B.C. Poultry Association

The B.C. Poultry Association is a representative body for the poultry industry in British Columbia, dedicated to advocating for poultry farmers and promoting the interests of the poultry sector in the province.

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54.37

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

BC Poultry Association Provides Crucial Support Amid Avian Flu Crisis

Amid an unprecedented 2023 avian flu outbreak in British Columbia that affected 13 farms, the BC Poultry Association has stepped in to support poultry farmers. The association is helping mitigate significant financial losses and addressing mental health challenges by emphasizing rigorous biosecurity measures and offering direct support to those impacted by ongoing virus persistence.

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B.C. Poultry Association is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

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Latest Events

NOV

10

2023

BC Poultry Association Provides Crucial Support Amid Avian Flu Crisis
60.61

Amid an unprecedented 2023 avian flu outbreak in British Columbia that affected 13 farms, the BC Poultry Association has stepped in to support poultry farmers. The association is helping mitigate significant financial losses and addressing mental health challenges by emphasizing rigorous biosecurity measures and offering direct support to those impacted by ongoing virus persistence.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 7

The BC Poultry Association's proactive measures to support farmers—through financial, operational, and mental health avenues—demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting worker rights and ensuring the well-being of a vulnerable community. By addressing both the economic and emotional impacts of the crisis, the association is taking positive steps that align with ethical labor practices and community support, which stands in opposition to authoritarian or exploitative practices.

B.C. Poultry Industry Battles Unprecedented Avian Flu Outbreak in 2023
SEP

22

2023

Canada Invests $1.81M to Enhance Avian Influenza Response Capacity
42.72

On September 22, 2023, Canada's Minister of Agriculture announced a $1.81 million investment over three years to support the BC Poultry Association in preparing for future outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The funding will be used to develop standard operating procedures, secure bio-containment resources, improve worker safety through partnerships with BC AgSafe, and build strategic collaborations with government agencies to ensure an effective disease response.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

April 7

This investment reflects robust public and political engagement, as the government collaborates with the BC Poultry Association to enhance public safety and effective regulatory oversight in the face of potential epidemiological threats. It demonstrates a proactive and community-oriented approach that benefits public health and mitigates risks associated with disease outbreaks.

Canada invests in BC to enhance avian influenza response
+50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 7

The BC Poultry Association’s plan to use the funding for establishing comprehensive SOPs, enhancing bio-containment measures, and prioritizing worker safety signals a commitment to ethical business practices. This investment promotes improved industry standards and protects both workers and the broader public, underscoring a progressive stance in operational and labor ethics.

Canada invests in BC to enhance avian influenza response
SEP

21

2023

Federal Funding Boosts Preparedness for Avian Influenza at BC Poultry Association
59.79

The federal government allocated $1.81 million over three years to support the BC Poultry Association's enhancements in biosecurity measures, including worker safety training, humane destruction, and biocontainment protocols, to better respond to future avian influenza outbreaks in British Columbia.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 7

The investment directly supports improved labor practices by funding enhanced worker safety training and humane protocols. This proactive measure not only mitigates risks during disease outbreaks but also aligns with ethical responsibilities towards workers, reinforcing socially responsible practices in the poultry sector.

Federal Government Invests $1.81M To Combat Avian Influenza Threat In B.C. - Canadian Poultry Magazine