COMPENSATION FOR BIRDS ORDERED DESTROYED IN AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK

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OTTAWA, June 8, 2004 -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency today introduced its compensation package for birds ordered depopulated because of avian influenza in British Columbias Fraser Valley. Most birds ordered destroyed during the response were sent through normal commercial channels at market value. The Agencys compensation is intended to cover the cost of replacing the remaining birds ordered destroyed for which market value could not be recovered. The package reflects the unprecedented scope and scale of the outbreak, which has devastated the Fraser Valley poultry industry, from hatcheries through to processing plants. The package also includes compensation for rare or specialty birds that were depopulated due to the highly contagious nature of the outbreak. The Agency is using three approaches to establish compensation values for Fraser Valley bird owners. Compensation for birds that are raised for meat will be determined based on bird age and current market prices, with maximums set by the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations. Compensation for birds that are used for eggsbroiler breeders and layerswill be determined using a specific formula. The widespread nature of the outbreak has limited the replacement market for these birds, making it difficult for owners to restock their flocks with adult birds. Compensation values will include the replacement cost of a young bird. Maximums for these birds are also established by the Regulations. Rare or specialty birds not referenced by the Regulations will be valued through a joint assessment. An evaluator representing the Agency and one representing the bird owner will work together to establish a compensation amount. This process may also be used in other cases. For more information on compensation, bird owners should call the Agencys B.C. office at 604-557-4809, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT. -30- For more information: Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMedia Relations(613) 228-6682 Main Page - Avian Influenza Approved regulatory amendments that were recently enacted and published in the Canada Gazette, Part II Regulations Amending the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations Compensation for Certain Birds Destroyed in British Columbia (Avian Influenza) Regulations

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COMPENSATION FOR BIRDS ORDERED DESTROYED IN AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK

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