Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Decision: Affenzeller v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding four dogs in Vancouver due to abusive behaviour, inadequate veterinary care, and unsanitary living conditions.
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Preliminary decision: Cartwright-Owens v. Quitzau
Complaint related to odour from two horses on a neighbouring property. Complaint dismissed as the respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia and BC Chicken Growers’ Association v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s interim pricing decision to implement a new pricing formula for live chicken for periods A-151 to A-156. The appellants challenged the decision on grounds of unsustainable pricing and alleged procedural unfairness.
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Decision Summary: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia and BC Chicken Growers’ Association v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to implement a new pricing formula for live pricing of mainstream broiler chicken. The appellants challenged the decision’s consistency with sound marketing policy and procedural fairness. The decision was related to the pricing formula for periods A-151 to A-156.
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Decision: B.C. Egg Marketing Board recommendation — Additional exemptions from BCFIRB Quota Assessment Tools direction
BCFIRB denies the BCEMB’s recommendation to exempt certain quota transfers from the 12-month moratorium on receiving growth quota, emphasizing the need for sound marketing policy and adherence to quota management objectives.
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Decision: Bagga v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding two dogs in Richmond due to inadequate living conditions, including lack of access to clean water, inadequate space, and unsanitary conditions. The dogs were kept in cramped enclosures with limited light and were often unattended.
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Decision: Cummings v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 8 horses due to inadequate food, water, and veterinary care, as well as neglect of hoof maintenance. The horses were found in poor body condition, with one horse suffering from an untreated hoof abscess.
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Decision: Clendenning v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 24 cats, 18 rabbits, and 9 dogs in Chilliwack due to conditions including high ammonia levels, inadequate ventilation and unsanitary living conditions. The animals exhibited issues such as emaciation, untreated medical conditions and severe fear in dogs. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission — British Columbia Cranberry Marketing Commission 2018 election
BCFIRB directs the BCCMC to cancel the current 2018 election process due to irregularities in the nomination process and election timeline. Further directions on re-running the election will be provided.
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Decision: Learmonth and Lewis v. Coral Beach Farms Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from frost fans, turbo sprayers, and helicopters used by a cherry farm in Coldstream.