UFV presents panel on Lessons Learned from Avian Influenza — Oct 24
The Fraser Valley poultry industry is unique in many ways. Most farms are family farms and the concentration of operations in the valley is very high, while urban encroachment is increasing. The local industry has also dealt with several well publicized outbreaks of Avian Flu over the past 12 years.Guest Panelists:
Dr. Victoria Bowes, Diagnostic Avian Pathologist, BC Ministry of Agriculture
Dr. Bowes has spent the last 28 years employed at the Provincial Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Abbotsford as a specialist pathologist with expertise in avian pathology. The diagnostic caseload involves disease investigations in all species of birds. Dr. Bowes has been directly involved in the detection, outbreak management, and industry recovery efforts of four outbreaks of notifiable Avian Influenza in the last 10 years.
Dr. Bowes has spent the last 28 years employed at the Provincial Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Abbotsford as a specialist pathologist with expertise in avian pathology. The diagnostic caseload involves disease investigations in all species of birds. Dr. Bowes has been directly involved in the detection, outbreak management, and industry recovery efforts of four outbreaks of notifiable Avian Influenza in the last 10 years.
Sarah Loehndorf, BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Sarah Loehndorf is the On Farm Program Coordinator at the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission. Loehndorf works directly with hatching egg producers on biosecurity, food safety, and animal welfare. During the last Avian Influenza event she worked with Canadian Food Inspection Agency staff in the permitting department as an industry representative. Sarah graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2012 with her Livestock Production certificate, Horticulture Crop Production & Protection certificate, and Agriculture Technology diploma. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology through Thompson Rivers University.
Sarah Loehndorf is the On Farm Program Coordinator at the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission. Loehndorf works directly with hatching egg producers on biosecurity, food safety, and animal welfare. During the last Avian Influenza event she worked with Canadian Food Inspection Agency staff in the permitting department as an industry representative. Sarah graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2012 with her Livestock Production certificate, Horticulture Crop Production & Protection certificate, and Agriculture Technology diploma. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology through Thompson Rivers University.
Allan Cross, Hatching Egg Producer and Broiler Grower in Aldergrove and Abbotsford, industry leader in emergency disease response
Allan Cross immigrated to Canada in 1992 and has been involved in the poultry industry ever since. Allan is the past president and current vice-chair of the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission. He brings a valued perspective not only on being an egg producer but also as the co-lead (industry) of the 2014/15 avian influenza response.
Allan Cross immigrated to Canada in 1992 and has been involved in the poultry industry ever since. Allan is the past president and current vice-chair of the BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission. He brings a valued perspective not only on being an egg producer but also as the co-lead (industry) of the 2014/15 avian influenza response.
