Monday, July 22, 2013

Hatching egg ranks increase


 And now there are six.

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.