Type: Decision
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Decision and submissions: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board interim pricing formula A-174 prior approval with appendices
This document provides BCFIRB’s detailed rationale for its January 27, 2022, decision to deny the BCCMB’s prior approval request to amend the interim pricing formula for production period A-174. It includes appended copies of the January 25, 2022 position statements from the BCCGA and PPPABC.
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Decision: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board interim pricing formula A-174 prior approval
This document provides BCFIRB’s detailed rationale for its January 27, 2022, decision to deny the BCCMB’s prior approval request to amend the interim pricing formula for production period A-174.
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Decision: Robbins v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny an exemption to an order under the Animal Health Act and deny placement of chicks. Mark Robbins of K&M Farms challenged the Board’s decisions related to the requirement to keep poultry indoors due to avian influenza concerns. The decision was related to the orders issued by the Chief Veterinary…
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Preliminary decision: Gaudette v. 93 Land Company
Complaint related to odour from a manure composting operation. Complaint deemed frivolous and dismissed due to lack of personal interest and BCFIRB’s jurisdiction over non-farm operations.
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Decision: Kozyniak v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Chilliwack due to untreated medical issues including severe skin disease, ear infection, and overgrown nails. The dog was kept in a cluttered but neat environment, and the owner had a history of using home remedies instead of seeking veterinary care.
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Decision: Grewal v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in New Westminster due to inadequate shelter, unsanitary conditions, lack of veterinary care for a leg injury, and insufficient protection from cold weather.
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Decision: McIntosh v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 15 dogs and 4 puppies in Vernon due to unsanitary living conditions, severe dental disease, untreated medical issues including luxating patellas and hydrocephalus, and lack of basic care.
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Decision: Chandler v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog and one cat in Quesnel due to untreated medical issues including dental disease and heart condition, and unsanitary living conditions. The animals had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
An appeal of BCCMB pricing order #163 is deferred to be addressed by a supervisory panel as part of a supervisory review. The PPPABC can proceed with this and other deferred appeals after the supervisory process is completed.
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Dismissal: Grelecki v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding ten pigs. The appeal was dismissed following the appellant’s withdrawal.