A poultry industry advisory management committee was appointed to develop a strategic plan and guide a suite of projects related to biosecurity and emergency response planning. The committee takes a consensual approach to ensure the industry is prepared to prevent an infectious disease outbreak and ready to respond should an outbreak be detected.
The committee makes recommendations to the Foundation as to which project proposals should receive funding under the program. Recommended projects are then reviewed by our board. Each project idea is carefully evaluated to determine:
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How well it meets the goals and objectives of the Poultry Industry Biosecurity / Emergency Initiative, as spelled out in the Poultry Industry Biosecurity / Emergency Initiative strategic plan
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How well it meets the Foundation's funding principles
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The level of industry involvement and financial contribution
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The level of support from other groups or agencies
Advisory Management Committee
Voting Members
Representing
Allen James, Chair
BC Poultry Association
Kerry Froese
BC Chicken Producers’ Association
Bruce Cook
Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, BC Division
Calvin Breukelman
BC Poultry Industry Biosecurity Committee
Jack Vaandrager
BC Egg Producers' Association
Dr. Neil Ambrose
BC Primary Poultry Processors’ Association
Michel Benoit
BC Turkey Board
Vacant
Hatcheries Association
Jake Esau
BC Poultry Biosecurity Committee
Walter Siemens
BC Egg Marketing Board
Vacant
Specialty Bird Association
Ex Officio (Non-Voting) Members
Representing
Grant Thompson
BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
Dr. Victoria Bowes
BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Animal Health Centre
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