Brett Ruffell

Associate Editor at Pharmacy Practice News

Editor at Canadian Poultry

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Ontario Confirms Three Active Avian Flu Zones As Poultry Industry Urged To Stay Vigilant

1 week ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) has issued an update on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) situation in Ontario, confirming that the virus remains active on three poultry premises as of April 17. The most recent confirmed case was reported on March 25, 2025.
Canada Cracks Down On Spent Fowl Fraud At The Border

1 month ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

The federal government is taking action to address the misrepresentation of spent fowl imports at the border, a practice that threatens Canadian poultry farmers and distorts markets. In a joint statement on March 20, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development Kody Blois and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness David J.
PIP To Disband At The End Of March 2025

1 month ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

The Poultry Innovation Partnership (PIP) will be dissolved as of March 31, 2025, marking the conclusion of a collaborative effort dedicated to supporting Alberta’s poultry industry through research, education, and industry connections. Since its inception in October 2021, PIP has played a key role in delivering resources to poultry producers, including research-driven projects, conferences, flock talks, and industry updates.
Group Calls For Canadian Food Sovereignty In Response To President Trump’s Tariffs

1 month ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

President Trump’s recent decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian exports to the United States is creating economic uncertainty that will impact both Canadian consumers and producers. In response, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on federal and provincial governments to strengthen Canada’s food sovereignty and build resilience in the agricultural sector.
EFC Marks 13 Consecutive Years As A Top Employer In The National Capital Region

1 month ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

Egg Farmers of Canada has once again been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers, marking the 13th consecutive year the organization has earned this recognition. The annual competition, hosted by Mediacorp Canada, highlights workplaces in the Ottawa-Gatineau region that excel in human resources practices and employee support. The organization was recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace.
H5 Avian Influenza Detected In Middlesex Centre, Ont.

1 month ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

Canada nearly went a month without any instances of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry flocks, but that HPAI-free streak ended on the final day of February. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported that on February 28, the presence of HPAI was confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Middlesex Centre, Ontario. CFIA did not include information in its report regarding the flock size or how many birds were involved.
Poultry Spaces: Hidden Spring Acres

1 month ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

Location: Wellesley, Ont. Sector: BroilersThe businessHidden Spring Acres is a family-run broiler farm near Wellesley, Ont. Founded six years ago, it’s managed by Jane Lindner, her daughter Emily, and Emily’s husband Patrick. Their focus is broiler production, recently enhanced by a new barn. The needThe decision to build stemmed from aging infrastructure. The farm’s two-story barns had steep driveways and outdated equipment. “The old barns were no longer practical,” Jane says.
ILT Outbreak Prompts Biosecurity Advisory In South Huron, Ont.

1 month ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) has issued a biosecurity advisory following an outbreak of infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) in the Municipality of South Huron in Ontario. The advisory applies to a 10-kilometre radius and will remain in place until late April 2025. Poultry from a commercial flock tested positive for ILT, a contagious respiratory disease primarily affecting chickens. The FBCC urges farmers and service providers to strengthen biosecurity measures to prevent further spread.
H5N5 Bird Flu Detected On Backyard Farm In Newfoundland And Labrador

2 months ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

Canada has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 avian influenza on a non-commercial backyard layer poultry farm in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The detected virus is similar to the H5N5 strain that affected Canada in 2023 and is related to the H5N1 (2.3.4.4b) lineage currently impacting farms in North America and Europe.
HPAI Detected In Multiple Ontario Regions

2 months ago | canadianpoultrymag.com | Brett Ruffell

The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) has confirmed multiple outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ontario, with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reporting cases on eight poultry premises as of February 11, 2025. The affected premises are located in Strathroy-Caradoc, Oxford County, Middlesex County, Wellington County, and the Town of Strathroy.