Food Safety & Animal Welfare
Alberta Hatching Egg Producers is committed to upholding strong food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare practices across the hatching egg sector. These programs support animal health, flock well-being, and public confidence in Canada’s food system.
This page provides access to required programs, standards, and resources that support on-farm practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Producers are responsible for understanding and meeting applicable program requirements.
Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Hatching Eggs, Breeders, Chickens, and Turkeys (2016)
National, science- and consensus-based guidelines developed through the National Farm Animal Care Council that set out recommended and required practices for the care, housing, handling, and transportation of hatching eggs, breeders, chickens, and turkeys in Canada.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity refers to the everyday practices used on poultry farms to protect birds from disease. These measures help keep animals healthy, support responsible animal care, and protect the safety and reliability of Canada’s food system.
Canadian Hatching Egg Producers Proclamation
Federal proclamation that establishes the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers agency for national hatching egg marketing.
Alberta Hatching Egg Bylaws
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