This is the 60th issue of our electronic news update.
BCCMB News
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)
Respiratory Herpes Virus of Poultry
Several BC poultry farms have been infected with infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT). ILT is an acute herpes viral respiratory tract infection of chickens that may result in severe production losses. Signs include:
pink, watery eyes and swollen orbital sinuses
coughing, sneezing, extended neck, laboured breathing, wheezing and head shaking.
Clinical signs typically appear 6 to 12 days after infection and can be mild to severe.
If you suspect that you may have ILT in your flock, please contact your poultry vetinariarian immediately and follow BCCMB ILT Protocols for suspected or confirmed cases of ILT.
Broiler Quota Ads
Looking to purchase 11,000 birds of broiler quota. (Fraser Valley)
Contact Joel at:
604-798-1365
Looking to purchase 10,000 birds of broiler quota. Please contact Richele at:
604 -897-1858
For Sale: 5 acre broiler farm in Chillwack with 25,000 quota. $6,750,000. Contact Walt Braun
Period A-180 (December 18, 2022 – February 11, 2023)
CFC Sets Allocation Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday September 2, 2022
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Monday September 12 , 2022 at NOON
Avian Influenza Update
All growers within the Primary Control Zone (PCZ) must and submit their final Flock Health Questionnaire (FHQ) on July 31 and continue to participate in Dead Bird Surveillance.
You can find current information on avian influenza control zones on the CFIA website here.
The BC Poultry Association recomends that all growers remain in ehanced (red) biosecuritystatus until the last PCZ in BC is revoked.
BC Chicken Facts and General Orders Update
We have completed the Spring edition of the BC Chicken Facts which is now available on our website in the reports and orders section.
