zone 10; Andrew DeWeerd, Pullet Director.

Canadian Hatching Egg Producers

21 Florence Street

Ottawa, Ontario

K2P 0W6

Telephone: (613) 232-3023 Fax: (613) 232-5241

Email: info@chep-poic.ca

Board of Directors 2018: Jack Greydanus, Chair; Gyslain Loyer, Vice-Chair, Quebec; Brian Bilkes, Second Vice-Chair, Saskatchewan; Joe Neels, British Columbia; Gary Van Klei, Alberta; Dean Penner, Manitoba; Mark Woods, Ontario; Ernie Silveri, CHF; Christian Trottier, CHF

Farm & Food Care Ontario

202 - 100 Stone Rd. West, Guelph, ON N1G 5L3

Ph: (519) 837 1326 info@farmfoodcare.org www.farmfoodcare.org

Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA - Feed Section Committee - ANACOntario Division)

104 - 160 Research Lane, Guelph, ON N1G 5B2

Ph: (519) 822 3004 Fax: (519) 822 8862 dave@oaba.on.ca or ron@oaba.on.ca www.oaba.on.ca

Kevin Weppler, Chair; Ken Vander Vleuten, Vice-Chair; Vicky Hammell, Past Chair; Sabrina Zettell, Member Ex-Officio - Chair, Nutrition Committee. Directors: Luke Chamberlain, Andrew Coghlin, Tim Minor, Paul Oosterhof, Jarrett Palen, Peter Peacock, Nadine Schwandt, Sandra Wolfe. Dave Buttenham & Ron Campbell, OABA Staff Members.

Ontario Association of Poultry Veterinarians, OAPV

c/o Animal Health Lab, University of Guelph, PO Box 3612, Guelph, ON N1H 1R8

Ph: (519) 824 4120, ext 54550 Fax: (519) 821 8072 mbrash@uoguelph.ca

Dr. Marina Brash, Communications Co-ordinator.

Ontario Broiler Chicken Hatching Egg Producers Association

483 Arkell Rd., Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Ph: (519) 821 0657 obchepa@golden.net www.obchepa.ca

John Kapteyn, Chair; Paul Groen, Vice-All; Nick Daunt, Secretary-Treasurer; Keith Veenhof, Farm and Food Care Rep; OBHECC Directors: John Kapteyn, Ed Mosterd, Jack Greydanus, Mark Woods; Tim Hutten, OBCHEPA Director; Annette Lewis-Copeland, Office Administrator.

Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg & Chick Commission

213 - 251 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph, ON N1H 8J1

Ph: (519) 837 0005 Fax: (519) 837 0464 info@obhecc.com www.obhecc.com

Robert Guy, General Manager.

Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Ontario AgriCentre, 206 - 100 Stone Rd. West, Guelph, ON N1G 5L3

Ph: (519) 821 8883 Fax: (519) 821 8810 Toll Free: (800) 668 3276

info@ofa.on.ca www.ofa.on.ca

Keith Currie, President, Zone 13; Mark Reusser,Vice President, Zone 9; Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Director at-Large; Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member, Zone 5. Directors: Louis Roesch, Zone 1; Pat Jilesen, Zone 2; Larry Davis, Zone 3; Mark Wales, Zone 4; Don McCabe, Zone 6; Brent Royce, Zone 7; Debra Pretty-Straathof, Zone 8; Steve Brackenridge, Zone 10; Eleanor Renaud, Zone 11; Bruce Buttar, Zone 12; Rejean Pommainville, Zone 14; Mark Kunkel, Zone 15. Directors at-Large: Crispin Colvin, Peter Lambrick.

Ontario Hatcheries Association

39 William St., Elmira, ON N3B 1P3

Ph: (519) 669 3350 Fax: (519) 669 3826 info@ontariohatcheries.ca

Paul Martindale, Chair; Susan Fitzgerald, Executive Director.

Ontario Institute of Agrologists

108 - 100 Stone Rd., W., Ontario Agricentre, Guelph, ON N1G 5L3

Ph: (519) 826 4226 Fax: (519) 826 4228

Toll Free: (866) 339 7619 www.oia.on.ca

Dean Anderson, President; George Mitges, Vice President. Board of Directors: Robin Blythe, Walter Burch-Smith, Christopher P. Dufault, Karen Robinson, Kristian Stephens, Bill Ungar.

Ontario Livestock and Poultry Council

39 Williiam St., Elmira, ON N3B 1P3

Ph: (519) 669 3350 Fax: (519) 669 3826 info@ontlpc.ca www.ontlpc.ca

Gordon Coukell, Chairman; Susan Fitzgerald, Executive Director.

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

1 Stone Rd. W., Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2

Ph: (519) 826 4214 Fax: (519) 826 4224

Toll Free: (800) 265 9751 oscia@ontariosoilcrop.org www.ontariosoilcrop.org

Board of Directors: Chad Anderson, Gerald Beaudry (Honorary President), Hugh Berges, Andrew Brekveld, Mark Burnham, Mack Emiry, Andrew Graham, Gord Green, Jamie Littlejohn, Birgit Martin, Peter McLaren, Les Nichols, Don Oliver, Warren Schneckenburger, Steve Sickle, Stuart Wright.

Poultry Industry Council

483 Arkell Rd., Puslinch, ON NOB 2J0 Ph: (519) 837-0284 pic@poultryindustrycouncil.ca www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca

Board Officers: Ed Verkley, Chair; Charlie Elliott, Vice Chair; Trish Botter, Treasurer. Board of Directors: Greg Lansink, Brian Lewis, Brian Miller, Prasanna Ranganathan, Babak Sanei, Colin Siren, Mike Terpstra, Bill Van Heeswyk. Staff: Keith Robbins – Executive Director; Terrina Fitzgerald, Executive Assistant & Office Coordinator, Nicole Bermingham, Education and Extension Coordinator.

Turkey Farmers of Ontario 1120 - 100 Conestoga College Blvd., Kitchener, ON N2P 2N6

Ph: (519) 748 9636 Fax: (519) 748 2742

info@turkeyfarmers.on.ca www.makesitsuper.ca

Brian Ricker, Chair, District 2; James Schelgel, District 3, Vice Chair; Matt Steele, District 1, Executive Member; Tim de Wit, District 1; Paul Vanderzanden, District 2; Chris DeGroot, District 3; Greg Lansink, District 4.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Freetown

Burns Poultry Farm & Chick Hatchery Ltd. 269 Freetown, RR 2, PE C0B 1L0

Ph: (902) 887 2156

Summerside

Maritime Pride Eggs Inc. 26172 Route 2, PE C1N 4J8

Ph: (902) 667 2015

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS, RESEARCH

Perennia

199 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2H5

Ph: (902) 896 0277 Fax: (902) 896 7299 bthomas@perennia.ca www.perennia.ca

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Ryan Schofield

Relationship Manager, Agriculture 105-107 Grafton St. Charlottetown, PE C1A 1K9 Ph: (902) 388 0198 ryan.schofield@bmo.com

CIBC

Agriculture – Quebec Region

Bruce Rutherford

Director and Team Lead

CIBC Commercial Banking Atlantic 135 Main St. Moncton, NB E1C 1B8

Ph: (506) 859 3717 ext 447 Fax: (506) 859 4550

bruce.rutherford@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada

/Financement agricole Canada

1800 rue Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900 Fax: (306) 780 8919 Toll Free: (888) 332 3301 www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC Royal Bank

Bruce Young, Vice President, Commercial Financial Services

940 Prince St., Truro, NS B2N 1H5

Ph: (902) 852 4496 Fax: (902) 852 4408

bruce.young@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Dallas Kelly

Agricultural Market Lead, Atlantic Canada 143 Grafton St. Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L4

Ph: (902) 629 7729 dallas.kelly@scotiabank.com

TD Canada Trust

Shelley Lebrun, Manager

Small Business Banking & Agriculture

1785 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 2P8

Ph: (902) 429 5210 Fax: (902) 429 3415 shelley.lebrun@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD

CANADA

Atlantic Regional Office

410 - 1791 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 3K9

Ph: (902) 426 3198 Fax: (902) 426 3439 atsbulletinsea@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD

CANADA

Prince Edward Island regional office 440 University Ave., 3rd Floor, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4N6

Ph: (902) 370 1500 Fax: (902) 370 1511

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY

Regional Office - Prince Edward Island 690 University Ave., Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E3

Ph: (902) 566 7290 Fax: (902) 566 7334

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Jones Building, 5th Floor, 11 Kent St., PO Box 2000

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Ph: (902) 368 4880 Fax: (902) 368 4857

Toll Free: (866) PEI-FARM (734-3276) peiextension@gov.pe.ca www.princeedwardisland.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ANAC - Atlantic Division

c/o 73 Kirkcaldy Dr., Charlottetown, PE C1E 1G7

Ph: (902) 368 3586 anacatla@bellaliant.net

Matthew Miller, Chairman; Gerry Lutes, Vice-Chairman; Dale Tedford, Executive Manager & Secretary-Treasurer. Director: Neil Campbell, Prince Edward Island. Ashley Gillcrist, Director-at-Large; Dave Seeley, Director-at-Large.

Chicken Farmers of Prince Edward Island PO Box 40052, West Royalty Post Office, Charlottetown, PE C1E 0J2

Ph: (902) 838 4108 peipoultry@pei.sympatico.ca

Kevin MacPhail, Chair; Andrew MacPhail, Vice-Chair; Dean Good, Secretary/Treasurer; Barry Uyterlinde, CFC Director; Andre Merks, Director; Janet Hilliard-Murphy, General Manager.

Egg Farmers of Prince Edward Island 420 University Ave., Charlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5

Ph: (902) 892 8401 Fax: (902) 566 2755 info@eggspei.ca www.eggspei.ca

John Dennis, Chair; Peter Stavert, Vice Chair; Nathan Burns, Secretary Treasurer; Leith Murray, Egg Farmers of Canada Representative; Ian Simmons, Director. Michael Cummiskey, General Manager, Janis MacKay, Promotions Coordinator.

QUEBEC

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

CANARDS DES MONTS INC.

145 rang des Dix Terres, Rougemont, QC J0L 1M0

Ph: (819) 395 5495

CANARDS DU LAC BROME LTÉE

40, chemin du Centre, Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0

Ph: (450) 242 3825

COUVOIR BOIRE & FRÈRES INC.

532 9e rang Est, Wickham, QC J0C 1S0

Ph: (819) 398 6807

COUVOIR LES EMBRYONS DE LANAUDIERE

165, rue des Entreprises, Notre-Dame des Prairies, QC J6E 0L9

Ph: (450) 755 1160

COUVOIR OVAC

2565, rue Thérèse-Casgrain, St-Nicéphore, QC J2A 4J5

Ph: (819) 471 4444

COUVOIR OVO

180 Noel Lecompte, Acton Vale QC J0H 1A0

Ph: (819) 314 7630

COUVOIR PINTABO INC.

410, chemin Yamaska, St-Germain de Grantham, QC J0C 1K0

Ph: (819) 395 5495

COUVOIR PROVINCIAL ARTHABASKA (COOP FÉDÉRÉE DE QUÉBEC)

165, rue Laurier Est., Victoriaville, QC G6P 6P8

Ph: (819) 357 8480

COUVOIR QUÉBEC INC.

11605, boul. de la Colline, Loretteville, QC G2A 2E1

Ph: (418) 842 3687

COUVOIR RAMSAY

4401, rue Crépeau, St-Félix de Valois, QC J0K 2M0

Ph: (450) 889 5824

COUVOIR SCOTT LTÉE

1798, rue Kennedy, Scott, QC G0S 3G0

Ph: (418) 387 2323

COUVOIR SÉLECT INC.

241, rue Principale, St-Adelphe, QC G0X 2G0

Ph: (418) 322 5927

COUVOIR SIMETIN

8960, boul. St-Canut, St-Canut (Mirabel), QC J0R 1M0

Ph: (450) 258 2404

COUVOIR UNIK INC.

222, Route 104, Mont St-Grégoire, QC J0J 1K0

Ph: (450) 347 0126

FERME D’ORLÉANS ENR.

2210, chemin Royale, Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans, QC G0A 3Z0

Ph: (418) 828 2686

FERME KÉGO CAILLES ENR.

60 du Manoir St. W., Cap St-Ignace, Montmagny, QC G0R 1H0

Ph: (418) 246 5012

JEAN ANDRADE

300, rang Lafrenière, St-Édouard-de-Napierville, Compté Napierville, QC J0L 1Y0

Ph: (450) 454 2241

LA FERME DU PLATON

6930, rue Marie-Victorin, Ste-Croix-de-Lobinere, QC G0S 2H0

Ph: (418) 926 2444

RÉAL CÔTÉ INC.

329, rue St-Georges, Ange-Gardien, QC J0E 1E0

Ph: (450) 293 3191

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Canton Langelier

Chez Monika

330, rang est, QC G0X 1R0

Ph: (819) 523 4034 Fax: (819) 523 8691

Huntington

Les Fermes Valens Inc.

79 York St., QC J0S 1H0

Ph: (450) 264 4061 Fax: (450) 264 9319

New Richmond

La Ferme des Petits Oeufs

122, 4e rang Ouest, QC G0C 2B0

Ph: (418) 752 4886

Rivière-Héva

Les Oeufs Richard Eggs Inc.

728, route St-Paul sud, RR 1, QC J0Y 2H0

Ph: (819) 757 4419 Fax: (819) 757 3742

St-Bruno du Lac St-Jean

Ferme Avicole Bergeron & Fils Enr.

1097, 8e rang nord, QC G0W 2L0

Ph: (418) 343 3003 Fax: (418) 343 3221

St-Damase

F.C. Gaucher Inc.

198, rang Presqu’ile, QC J0H 1J0

Ph: (450) 772 2601 Fax: (450) 772 2755

St-Eustache

Ferme Avicole Yves Labelle

428, rue Grande-Côte, QC J7P 1H8

Ph: (450) 473 4327

St-Hyacinthe

Nutrioeuf Inc.

6655, rue Picard, QC J2S 1H3

Ph: (450) 771 4627 Fax: (450) 773 9485

St-Lambert de Lauzon

Les Oeufs Ovale, S.E.C./Ovale Eggs, L.P.

205, rue Damase-Breton, QC G0S 2W0

Ph: (418) 889 8088 Fax: (418) 889 8089

St-Léonard

Geo. E. Vandelac Inc.

7860, rue Fleuricourt, QC H1R 2L3

Ph: (514) 327 4654 Fax: (514) 327 4655

St-Théodore D’Acton

Clovis Gauthier et Fils Inc.

170, 6e rang, QC J0H 1Z0

Ph: (450) 546 7430 Fax: (450) 546 0278

St-Urbain, CTE Charlevoix

Ferme du Paysan

41, rang St-Jean Baptiste, QC G0A 4K0

Ph: (418) 639 2587

St-Zacharie

JN Morin

6497, rang 6, QC G0M 2C0

Ph: (418) 593 3714

St-Zotique

Ferme St-Zotique Ltée, (Bon-EE-Best)

200, 69e avenue, QC J0P 1Z0

Ph: (450) 267 3521 Fax: (450) 267 0636

Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue

Campus Macdonald/Macdonald College Farm 21111, rue Lakeshore, QC H9X 3V9

Ph: (514) 398 7701 Fax: (514) 398 8134

Ville Dégelis

Ferme Hermel Dubé et Fils Inc.

1549, chemin de l’Arc-en-Ciel, QC G5T 1B7

Ph: (418) 853 9197 Fax: (418) 853 3807

REGISTERED EGG PRODUCT STATIONS

St-Hyacinthe

Vitoeuf Inc.

3475, rue Picard, QC J2S 1H3

Ph: (450) 778 1991 Fax: (450) 773 0776

Upton Burnbrae Farms Ltd., (Les Oeufs Bec-o Inc.)

830, rue Lanoie, QC J0H 2E0

Ph: (450) 549 4524 Fax: (450) 549 4675

AGRICULTURAL BANK REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Maxime Otis

Vice President, Agriculture Banking

St.-Hyacinthe

2480 boul. Casavant ouest

St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 7R8

Ph: (418) 690 9004 maxime.otis@bmo.com

CIBC Agriculture – Quebec Region

Marco Fournier

Directeur Principal, Agriculture

21, rue Perrault

Victoriaville, QC G6P 8H1

Ph: (819) 758 8500 Fax: (819) 758 9556

marco.fournier@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada

/Financement agricole Canada

1800 rue Hamilton St.

Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900 Fax: (306) 780 8919

Toll Free: (888) 332 3301 www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC Royal Bank

Manon Theoret

Vice-présidente, Agriculture QC 1050 Boul Casavant 0 - 1000

St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8B9

Ph: (450) 659 4211 manon.theoret@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Place Quebec Commercial

100 - 900 Boul. Rene Levesques Est, Quebec, QC G1R 2B5

Ph: (418) 691 2600 Fax: (418) 522 7809

TD Canada Trust

Patrice Beaudoin, District Manager, Agriculture Services 4805 Lapiniere Blvd., Bureau 5100 Brossard, QC J4Z 0G2

Ph: (438) 989 2547 patrice.beaudoin@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA

Quebec regional office

2001 Robert-Bourassa Blvd., Room 671-M, Montréal, QC H3A 3N2

Ph: (514) 283 8888 Fax: (514) 496 3966 brmq.qro@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Quebec 2001 Robert-Bourassa Blvd., Room 671, Montréal, QC H3A 3N2

Ph: (514) 283 8888 Fax: (514) 283 3143 www.inspection.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Montréal East and West

2001 Robert-Bourassa Blvd., Room 671, Montréal, QC H3A 3N2

Ph: (514) 283 8888 Fax: (514) 283 3143 www.inspection.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Québec Place Iberville IV, 100 - 2954, Laurier Blvd., Ste-Foy, QC G1V 5C7

Ph: (418) 648 7373 Fax: (418) 648 4792

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - St-Hyacinthe 3225 Cusson Ave., Suite 4500, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 0H7

Ph: (450) 768 1500 Fax: (450) 768 1473

FACULTÉ DES SCIENCES

DE L’AGRICULTURE ET DE L’ALIMENTATION, Dept. des Sciences Animales, Université Laval, Québec QC G1V 0A6

Ph: (418) 656 2131 ext. 3514

Fax: (418) 656 3766 san@fsaa.ulaval.ca http://www.fsaa.ulaval.ca/en/faculty/departments-school/animal-science-department/ Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)

200, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec QC G1R 4X6

Ph: (418) 380 2110

Toll Free: (888) 222-MAPA (6272) info@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

RÉGIE DES MARCHÉS AGRICOLES ET ALIMENTAIRES DU QUÉBEC

201, boul. Crémazie Est., 5e étage, Montréal QC H2M 1L3

Ph: (514) 873 4024 Fax: (514) 873 3984 rmaaqc@rmaaq.gouv.qc.ca www.rmaaq.gouv.qc.ca

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University Macdonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd., Ste. Anne de Bellevue QC H9X 3V9 Ph: (514) 398 7913 Fax: (514) 398 8732 animal.science@mcgill.ca www.mcgill.ca/animal/ Professor Kevin Wade, Departmental Chair. UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire/College of Veterinary Medicine

3200, rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe QC J2S 2M2 Ph: (450) 773 8521 www.umontreal.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

AQINAC - Association Québécoise des Industries de Nutrition Animale et Céréalière

Christian Breton, Président; Renald Mercier, 1er vice-président; Claude Robitaille, 2e vice-président; Yvan Lacroix, Président-directeur général; Hélène Cliche Trésorière; Raymond Breton, Secrétaire. Administratrice/Administrateurs : Carl Boivin, Patrice Brochu, Mario Côté, Patrice Gagnon, Maurice Héneault, Renée Henri, Sébastien Léveillé, Luc Ménard, Daniel Richard, Régis Soucy, Yan Turmine.

Association des abattoirs avicoles du Québec (AAAQ)

216, rue Denison, Granby, QC J2H 2R6

Ph: (450) 349 1521

info@conseiltaq.com https://conseiltaq.com/association/aaaq/ Président : Yvan Brodeur; 1er vice-président : Jöel Cormier, 2e vice-président : Dominique Martel. Secrétaire Général : Jean-Patrick LaFlamme. Administrateurs : Paul Beauchamp, Bruno Giannone, René Proulx, Vincent Vecchio.

Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)

216, Rue Denison Est, Granby, QC J2H 2R6

Ph: (450) 349 1521

info@conseiltaq.com www.conseiltaq.com

Fédération des producteurs d’oeufs du Québec

Maison de l’UPA

555, boul. Roland-Therrien, bureau 320, Longueuil, QC J4H 4E7

Ph: (450) 679 0530 Fax: (450) 679 0855

info@oeuf.ca

www.oeuf.ca

Paulin Bouchard, Président; Gislain Houle, 1er vice-président; Sylvain Lapierre, 2e vice-président; Administrateurs: Emmanuel Destrijker, Jean-Philippe Désilets, Jonathan Gauvin, Pierre-Paul Ricard, Maurice Richard, Nicholas Tremblay.

Les Éleveurs de volailles du Québec

555, boul. Roland-Therrien, bur. 250, Longueuil, QC J4H 4G1

Ph: (450) 679 0530 Fax: (450) 679 5375

evq@upa.qc.ca

www.volaillesduquebec.qc.ca

Comité exécutif : Président : Pierre-Luc Leblanc; 1er vice-président : Louis-Philippe Rouleau, 2e vice-président : Stéphane Veilleux. Membres : Lise St-Georges, Mario Bérard. Administrateurs, Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec : René Gélinas, Louis-Phillipe Rouleau. Administrateurs, Montérégie : Pierre-Luc Leblanc, François Cloutier. Administrateurs, Rive-Nord : Lise St-Georges, Daniel Husereau. Membre du comité des éleveurs de dindon : Guillaume Côté.

SASKATCHEWAN

Les Producteurs d’oeufs d’incubation du Québec

Maison de l’UPA

555 boul. Roland-Therrien, bureau 515, Longueuil, QC J4H 4E7

Ph: (450) 679 0530 Fax: (450) 679 3652 poiq@upa.qc.ca

http://lespoiq.wixsite.com/poiq

Simon Doré-Ouellet, directeur général.

SASKATCHEWAN

HEALTH MONITORED HATCHERIES

KYLE HATCHERY

PO Box 250, Kyle, SK S0L 1T0

Ph: (306) 375 2910

LILYDALE-SOFINA FOODS, INC.

605 Greer St., Wynyard, SK S0A 4T0

Ph: (306) 554 2534

PRAIRIE PRIDE CHICK SALES LTD.

PO Box 273, Grandora, SK S0K 1V0

Ph: (306) 956 3822

REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATIONS

Brownlee

Hutterian Brethren of Huron Ltd., (Huron Poultry Farm)

PO Box 9, SK S0H 0M0

Ph: (306) 759 2685 Fax: (306) 759 2680

Hodgeville

Hutterian Brethren Church of Hodgeville Inc., (Hodgeville Poultry Farm)

PO Box 386, SK S0H 2B0

Ph: (306) 677 2870 Fax: (306) 677 2724

Humboldt

Arden Dust, (Dusty Inn Farm)

PO Box 2742, SK S0K 2A0

Ph: (306) 682 3466

Leader

Hutterian Brethren Church of Estuary, (Estuary Colony)

PO Box 220, SK S0N 1H0

Ph: (306) 628 4116 Fax: (306) 628 4406

Maple Creek

Cypress Hutterian Brethren Colony

PO Box 98, SK S0N 1N0

Ph: (306) 662 3456

McMahon

Wheatland Eggs

PO Box 115, SK S0N 1M0

Ph: (306) 773 9196

Moose Jaw

Baildon Hutterian Brethren Ltd., (Moose Jaw Poultry Farm)

PO Box 968, SK S6H 4P6

Ph: (306) 693 3013

Saskatoon

Star Egg Company Ltd.

1302 Quebec Ave., SK S7K 1V5

Ph: (306) 244 4041 Fax: (306) 664 6619

Star City

Star City Colony Ltd., (Star City Poultry)

PO Box 190, SK S0E 1P0

Ph: (306) 863 2343

POULTRY CONSULTING, VETERINARIANS,

RESEARCH

Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd.

Ph: (877) 449 3447 admin@canadianpoultry.ca www.canadianpoultry.ca

Smith Poultry Consulting

16 Precourt Place, Cartier, MB R4K 1B3 Ph: (204) 864 2083 smithpoultryconsulting@mymts.net

Verus Animal Nutrition

3220 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0C3

Ph: (204) 414 9400 Fax: (204) 414 9405 rhett@verusalliance.com www.verusalliance.com

AGRICULTURAL BANK

REPRESENTATIVES

BMO

Ron Boychuk

Relationship Manager, Agriculture Ph: (306) 782 8454 ron.boychuk@bmo.com

Murray Nelson Manager, Agriculture 101 2nd Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2A9 Ph: (306) 934 5674 murray.nelson@bmo.com

Glen Snyder Manager Agriculture

1800 Scarth St., Regina, SK S4P 2G3

Ph: (306) 569 5612 glen.snyder@bmo.com

CIBC

Darren Barber

Senior Manager, Commercial & Agriculture Banking North Saskatchewan 701 - 201 21st St. E. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0B8

Ph: (306) 668 3488 ext 295 Fax: (306) 668 0300 darren.barber@cibc.com

Keith Meyer Manager, Commercial & Agriculture Banking - South Saskatchewan 505 - 1801 Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 4B4

Ph: (306) 691 4444 ext 456 Fax: (306) 691 4445 keith.meyer@cibc.com

Farm Credit Canada

/Financement agricole Canada 1800 rue Hamilton St. Regina, SK S4P 4L3

Ph: (306) 780 8900 Fax: (306) 780 8919 Toll Free: (888) 332 3301 www.fcc-fac.ca

RBC Royal Bank

Scott Grant

Vice President, Commercial Financial Services 154 1st Ave. S., 4th Floor Ph: (306) 933 3409 Fax: (306) 668 3893 scott.grant@rbc.com

Scotiabank

Jannine Harriman

Director and Group Lead, Agricultural Banking 111 2nd Ave. S., Scotia Centre, PO Box 1448, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R1

Ph: (306) 668 1470

jannine.harriman@scotiabank.com

TD Canada Trust

Riley Almasi, District Manager, Agriculture Services for Saskatchewan

145 Main St. N., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 0V9

Ph: (306) 380 5415 Fax: (306) 691 4618 riley.almasi@td.com

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD

CANADA

Saskatchewan regional office 300 - 2010 12th Ave., Regina, SK S4P 0M3

Ph: (306) 523 6601 Fax: (306) 780 7360 ats-sk@agr.gc.ca

www.agr.gc.ca

AGRICULTURE KNOWLEDGE CENTRE, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN 45 Thatcher Dr. E., Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L8

Ph: (306) 694 3727 Fax: (306) 694 3938 Toll Free: (866) 457 2377 www.saskatchewan.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Regional Office - Saskatchewan 1800 11th Ave., Room 301, Regina, SK S4P 4E3

Ph: (306) 780 5180 Fax: (306) 780 5177 www.inspection.gc.ca

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION

AGENCY - Western Area Office 1115 57th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB BC AB SK MB T2E 9B2

Ph: (587) 230 2200 Fax: (587) 230 2253

www.inspection.gc.ca

INSPECTION AND REGULATORY MANAGEMENT BRANCH

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Health Unit, Room 202, 3085 Albert St., Regina SK S4S 0B1

Ph (306) 787 5547 betty.althouse@gov.sk.ca

Dr. Betty Althouse, Chief Veterinary Officer. SASKATCHEWAN AGRI-FOOD COUNCIL 302 - 3085 Albert St., Regina SK S4S 0B1 Ph: (306) 787 5364 ryan.mulatz@gov.sk.ca

Ryan Mulatz, Industry Development Specialist.

CANADIAN FEED RESEARCH CENTRE, University of Saskatchewan 51 Campus Dr., Saskatoon SK S7N 5A8 Ph: (306) 966 4279 Fax: (306) 966 4499 feeds.innovation@usask.ca www.usask.ca

Rex Newkirk, Research Chair in Feed Processing Technology, rex.newkirk@usask.ca

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND POULTRY SCIENCE, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, Room 6D34 Agriculture Bldg., 51 Campus Dr., Saskatoon SK S7N 5A8 Ph: (306) 966 4128 Fax: (306) 966 4151 aps@usask.ca

https://agbio.usask.ca/departments/animaland-poultry-science.php

Mary Buhr, Dean and Professor; Henry L. Classen, Professor, NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Poultry Nutrition; Daniel Columbus, Adjunct Professor; Karen Schwean-Lardner, Assistant Professor; Tracy Leer-Mercier, Researcher,(306) 966-6597, tracy.leer@usask.ca; Dr. Stephanie Derbawka, Poultry Veterinarian, (306) 966 7300, stephanie. derbawka@usask.ca.

SASKATCHEWAN

WESTERN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE,

University of Saskatchewan

52 Campus Dr., Saskatoon SK S7N 5B4

Ph: (306) 966 7447 Fax: (306) 966 8747

www.usask.ca/wcvm

Dr. Jenny Fricke, Poultry Extension Veterinarian, Veterinary Pathology.

Ph: (306) 966 7300, Fax: (306) 966 7439, jenny.fricke@usask.ca

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan

224 Pacific Ave., Suite 201, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N9

Ph: (306) 242 3611 Fax: (306) 242 3286 kari@saskatchewanchicken.ca www.saskatchewanchicken.ca

Henry Van EE, Chair; Tim Keet, Vice Chair; Rudy Martinka, Director; Ben Middleton, Director; Wally Sloboshan, Director; Kari Tosczak, Executive Director; Gale Kellington, Office Manager.

Saskatchewan Broiler Hatching Egg Producers

115 – 2nd Ave North, Suite 301, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2B1

Ph: (306) 242 3611 Fax: (306) 242 3286 kari@saskatchewanchicken.ca

Dave Janzen, Chair; Henk van Steenbergen, Vice Chair. Directors: Brian Bilkes, Michael Wurtz.

Saskatchewan Egg Producers

496 Hoffer Dr., Regina, SK S4N 7A1

Ph: (306) 924 1505 Fax: (306) 924 1515 sep@saskegg.ca www.saskegg.ca

Shawn Harman, Chairman & EFC Alternate; Stan Fehr, Vice Chairman; Regan Sloboshan, Director & EFC Director & CEIRA Director.

Isaac Entz, Director; Ignaz Stadler, Director; Danny Wollman, Director & Farm and Food Care Director & Pullet Growers of Canada

Rep. Executive Director: Cam Broten. Saskatchewan Hatchery Association 2717 Cleveland Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R2

Ph: (306) 242 1033 Fax: (306) 242 6466

Dale Anstey, President; Joan Anstey, Vice President/Secretary-Treasurer.

Turkey Farmers of Saskatchewan 1438 Fletcher Rd., Saskatoon, SK S7M 5T2

Ph: (306) 931 1050 www.saskturkey.com

Western Feed Industry Association (WFIA - ANAC - Alberta and Saskatchewan Division)

c/o 203, 711 - 51 Ave, Red Deer, AB AB SK T4N 6H8

Ph: (403) 347 7877

Fax: (403) 309 1741

e-mail: agrinet@telus.net www.anac-ab.ca

Nancy Fischer, Chair; Tim Armstrong, Vice-Chair; Darrell Kimmell, National Director; Mike Paterson Past Chairman. Brad Drechsler, Division Manager. Directors: Wilf Graf, Jeff Nielsen, Randy Shaw, Terry Soch, Ryan Stack, John Stephen, Theunis Wessels, Rob Wilkinson. Cam Bridgeman, Member-at-Large.

NATIONAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Agricultural Institute of Canada

176 Gloucester St., Suite 320, Ottawa, ON K2P 0A6

Ph: (613) 232-9459 Fax: (613) 594-5190

e-mail: office@aic.ca www.aic.ca

Board of Directors: Wilf Keller, Chair; Al Scholz, Secretary Treasurer. Directors: Jim Brandle, Joshua Dillman, Lianne Dwyer, Rajasekaran Lada, Robert Moody, Michael Trevan.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

1341 Baseline Rd., Ottawa, ON K1A 0C5

Ph: (613) 773-1000 Fax: (613) 773-1081

Toll Free: (855) 773-0241

e-mail: info@agr.gc.ca www.agr.gc.ca

Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC-Head Office)

150, rue Metcalfe St., Suite 1301, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1

Ph: (613) 241-6421 Fax: (613) 241-7970

e-mail: info@anacan.org www.anacan.org

Executive Director, National Office, Graham Cooper.; Melissa Dumont, Technical Services; Josée Lafontaine, Office Administrator; My-Lien Bosch, Technical Analyst. Melissa Dumont, Executive Director; Josée Lafontaine, Office Administrator; My-Lien Bosch, Technical Analyst; Sonya Jenkins, Communication and Policy Coordinator. Canada-China Agriculture and Food Development Exchange Centre

150 Main St. W., Suite 1003 Hamilton, ON L8P 1H8

Ph: (416) 642-3890 Fax: (289) 965-0998

e-mail: info@ccagr.com www.ccagr.com

Canadian Animal Health Coalition 42894 Browntown Rd., Bluevale, ON N0G 1G0

Ph: (519) 829-2242

e-mail: info@animalhealth.ca www.animalhealth.ca

Canadian Animal Health Institute 160 Research Lane, Suite 102, Guelph, ON N1G 5B2

Ph: (519) 763-7777 Fax: (519) 763-7407

e-mail: cahi@cahi-icsa.ca www.cahi-icsa.ca

Daniel Beauchamp, Merck Animal Health, Chair; Dr. Jair Garcia, Zoetis Canada, Vice-Chair; Dr. Rob Bell, Bio Agri Mix, Secretary-Treasurer; Diane Bourassa, Vétoquinol N.-A. Inc., Past Chair.

Canadian Association of Poultry Veterinarians, CAPV-ACVA www.capv-acva.ca

Executive Members: Dr. Neil Ambrose (West), dr.ambrose@telus.net; Dr. Rachel Ouckama, (OAPP), rouckama.ccl@eagle.ca; Dr. Daniel Venne (AVIA), dvenne@sympatico.ca.

Canadian Federation of Agriculture

21 Florence St., Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6 Ph: (613) 236-3633 Fax: (613) 236-5749 e-mail: info@canadian-farmers.ca www.cfa-fca.ca

Ron Bonnett, President; Errol Halkai, Executive Director.

Canadian Food Inspection AgencyNational Headquarters

1400 Merivale Rd., Ottawa, ON K1A 0Y9 Ph: (613) 773-2342

Toll-Free: (800) 442-2342

www.inspection.gc.ca

Canadian Hatching Egg Producers 21 Florence St., Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6 Ph: (613) 232-3023 Fax: (613) 232-5241 e-mail: info@chep-poic.ca www.chep-poic.ca

Jack Greydanus, Chair; Gyslain Loyer, Vice-Chair, Quebec; Brian Bilkes, Second Vice-Chair, Saskatchewan; Joe Neels, British Columbia; Gary Van Klei, Alberta; Dean Penner, Manitoba; Dick Ottens, Ontario; Glen Taschuk, CHF; Christian Trottier, CHF. Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council

Head Office: 1545 Carling Ave., Suite 400, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8P9 Ph: (613) 724-6605 Fax: (613) 724-4577

www.cpepc.ca

Staff: K. Robin Horel, President and CEO. Canadian Poultry Research Council 350 Sparks St., Suite 1007, Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8 Ph: (613) 566-5916 Fax: (613) 241-5999

e-mail: info@cp-rc.ca www.cp-rc.ca

Bruce Roberts, Executive Director. CPRC Directors: Dr. Helen Anne Hudson, Chair (EFC); Murray Klassen, Vice-Chair (CHEP); Erica Charlton (CPEPC); Vic Redekop (TFC); Rick Kaptein (CFC). Chicken Farmers of Canada 1007 - 350 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8

Ph: (613) 241-2800

e-mail: cfc@chicken.ca / ppc@poulet.ca www.chicken.ca / www.chickenfarmers.ca www.poulet.ca / www.producteursdepoulet.ca

Board of Directors

Chair: Benoît Fontaine (QC)

Yvan Brodeur (Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council - Primary Chicken Sector)

Marc Cormier (NB)

François Cloutier (QC)

Keith Deering (NL)

Nick de Graaf (NS)

Craig Evans (Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council - Primary Chicken Sector)

Derek Janzen (BC)

Don Kilimnik (Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council - Further Processing

Sector)

Leonard Klassen (MB)

Tim Klompmaker (ON)

Nick Langelaar (SK)

Dennis Steinwand (AB)

Barry Uyterlinde (PEI)

Peter Vale (Restaurants Canada)

Executive Committee

Chair: Benoît Fontaine

1st Vice-Chair: Derek Janzen

2nd Vice-Chair: Nick de Graaf

Member-at-Large: Tim Klompmaker

Egg Farmers of Canada

21, rue Florence St., Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6

Ph: (613) 238-2514 Fax: (613) 238-1967

e-mail: info@eggs.ca

eggfarmers.ca / producteursdoeufs.ca

Chairman: Roger Pelissero; Chief Executive Officer: Tim Lambert; Directors: Joe Kleinsasser (AB), Walter Siemens (BC), Kurt Siemens (MB), David Coburn (NB), Joseph R. W. Smallwood III (NL), John Penner (NT), Glen Jennings (NS), Scott Helps (ON), Ian Simmons (PE), Emmanuel Destrijker (QC), Regan Sloboshan (SK), Wayne Beggs (Consumers’ Association of Canada), Ted Hudson (Grading), Mike Vanderpol (Processing), Brad Lawson (Hatcheries)

Farm Products Council of Canada

Central Experimental Farm, 960 Carling Ave., Building 59, Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6

Ph: (613) 759-1555 Fax: (613) 759-1566 Toll Free: (855) 611-1165

e-mail: fpcc-cpac@agr.gc.ca www.fpcc-cpac.gc.ca

Further Poultry Processors Association of Canada (FPPAC)

9017 Kudlac St., Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0C3 Ph: (905) 356-9159

e-mail: robertdevalk@gmail.com www.fppac.ca

Chairman, Blair Shier; Vice-Chair, Chris Hobbs; Secretary-Treasurer, Jamie Falcao. Directors: Betty Dikeos, Keith Hehn, Ian Hesketh, Ed Lamers, Don Kilimnik, Kevin Thompson.

Turkey Farmers of Canada

7145 West Credit Ave., Bldg. 1, Suite 202 Mississauga, ON L5N 6J7

Ph: (905) 812-3140 Fax: (905) 812-9326

e-mail: info@tfc-edc.ca www.turkeyfarmersofcanada.ca

Board of Directors: Darren Ference, Chair (AB); Calvin McBain, Vice Chair (QC); Brian Ricker, Executive Member (ON); Vic Redekop (BC); Jelmer Wiersma (SK); Rachelle Brown (MB); Bertin Cyr (NB); Steven Eadie (NS); Doug Hart (CPEPC), Michel Pépin (CPEPC); Adam Power (FPPAC).

Egg Farmers of Canada

Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) oversees the national egg supply, promotes egg consumption and develops standards for egg farming in Canada. This national organization represents more than 1,000 egg farmers in all ten provinces and the Northwest Territories, and works closely with egg boards, industry partners and government to ensure a healthy, strong and sustainable egg industry. In fact, this past year Canada’s egg industry marked its eleventh consecutive year of growth.

The Canadian egg industry operates under the unique system of supply management. By matching egg production with demand, Canadians have a constant supply of fresh, local, high-quality eggs and farmers receive a fair return.

For more than 45 years, supply management has helped egg farmers contribute to the Canadian economy through job creation and by supporting local businesses. In fact, Canada’s egg industry is responsible for over 17,600 jobs across the country and contributes $1.37 billion dollars to Canada’s GDP.

11 years of growth

A strong and prosperous egg farming industry allows farmers to continually reinvest in their farms and communities. 2017 marked a 4.1% increase in the retail sales of table eggs, bringing Canada’s egg industry to 34.3% growth over 11 years. This success is the result of many factors including strong consumer demand for affordable, natural and locally produced food items.

A holistic, multi-faceted view of sustainability

EFC is committed to growing Canada’s egg industry sustainably, and in celebration of their work in this area, they recently released a comprehensive Sustainability Story that details the programs and policies that make their industry sustainable. The approach is structured around five pillars that guide EFC’s actions: protecting the health and welfare of hens, delivering safe, high-quality eggs to Canadians, finding new ways to make egg production more environmentally sound, enhancing the well-being of others and empowering people.

Advancing the industry through research

EFC invests in research on behalf of egg farmers at universities across the country. Notably, EFC supports

four research chairs focused on economics, poultry welfare, sustainability and public policy, and continues to support a wide array of research projects. In 2017, more than 30 active research projects were underway across Canada, covering a range of priority areas including animal health and welfare, food safety, nutrition and health, non-food uses of eggs and environment and sustainability. This commitment to support evidence-based research is extended through partnerships with the Canadian Poultry Research Council, Egg Nutrition Center and Poultry Research Centre.

Connecting with Canadians online

With more and more people turning online for information and inspiration, EFC continued to strengthen a number of marketing and communications channels that enhanced their interaction with Canadians and consumers online. For example, more than 284 videos are available on EFC’s one-of-a-kind streaming network EggcentricTV, and hundreds of egg recipes and articles are available online through eggs.ca (geared to consumers) and eggfarmers.ca (geared to all audiences featuring industry news and information).

Under the leadership of Chairman Roger Pelissero and with the dedication of a 16-member Board of Directors, EFC continues to be known for its dedication, leadership and innovation. To learn more about EFC visit eggfarmers.ca and sign up for their newsletter, or follow @eggsoeufs on Twitter or on LinkedIn.

Chicken Farmers of Canada

Our Mandate Chicken Farmers of Canada has two primary mandates. Our main responsibility is to ensure that our 2,800 farmers produce the right amount of fresh, safe, high-quality chicken to meet Canada’s needs. To do so, farmers, processors, further processors and members of the restaurant trade from across the country meet every eight weeks to decide, based on market demand, just how much chicken to raise. This evolving risk management system we operate under is commonly known as “supply management”. As part of the system, Chicken Farmers of Canada also monitors compliance with provincial quota allocations – making sure each province raises as much chicken as they agreed to – and the inter-provincial or market development trade of chicken. Established in 1978, Chicken Farmers of Canada was established under the provisions of, and receives its legal authority from, the Farm Products Agencies Act.

Our second responsibility is to represent the interests of chicken farmers and the Canadian chicken industry. Chicken Farmers of Canada plays a key role in developing, partnering or managing programs for Canada’s chicken farmers that prove they continue to grow the fresh, high-quality chicken that Canadians trust. Through programs such as Raised by a Canadian Farmer On-Farm Food Safety, Animal Care, and Sustainability, and other biosecurity initiatives, Chicken Farmers of Canada works closely with government partners

Industry Snapshot

Sources: CFC, AAFC, CFIA, provincial boards, provincial ministries of Agriculture

2017 Quota Periods

and industry stakeholders to keep the industry innovative and responsive.

Through our government relations program, Chicken Farmers of Canada strives to ensure that key decision makers in government fully understand the views of Canada’s chicken farmers and that these are taken into account when important agriculture and trade policy decisions are made.

Our Board

Our directions and policies are determined by a 15-member Board of Directors comprised of farmers appointed by the provincial chicken marketing boards. Non-farmer directors – one from the restaurant industry, another from the further processing industry, and two representing the processing industry – are appointed by their respective national associations. This way, Chicken

Farmers of Canada and its stakeholders work together on behalf of Canada’s chicken industry, from farmer to consumer.

OUR VISION – To grow consumer demand for Canadian-grown chicken.

OUR MISSION – On behalf of Canadian chicken farmers, lead and drive the improved efficiency of chicken farmers and the Canadian chicken industry to better serve consumers, and to ensure that chicken continues to be the leading protein preference of Canadians.

Canadians want Canadian chicken, so we deliver them fresh, locally-raised food, just the way they like it. Our farmers are a stabilizing force in rural Canada, where they can – and do – reinvest with confidence in their communities, but their contribution is much wider. In sum, we are part of Canada’s economic solution, and do so without subsidies, and are very proud of both.

The chicken sector in Canada makes a valuable contribution to the economies of rural and urban communities from coast to coast. In addition to 2,800 chicken farmers and 181 processors, the sector generates employment in not only farming and processing, but veterinary work, transportation, retail, restaurants and more.

In total, the sector:

• Sustains 87,200 jobs

• Contributes $6.8 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product

• Pays $2.2 billion in taxes

• Purchases 2.6 million tons of feed, supporting other farmers in turn People care deeply about their food, about knowing where it comes from and that what they’re serving to their family and friends is of the highest quality; our farmers and their families are no different. So when we say that the Canadian chicken industry is good for Canadians, it’s because we know that we’re raising our chickens to the highest standards: yours.

Turkey Farmers of Canada

Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) is a national organization representing Canada’s 500+ turkey farmers. TFC encourages cooperation throughout the Canadian turkey industry, promotes the consumption of turkey meat, and oversees the supply management system for turkey in Canada. Mandated by Federal Proclamation, TFC’s 11-member Board of Directors is comprised of eight farmer-elected provincial board representatives, along with two appointed members of the primary

processing sector and one from the further processing sector. Working cooperatively, the Board sets national turkey production levels in response to market activity, market forecasts, expectations regarding imports and competing protein markets, to ensure that consumers have access to a secure supply of high-quality Canadian turkey products, and that farmers earn a fair return on their investments.

For more information, please visit the Turkey Farmers of Canada website at www.turkeyfarmersofcanada.ca

AGRO-DESIGN constructs all poultry-related facilities as well as out buildings for equipment, etc. We offer custom designs complete with engineering services, if required. Our past clientele are people who require a solid building construction with attention to the finer details that truly make a functional and attractive building.

Gary Van Klei, Chair

ALBERTA HATCHING EGG PRODUCERS

The Alberta Hatching Egg Producers are committed to provide the industry with a superior quality product while fostering profitable growth. The AHEP prides itself in fostering confidence in the hatching egg industry through effective communications and by building co-operative relationships with other stakeholders in the poultry industry value chain.

Jeff Kamlah, Chair

ALBERTA TURKEY PRODUCERS Alberta Turkey Producers is the voice of the turkey production industry in Alberta. Our leadership and service contribute to creating a stable environment for the protection and growth of the Alberta turkey industry. Our vision is to create a strong, stable and growing turkey industry committed to constantly improving product quality and building consumer confidence. Jeff joined the Alberta Turkey Producers Board in 2013, and served as Vice-Chair in 2015. Jeff was elected Chair of the Alberta Turkey Producers Board of Directors in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

ALLTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY Founded in Canada in 1988, Alltech discovers and delivers solutions for the sustainable nutrition of plants, animals and people. With more than 100 manufacturing sites globally, Alltech is a leading producer and processor of yeast and chelated trace minerals. From antibiotic-free production to egg quality, our nutritional technologies help poultry producers overcome challenges to support bird health and producer profitability. For more information please call 1-800-285-8617 or visit us at Alltech.com/ Canada

Scott Gillingham, DVM

AVIAGEN Since 1923, Aviagen® has established itself as the world’s leading poultry breeding company, developing pedigree lines for the production of commercial broiler chickens under the Arbor Acres®, Indian River®, and Ross® brand names. The Rowan Range® and Specialty Males® are specialty breeding stock from Aviagen that offer greater flexibility for customers to meet specific or niche market requirements. The company is based in Huntsville, Alabama, USA with a number of wholly-owned operations across the United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S., and joint ventures in Asia. In Canada, the primary team members are Regional Business Consultant, Scott Gillingham, DVM (519) 821-4955, sgillingham@aviagen.com; and technical managers Mark Belanger (518) 5693150, mbelanger@aviagen.com and Matt Klassen (604) 302-5452, mklassen@aviagen.com. For more information visit www.aviagen.com.

Bill Vanderspek

BC CHICKEN MARKETING BOARD

Bill Vanderspek has been an active and committed supporter in the poultry industry his entire life. He grew up on a broiler farm, and after finishing school, worked for Lilydale Cooperative, quickly working his way up to plant manager. In 2003, he accepted a position as Executive Director of the BC Chicken Marketing Board. In his spare time, Bill enjoys travelling with his wife Elaine and motor biking with friends. In 2017, Bill received the Canadian Hatchery Federation Max Wiener award for his significant contributions to the Canadian poultry industry.

Katie Lowe, Executive Director

BC EGG MARKETING BOARD

Katie Lowe is the Executive Director of the BC Egg Marketing Board. She started with BC Egg as the Manager Operations in 2015 and was promoted to Executive Director the following year. Prior to joining BC Egg, Katie worked with the BC Chicken Marketing Board for 11 years where she started her career in the poultry industry as an on-farm auditor. Katie holds a Bachelor’s degree in agroecology with a concentration in animal studies from UBC. She is well versed in animal care as she served as a research assistant on the UBC Dairy Farm. In addition to her education, Katie received her Professional Agrologist designation in 2012 and PAACO certification in 2009.

BIG DUTCHMAN Big Dutchman provides equipment to farms around the world and has been the worldwide leader in poultry and egg production systems since 1938. We offer practical, economical and environmentally-friendly solutions geared to your future needs. Big Dutchman stands for long-lasting quality, service, and unsurpassed know-how. As the industry leader, our innovations will continue to positively impact the industries we serve. Every day farmers the world over realize the benefits of Big Dutchman’s dedication to innovation. From our poultry and egg production systems, to our tightly integrated automatic controls, we continue to set standards for efficiency, productivity and reliability. Big Dutchman has headquarters located around the world, and with a global network of sales representatives our support staff is already nearby at www.bigdutchmanusa.com

BOULTER MACHINE WORKS LTD. Boulter Machine works specializes in the custom re-manufacture of Diamond farm packers. We also provide dependable sales, service and repairs on egg handling equipment across Canada and the Western United States. Serving the industry since 1983. Contact us at 250-748-2130 or via e-mail: boultermac@shaw.ca. Check us out on the web at www.boultermachine.com

Harold Bundy

BRAEMAR BUILDING SYSTEMS LTD.

Harold has been with Braemar since 1986 and is familiar with all facets of the operation. He started on the construction side, moved to sales in 1996 and was appointed Sales Manager in 1998. Drawing on his experience in renovation and construction of farm buildings, Harold works diligently to ensure that customers receive quality products, outstanding customer service and competitive pricing. Call: 1-800-215-1996.

Brad Clarke

BRAEMAR BUILDING SYSTEMS LTD. Brad has been with Braemar since April 2007 and in that time has become a very valuable and integral part of the Braemar Sales Team. Prior to joining Braemar, Brad was the Plant Engineer for North America’s largest manufacturer of water heaters and HVAC equipment. Brad brings over 24 years of project management experience including Capital Projects, Design/Build, Estimating and Construction. Drawing on this experience and the Braemar team you can be assured that Brad will deliver outstanding customer service, quality products and competitive pricing. Call: 1-800-215-1996.

Jack Greydanus, Chair CANADIAN HATCHING EGG PRODUCERS

Founded in 1986, the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers (CHEP) represents 225 farmers from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. CHEP is a national organization funded through farmer levies based on the broiler hatching eggs produced. CHEP’s mission is continue to grow a profitable broiler hatching egg industry in Canada in order to ensure a strong, efficient and competitive industry and a dependable supply of quality broiler hatching eggs to the Canadian chicken industry. Our commitment extends to providing hatching eggs that meet the need of the Canadian marketplace while ensuring fair returns to our members and supporting stable, consistent and profitable growth for all stakeholders. Canadian farmers produced 759 million hatching eggs in 2017.

CANARM Canarm AgSystems has been a trusted supplier to poultry farmers for more than 80 years, providing ventilation, lighting and flooring solutions. Canarm’s product line offers innovative products that help poultry farmers be efficient and save energy. Our VentChoice product line is anchored by our ECsmart motor - an EC fan motor that can save 25% to 70% on your ventilation costs. It can be retrofitted into existing wiring and control systems. Our FG and PLF series exhaust fans and our CA-AG series circulation fans continue to be trusted, reliable and robust options for poultry facilities, and are now offered with this EC smart motor option. We also offer an FRP, polyurethane injected continuous inlet option (R8) that is second to none. We have partnered with Intelia, a leader in poultry facility controls and now offer lntelia’s suite of controllers for all levels of barn complexity. The new FLICKER FREE LED light dimmer is easily programmable and allows for extra low dimming, increasing bird health while lowering electricity bills. The bird scale, combined with the Compass analytical platform, provides a 14 day weight prediction, giving producers the information they need to reach planned weight at delivery. Our latest addition is the easy to clean ESA-1000 Heat Exchanger, which will aid in increased air quality, while providing a comfortable temperature in even the harshest Canadian winters. Canarm offers a full solution for your poultry facility needs. www.canarm.com or email: agsales@canarm.ca

CHARISONS TURKEY HATCHERY LTD. has been supplying Western Canada with poults for over 65 years. We continue to work closely with producers to provide the quality poult they are looking for. For more information, please call Jamie or Shane at 204-886-2922.

CHORETIME Chore-Time continues its tradition established in 1952 of leadership in the design, manufacture and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. With complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control and house management, Chore-Time is a market leader known for product performance, tailored solutions and a proven independent distribution network. Part of the CTB, Inc. family of companies, Chore-Time recently added the Volito™ line of nests and aviaries for cage-free production to its product range. ChoreTime operates globally from facilities in Indiana, Alabama, the Netherlands and Poland. For more information or to find your local distributor, see www.choretime.com.

CLARK AG SYSTEMS LTD. Clark Ag Systems was established by W. Murray Clark in 1950 to provide farmers with high quality equipment for poultry and egg production. Since then the company has become a trusted supplier to farmers across Canada operating out of Caledonia, Ontario. Clark Ag Systems offers a complete line of production equipment that includes Farmer Automatic and Tecno Poultry Equipment housing options; as well as feeding, watering, heating, ventilation, lighting, electronic monitoring and control systems. The professional and experienced staff at Clark Ag Systems constantly strives to achieve the highest standard for sales, installation and service including 24/7 emergency support. For more information please call 1.800.263.6410 or visit www.clarkagsystems.com

COBB-VANTRESS, INC. Cobb-Vantress, Inc. makes quality protein accessible, healthy and affordable worldwide. Our research and technology innovates the global poultry industry. With headquarters in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, we are the world’s oldest pedigree broiler breeding company. We distribute poultry to more than 120 countries. Find more at cobb-vantress.com.

CORE CALCIUM AND SHELL PRODUCTS

has been the leader in supplying Quality Shell Products to the Poultry and Feed industry for many years. Still located in Mobile, Alabama, the Sales and Management is headed by Ronnie McDonough. Ronnie has over 30 years’ experience in the business with the former Oyster Shell Products Company who owned plants in Baltimore, Maryland and Houston, Texas as well as Mobile. Core Calcium and Shell Products has carried on the process of production closely following the popular Pilot Brand Shell. Our current Coastal Brand Shell is also known as the Organic Choice. With the price of eggs today, Coastal Brand Shell as your Calcium source is more important than ever as any breakage at all can be very expensive. We have new facilities, which opened several years ago, and are looking for suppliers in areas including Western Canada. We have warehouse space, bagging, barge and ship loading and offloading capabilities. For more information contact us toll free at 1-877-679-1399.

COUNTY LINE EQUIPMENT LTD. We are a leading supplier for all aspects of poultry production equipment. Founded in 1998 Countyline has steadily grown based on a foundation of excellent products & service. We are located in Listowel, Ontario where we house over 24,000 sq. ft. of parts as well as components for new systems including feeding, watering, housing (cages & nests) lighting, heating, ventilation, and the latest in controller

technology. Our experienced staff can assist with design & consultation of new projects as well as renovations. We take pride in our service department, which is fully staffed with licensed electricians & gasfitters and we offer 24hr service. Contact us today to learn more about our product lines or for help on your next project. Visit www. county-line.ca or by phone 1-800-463-7622.

CUDDY FARMS A proudly Canadian company formed in Canada over 66 years ago to serve the Canadian turkey market. With a new hatchery build in 2012, Cuddy is able to offer Canadian growers day old turkey poults hatched from the latest Technology. Cuddy offers technical service with each poult placement to ensure optimization of profits. Call today to meet and speak with our full service Turkey Team. Tel: 1-800-265-1823 or email: judyg@cuddy.com.

CUMBERLAND Cumberland is a world-class poultry equipment manufacturer offering a full line of proven and dependable solutions to maximize production returns for broiler, breeder and turkey producers around the world. Cumberland’s product offering includes feeding and watering systems, feed storage and delivery systems, ventilation equipment, heaters, cooling systems, controls and alarms, nesting equipment and more. Able to accommodate the needs of poultry production operations large and small, Cumberland delivers products engineered to outlast and outperform, service that doesn’t punch a clock, expertise that understands the industry inside and out and the vision to see what’s coming next. For more information visit cumberlandpoultry.com Cumberland is a part of GSI, a worldwide brand of AGCO.

DISTRIBUTION AVI-AIR is a manufacturer of compact, self-cleaning hybrid heat exchangers. This low maintenance system is compatible with the most popular new farms controllers on the market. With more than 20 years of expertise in broiler winter ventilation, the Avi-Air designers developed a heat exchanger that can withstand the rough Canadian winters. www.distributionavi-air.com

EGG FARMERS OF ALBERTA Established in 1968, Egg Farmers of Alberta (EFA) represents Alberta’s 170+ registered egg farmers and works in close partnership with the Egg Famers of Canada (EFC), to provide Albertans with a stable supply of fresh, high quality, locally produced eggs and egg products.

Roger Pelissero, Chairman

EGG FARMERS OF CANADA

Roger Pelissero is a third generation egg farmer from St. Ann’s, Ontario and Chairman of the Board of Egg Farmers of Canada. Prior to his appointment as Chairman in 2017, Roger represented Ontario on the Egg Farmers of Canada Board of Directors. He has also served on numerous Board appointed committees including Executive, Cost of Production, Marketing and Nutrition, Service Fee and Production Management. He currently serves on the Egg Farmers of Ontario Board of Directors representing Zone 4 and has also served as a member of Egg Farmers of Ontario’s Executive Committee. As Director for Ontario’s Zone 4, Roger represents Ontario’s Counties of Brant and Haldimand and the regional municipalities of Hamilton-Wentworth and Niagara. As a representative of Egg Farmers of Canada, Roger has appeared before the House of Commons Standing on Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Standing

Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to brief MPs and Senators on the egg industry’s activities and objectives. He is advocate for evidence-based research that supports progress and innovation, and a member of the Egg Industry Center Board of Advisors of Iowa State University. Roger has been farming with his family and wife Lorrie since 1984.

Roger Pelissero, Président LES PRODUCTEURS D’ŒUFS DU CANADA

Roger Pelissero est un producteur d’œufs de troisième génération de St Ann’s (Ontario) et président du Conseil d’administration des Producteurs d’œufs du Canada. Avant sa nomination à titre de président en 2017, Roger a représenté l’Ontario au Conseil d’administration des Producteurs d’œufs du Canada. Il a également été membre de nombreux comités constitués par le Conseil d’administration notamment le comité exécutif ainsi que ceux du coût de production, du marketing et de nutrition, des frais de service et de la gestion de la production. Il représente à l’heure actuelle au Conseil d’administration des Egg Farmers of Ontario la zone 4 et a également fait partie du comité exécutif des Egg Farmers of Ontario. À titre d’administrateur de la zone 4 de l’Ontario, Roger représente les comtés de Brant et Haldimand et les municipalités régionales de Hamilton-Wentworth et Niagara en Ontario. À titre de représentant des Producteurs d’œufs du Canada, Roger a comparu devant le Comité permanent de l’agriculture et de l’agroalimentaire de la Chambre des communes et le Comité sénatorial permanent de l’agriculture et des forêts pour informer les députés et les sénateurs à propos des activités et des objectifs de l’industrie ovocole. Il préconise la recherche fondée sur des données probantes permettant d’appuyer le progrès et l’innovation, et est membre du comité consultatif de l’Egg Industry Center de l’Iowa State University. Roger travaille dans le secteur agricole avec sa famille et sa femme Lorrie depuis 1984.

Geneve Newcombe, Chair

EGG FARMERS OF NOVA SCOTIA Geneve Newcombe is chair of Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia (EFNS) which represents the province’s licensed egg and pullet farmers. Geneve joined the board in 2010 and was first elected as chair in 2013. Geneve is a passionate advocate for farming and her community. She is also a mother of three and is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of their family farm, Cornwallis Farms, which is a multi-commodity farm with layers, broilers, dairy, crops and an on farm feed mill located in Port Williams, NS. Cornwallis Farms prides itself on constantly reducing their environmental footprint in a number of areas. Geneve and her husband Craig are proud to have raised their children on the farm where their son David is now the tenth generation to work the farm.

Scott Graham

EGG FARMERS OF ONTARIO Scott Graham is Chair of Egg Farmers of Ontario (EFO), an independent, self-governing association funded entirely by egg and pullet farmers. In his sixth year as Chair, Scott has served as Vice Chair from 20092012 and as a Board Director 1997-98 and 2008 to present. As the Director of Zone 6, he represents the County of Perth, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Waterloo. Scott has served on several Board committees including Executive, Egg Industry Advisor, Finance, Production Management, Pullet, Public Affairs and Egg Farmers of Canada alternate. Scott is a second-generation farmer and farms with his son Brett.

EXACON INC. Exacon manufactures and distributes ventilation, heating, cooling, feeding, lighting and air filtering products across Canada. We provide a unique, single source, convenient one stop shopping approach. Brand Names offered include: MULTIFAN exhaust fans (vertical or horizontal mount), AGRIFAN exhaust fans (series “M” and “LP”), VARIFAN electronic controls, GENIUS electronic controls and the NEW ITOUCH control models with touch screen. Exacon offers a full line of ventilation for the Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial and Horticultural markets consisting of exhaust fans, cooling products, circulation fans (including VOSTERMANS Greenhouse Fan and the NEW V-FloFan designed in Holland), MULTIFAN and J&D basket fans, inflation fans, electronic controls and LB WHITE heaters (THERMA GROW greenhouse heaters and the TRADESMAN portable heaters). Exacon is constantly working to add and develop innovative products to maintain our leading edge. For more information call our office at 1-866-335-1431 or email: info@exacon.ca

FARM CREDIT CANADA FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $33 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. Our profits are reinvested back into agriculture and the communities where our customers and employees live and work. Visit fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @ FCCagriculture.

AU SUJET DE FINANCEMENT AGRICOLE CANADA FAC est le plus important prêteur à l’industrie agricole canadienne et possède un portefeuille de prêts de première qualité de plus de 33 milliards de dollars. Nos employés ont à cœur l’avenir de l’agriculture au Canada et le rôle de cette industrie qui devra subvenir aux besoins alimentaires d’une population mondiale toujours croissante. Nous offrons des solutions de financement souples et concurrentielles ainsi que des logiciels de gestion, de l’information et des connaissances spécialement conçus pour l’industrie agricole et agroalimentaire. Nos profits sont réinvestis dans l’industrie et dans les collectivités où vivent et travaillent nos clients et nos employés. Visitez fac.ca ou suivez-nous sur Facebook, LinkedIn et Twitter à @FACagriculture.

GLASS-PAC Glass-Pac designs and manufactures fibreglass exhaust fans and air inlet systems and also represents a quality line of poultry products from ROXELL - feeding systems, LUBING - drinking systems, FANCOM - ventilation controls, feed weighing/blending systems, live bird weighing systems, HIRED-HAND - super saver heaters, BRANT RADIANT tube heaters and DELTA TUBE hot water heating. Glass-Pac also offers various breeder nesting systems and more. Our products are sold direct with full design, installation, training and support made available. Glass-Pac is also proud to announce they are the new Canadian distributor for ALASO

HELLMANN offers a diversified range of products for all layer and pullet producers, including traditional, enrichable and fully enriched systems, as well as alternative free run, free range and bio systems for both layers and pullets. Each system can be designed with a choice of multiple tier heights and depths. Additionally, Hellmann layer cages can be equipped with a choice of egg elevator or egg lift collection systems. Hellmann has nationwide sales, parts and services to support over 300 customer installations. The company continues to innovate to world-class layer, pullet and alternative housing. For more information on Hellmann GmbH, please visit www.hellmannpoultry.com.

HYBRID TURKEYS Our commitment and dedication to the Canadian turkey industry has spanned over 65 years. The lasting relationships we have developed, ongoing investments in research and the performance of our products are assurances that Canadian turkey farmers will continue to benefit from the advantages Hybrid has to offer:

• A network of trusted Canadian distributors

• Affiliations with agricultural research institutions

• A team of global technical experts No matter where you fit in the turkey chain, from breeding to consumer, Hybrid is here to support your cause and add value to your business. Based out of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Hybrid Turkeys is part of a global multi-species breeding company; Hendrix Genetics. For more information please visit www.hybridturkeys.com.

INSTA-INSULATION is the poultry grower and processor’s choice for farm building insulation packages. For over 25 years they have been providing spray-in-place polyurethane foam insulation and blow attic insulation for ceilings. Fifteen years ago, Insta brought to the poultry industry INSTA PANELS™, the R-12 polyurethane foam core insulation panels that complete the insulation package. Since then over thirty million square feet have been installed in poultry barn floors. The positive response to floor insulation has been overwhelming. Producers have become accustomed to drier floors, less shavings, easy cleaning barn floors and faster barn heating with 25-30% in energy savings. There is no need for bird crowding. Any one who has experienced an insulated floor would not consider anything else with an overall healthier growing environment for the birds and improved conditions for the producers. And a better bird means a bigger profit. Insta-Insulation also offers igloo360HD™, a cellulose insulation for barn walls that controls rodents and resists insect infestation. For more information, call Insta at 1-800-668-0311 or visit our website at www.instainsulation.com

J. DEAN WILLIAMSON LIMITED is the Canadian representative for Diamond Moba Americas Egg Grading, Breaking, Further Processing and Farm Egg Packing Equipment. With the full line of both Diamond and Moba Farmpackers we have the Packer that meets your needs. J. Dean Williamson Limited is a Canadian Chore-Time Distributor for Cage, Nest and Aviary Systems. In addition to the complete line of ChoreTime Broiler and Turkey Feeders, Ventilation and Waterers, we also represent Ziggity Systems, Lubing Systems, Exacon, Volita Nests and Aviaries and the Eggs Cargo System for trays, dividers and pallets. Call us today for more information. (519) 657-5231 or visit www.jdwpoultry.com

JANSEN POULTRY EQUIPMENT established in 1984 and present in Canada since 1989, manufacturers of mechanical nests for broiler breeders, commercial layers, layer breeders, egg conveyors and elevators. Hatching packers for any type of incubator are also available from JANSEN POULTRY EQUIPMENT. Slatted floor housing, cage-free rearing systems, aviaries for commercial layers and manure dryers are also manufactured by JANSEN POULTRY EQUIPMENT. For more information: call (646) 931 1987 or mail: canada@jpe.org

JENI MOBILE WASH since 1986 we have been serving the poultry community, our commitment and dedication to “OUR” industry continues. We provide an honest, top quality, reliable, barn washing and disinfecting service to S.W. Ontario. Barn washing is our SPECIALTY. We are safety conscious and WSIB compliant. Well-trained crews to match any size operation. We have 8 trucks to serve you better, so you can always count on our reliability. We carry effective, quality disinfectants to complement your biosecurity requirements. We continue to focus on biosecurity as an integral part of our service to you. We at JENI MOBILE WASH know that quality and service do make the difference. Head office: 1-800-361-3637 or 519-8432672, jmw@wightman.ca, www.jenimobile.com

LUBING With almost 70 years of experience developing innovative products for poultry producers worldwide, Lubing has established a reputation as one of the most technologically advanced companies in the poultry industry. Our concentrated efforts in developing new technologies for nipple drinking systems, egg conveying systems and high pressure fogging systems have allowed us to specialize our knowledge and produce the most innovative products in the marketplace. Got Lubing? For information on our cutting-edge poultry products, please call 423-709-1000, use our toll-free fax line 1-866-289-3237, write to info@lubingusa.com or visit www.lubingusa.com

MAXIMUS -THE MAXIMUS SOLUTION is a 100% integrated management system including hardware (MAXIMUS controller) and software (MAXIMUS SOFTWARE suite) to fit all your poultry needs: daily operational management such as lighting and nest openings, egg flow, temperature and humidity, start and end of flock management with a paperless data entry solution, unparalleled feeding management system precise to 0.1 gram per hear, and monitoring and comparison of your buildings and flocks with personalized reports. Developed in Montreal laboratories and tested in agricultural facilities in Quebec and Manitoba, MAXIMUS is the result of patient and precise work carried out in close partnership between our team and agricultural producers wishing to improve the performance of their business.

NNIOEX SYSTEMS INC. Environmentally and Socially Acceptable Solutions. Nioex is a solutions company dedicated to developing environmental compost systems for the livestock and organic waste industries. Nioex’s flagship product, the BIOvator, has been successfully implemented in over 500 operations throughout North America, providing a bio-secure, hassle free disposal option for mortality and organic waste. The pathogen free end product can be safely and effectively disposed of or land applied. The revolutionary and durable BIOvator, as well as contact information, can be

viewed at www.nioex.com. Nioex’s experience and unmatched customer and after sales service make them the #1 choice for compost solutions. Nioex – “Giving Nature a Helping Hand”.

PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH (CANADA) LTD.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation provides a broad range of proven products for all species, including vaccines, medicated feed additives and nutritional products, supported by a dedicated team of experts, research and development, best-in-class production and proven results. To learn more, visit www.PAHC. com

RUBY360 LTD. “With roots dating back to 1947, Ruby360 Ltd. is a provider of integrated agricultural solutions within Canada and the USA. We have strong relationships with the manufacturers we represent from North America and Europe to offer highly efficient, durable products. Ruby360 is dedicated as your partner to provide innovative solutions specific to your needs. Ruby360 manufactures control panels in house, as well as a distributor of Salmet poultry equipment for the layer industry, Once lighting, Munters ventilation, Opticon Agri-Systems agri-controls and renewable energy solutions. For more information visit our website ruby360.ca or call us at 1-888-218-7829.”

Martin Kanehl

SPECHT-CANADA sells German-manufactured Specht laying, pullet, breeder, aviary cages and floor nest systems. Our cages are of high quality and animal-welfare friendly. We can customize to suit our client’s needs, with options available for egg gathering, manure drying and ventilation. Specht-Canada supplies equipment for broiler, breeders, turkey and duck barns. Installation and ongoing service by trained personnel. SpechtCanada also sells the Tecno line of cages, which includes enriched layer, pullet cage, aviary pullet and layer system. Contact us at martin@spechtcanada.com

SUNRISE HATCHERY Family owned layer hatchery supplying Western Canada with Shaver White, Bovans, Dekalb and ISA from breeders in secure Alberta locations. Our bio-secure hatchery is designed to supply all the western provinces from Manitoba to British Columbia. Sunrise Hatchery offers combined experience in breeders, layers and hatching that total over 62 years. We help producers achieve better margins! 1-877-5344676

SUREFOOT SLAT SYSTEMS Importing exotic hardwood from Asian countries, Surefoot continues to excel as the most popular slat for the Canadian Broiler Breeder farm, and now becoming the most popular choice for the “Cage Free Layer.” Top quality and service remain the priority of Surefoot since 1990 and we are still going strong after 25 years. We provide farmers a flooring system that is strong, clean and easy to install. Our product is sold direct and designed specifically to meet the needs of each individual producer. More and more farmers across this country are realizing full satisfaction because of Surefoot Slat Systems. Call Surefoot toll free in Canada and USA at 1-877-57-FARM (3276), email: dennis@surefootslats.com.

TPI-POLYTECHNIEK TPI-Polytechniek is supplier of polyurethane components for agricultural ventilation systems. Our complete program is produced in our own production facilities in Poland. The used polyurethane is a strong and durable material which assures optimum insulation. Our product line is constantly in development and adjusted to follow the market developments and meet customer needs. A pro-active and experienced sales team assures fast and adequate sales support and a market conform stock management guarantees short delivery-times.

Brian Ricker TURKEY FARMERS OF ONTARIO (TFO)

Brian Ricker, Chair Turkey Farmers of Ontario (TFO) has served on the Board of Directors as a representative from District 2 since 2003 and in October 2016 was elected as Chair. Brian first got into poultry farming with chickens and then into turkey and continues to raise both. He is also an active crop farmer producing corn, soybeans and wheat. He and his wife MayLynne live in Dunnville with their 8 children.

WEBER’S FABRICATING LTD. Weber’s Fabricating is a family owned business, which started manufacturing Live Turkey Loaders in 1970. Clare grew up on a turkey farm and he has first hand knowledge of the turkey business. Today we offer the traditional slider model as well as a telescoping model in either a single or 2 storey. We are a custom job shop and can probably build it if you can think of it. We would be pleased to quote on your needs. Contact us at (519) 664-3711 or email cnweber@webersfab.ca

ZIGGITY SYSTEMS, INC. is the only manufacturer 100 percent focused on poultry watering for improved performance. Since 1977, Ziggity has developed innovative poultry watering products to help producers achieve exceptional performance in every category — bird weight, feed conversion, mortality, condemnations and egg production. That’s because Ziggity drinkers are designed to deliver all the water birds need to thrive without wetting the litter or pits. Additionally, Ziggity provides an educational resource for producers through clearly presented videos and blogs on Ziggity’s new Poultry Watering U website, www. poultrywatering.com, where visitors can obtain a helpful understanding of how birds interact with watering systems and how to best manage such systems for optimal results. Call +1 574-825-5849, fax +1 574-825-7674 or visit www. Ziggity.com.

Metabolic Disor D ers in Poultry

This book addresses the problems of all the significant metabolic disorders such as ascites, sudden death syndrome, liver and kidney problems and skeletal disorders. In some instances, methods of treatment or prevention are indicated.

Metabolic disorders by their very nature are a perennial challenge to efficient modern poultry production. Their control requires astute management and a nutritional strategy geared towards health maintenance and general disease avoidance in poultry.

Modern poultry production now has the ability to control most infectious diseases and it is evident that the economically significant issues relating to poultry health and welfare worldwide are noninfectious, most commonly referred to as metabolic disorders.

Innovations

The Eggxaminator

Sector

Layer breeding

Location

Trenton, Ont.

Production

Accurate data collection is at the heart of any breeding program. With the right data, geneticists are able to select the best birds for high productivity and good egg quality. Hendrix Genetics, in collaboration with a Dutch tech partner, has developed a truly innovative piece of technology that can enhance data collection for egg grading: an egg robot named The Eggxaminator.

Equipment specs

The Eggxaminator is able to automatically grade and inspect eggs with the focus on 10 different exterior egg quality traits using Machine Vision. Machine Vision refers to the technologies and methods used to provide imaging-based automatic inspection and analysis.

By adopting Machine Vision, Hendrix Genetics can generate more accurate data on exterior egg phenotypes, removing the possibility for human error and subjectivity. Each evaluation can now be completed with a high amount of measurable consistency. When the Eggxaminator is ready, the plan is to scale up the technology for full implementation in the layers breeding program.

Innovation factor:

The Eggxaminator is a brand-new innovation within layer breeding. As egg quality is already a very important trait in Hendrix Genetics’ breeding program, the Eggxaminator will enhance how egg quality is measured by bringing accuracy of the measurements to a whole new level with the use of state-of-the-art technology.

The Eggxaminator is the latest innovation in egg inspection and grading.

The Eggxaminator is able to automatically grade and inspect eggs with the focus on ten different exterior egg quality traits, removing the possibility for human error.

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