CHAIR: Jason Born AB Farm Address: 4346 Bridgeview Street Box 8 RR1 Site 7 Abbotsford, BC Legal, AB V4X 1W8 T0G 1L0 Ph: (604) 855-0078 x102 Email: [email protected]VICE-CHAIR: Dennis Steinwand 20332 Highway 14 Sherwood Park, AB T8G 1E4 Ph: (780) 242-2917 Email: [email protected]DIRECTORS: Christian Guenter Rob Van Diemen 38318-RR#21 Box 88 Red Deer County, AB Iron Springs, AB T4E 2M5 T0K 1V0 Ph: (403) 887-3177 Ph: (403) 738-2182 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]Henk Schuur RR#4 Ponoka, AB T4J 1R4 Ph: (403) 783-8757 Email: [email protected]PRODUCER REPRESENTATIVES - If you have poultry matters which need attention, please contact your Producer Representative to bring them forward for discussion at the Industry Advisory Committee Meetings. These meetings are held twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. LACOMBE TO LEDUC (LL) Arjan Spelt - [email protected]LEDUC NORTH (LN) Wes Nanninga - [email protected]CALGARY SOUTH (CS) George Hofer [email protected]CALGARY TO LACOMBE (CL)Sam [email protected]EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Karen Kirkwood x100 [email protected]STAFF: Vera Ward x101 Karen Miller x102 Laurie Power x105 Twila Martin x106 Robert Renema x103 Maria Leslie x104 [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]SUPPORT STAFF – On Contract: Bookkeeper: Wendy Jevne x111 Project Assistant: Rita Cherniak x107 [email protected][email protected]OFFICE NUMBER TOLL FREE: 1-877-822-4425 June Newsletter
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www.chicken.ab.ca April 2017
CHAIR: Jason Born AB Farm Address: 4346 Bridgeview Street Box 8 RR1 Site 7 Abbotsford, BC Legal, AB V4X 1W8 T0G 1L0 Ph: (604) 855-0078 x102 Email: [email protected]
VICE-CHAIR: Dennis Steinwand 20332 Highway 14 Sherwood Park, AB T8G 1E4 Ph: (780) 242-2917 Email: [email protected]
DIRECTORS: Christian Guenter Rob Van Diemen 38318-RR#21 Box 88 Red Deer County, AB Iron Springs, AB T4E 2M5 T0K 1V0 Ph: (403) 887-3177 Ph: (403) 738-2182 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
PRODUCER REPRESENTATIVES - If you have poultry matters which need attention, please contact your Producer Representative to bring them forward for discussion at the Industry Advisory Committee Meetings. These meetings are held twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Karen Kirkwood x100 [email protected] STAFF: Vera Ward x101 Karen Miller x102 Laurie Power x105 Twila Martin x106 Robert Renema x103 Maria Leslie x104
Optimizing Production in the Summer Months: As producers are aware, under-production can be an issue during the summer months. It is not only costly to individual
producers, but it also results in significant costs and losses to stakeholders throughout the supply chain.
Alberta’s quota utilization has improved significantly, and we encourage producers to take all measures during the
summer months to maintain this level of production performance.
What can you as a producer do?
• Work with your Processor/Hatchery to achieve full utilization through planning placements, target weights, and projected mortality.
• Maintain close communication with your processor’s field service personnel to ensure your flock is on-track to meeting target weights and projected mortality.
• Report any abnormal conditions to your processor’s field service personnel and veterinarian immediately.
• Leasing within 35 days of flock placement is a tool available to producers to ensure 100% of kilograms are produced.
Review of Specialty Chicken Lease Program Under Alberta Chicken Producers’ Marketing Regulation, section 41.5(10), a review of the Specialty Chicken Lease
Program is to be conducted after the program has been in effect for three years. As the program has now been in
operation for three years, a review will be conducted by the Board over the next six months and a report will be
presented at ACP’s 2019 Annual General Meeting. The Board welcomes feedback; and, should you have any questions
or wish to provide feedback, please contact Karen Kirkwood at [email protected].
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PRODUCERS – Changes Effective December 1, 2018 Important Changes Coming to the Dispensing of Prescription Only Antimicrobials - Facts you need to know. Please see the three documents below explaining important changes coming under federal legislation that impact
prescriptions for antimicrobials used in the livestock industry. More information will be provided to producers in the
weeks and months ahead. In the interim, please feel free to contact Karen Kirkwood if you have any questions.
Health Canada Timelines
Transition to and implementation of the "New" CMIB
Canadian Animal Health Institute - Antimicrobials Requiring a Vet Prescription
New Quality Brooding Workshops After a successful Quality Brooding Workshop in Lethbridge last year, we are planning to have additional workshops in
2018. One is set for the Edmonton area and the second will take place in Southern Alberta. The first workshop will take
place in Edmonton at the Poultry Research Centre. Final dates and registration information will be announced soon!
When it comes to successful brooding, it is not one size fits all. This is an excellent chance for both new and existing
producers to come out and learn the most recent information we have on the needs of the modern broiler and to
discuss issues we see on-farm. As a group of producers, vets, processor staff, and industry experts, we will explore what
works and what doesn’t work when it comes to maximizing flock growth, health, and welfare in this practical
workshop.
The workshops will be led by instructors that understand the practical importance of the links between bird health,
biology, genetics, management, and barn results. We will discuss ideal barn preparation, the key components of
brooding management, identifying sick birds, the flock health and economic impact of a decision to cull specific birds,
and more!
We will discuss potential health issues that can appear soon after flock placement and how to recognize them.
We will go into the barn to discuss barn preparation and tools to measure your environmental conditions.
We will hear first-hand accounts of what works and doesn’t work in the field.
We will learn to assess external chick quality and how this relates to internal conditions of chicks.
Poultry Drinking Water Sanitation: Importance and Options Water quality in Alberta varies all over the Province and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to treatment of water you
are providing to your broilers. How do you know if your methods are working? What can you learn by comparing water
quality measurements both where the water enters the barn and at the end of the water line? In the attached article,
Maharjan and Watkins explore these issues and more! To read the practical questions and discussion about the article,
you can view the full article on the Engormix Poultry Industry website here:
and Hayley Spelt and Jacquie & Dennis Steinwand. We have received so many
compliments on our booth and the friendliness, knowledge and enthusiasm of
our farm families!
As well, we want to thank Sofina Foods/Lilydale for donating the chicken for the
wraps and the Edmonton Expo Centre for donating their services in catering.
Edmonton STARS Air Ambulance Presentation At the Annual General Meeting Banquet held on February 27, 2018, an auction was held with the proceeds going to
STARS Air Ambulance. The auction was a huge success and on April 30, the chairs of the four feather boards were
delighted to present Sabrina Ali, Manager of Events Edmonton, and Barb Atkinson, STARS Air Ambulance nurse, with a
From May 1-3, 2018 Tara DeVries represented Alberta Chicken Producers at Amazing Agriculture in Edmonton. Amazing
Agriculture is a free educational experience produced by Northlands that is designed to teach Grade Four students
from the greater Edmonton area about our province’s vibrant agricultural industry. Through an interactive learning
station, Tara taught the students about broiler chickens in Alberta.
Alberta Open Farm Days Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-
day event that gives Albertans an opportunity to experience
the farm and understand where their food comes from. It is a
backstage pass to meet the farmer, experience Ag-tourism in
Alberta and taste local foods direct from the producer.
In Alberta, Open Farm Day will be held on August 18-19, 2018.
Our goal is to showcase Alberta’s agriculture and tourism
industry in a fun, engaging and meaningful manner to
participants of all ages.
Alberta Open Farm Days
Upcoming Meetings and Events June 11-12: National Chicken Farmers Alliance Forum June 13: Supply Chain Committee Meeting June 14: Industry Advisory Meeting June 15: Board Meeting June 20: AEPA Meeting June 25: Intensive Livestock Working Group Meeting June 28: AgSafe Alberta AGM
July 6 -15: Calgary Stampede July 9: Stampede Premier’s Breakfast July 19: Edmonton Premier’s Breakfast July 17: Board Meeting July 24-25: CFC Summer Meeting August 18 -19: Open Farm Days
Regional Meetings October 30: Edmonton October 31: Red Deer November 1: Lethbridge