Saskatchewan
and Alberta have joined the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers (CHEP), a national
agency for those who keep hens and roosters to supply fertilized eggs to
hatcheries marketing to broiler growers.
“We have always worked closely with the
Alberta and Saskatchewan boards. With the addition of these two provinces, CHEP
has created a more streamlined and responsive organization,” says Jack
Greydanus, chairman of CHEP.
“Looking ahead, talks are already underway with the
remaining two provinces that produce broiler hatching eggs, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick,” he said.
Under
the system of supply management, CHEP works closely with 245 broiler hatching
egg farmers across Canada to manage the production of more than 665 million
broiler hatching eggs. CHEP also ensures all farmers meet stringent food safety
requirements, part of the Canadian poultry industry’s comprehensive “gate to
plate” standards.
The
six provincial boards –British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,
Ontario and Quebec– work with the chicken industry and governments to set
optimal production levels to meet the needs of the chicken industry.
During
the meeting, CHEP also announced that the Canadian Hatchery Federation (CHF)
will have a second director on the board.
The
CHEP board of directors now includes nine members.
