Type: Decision
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Decision: Andrusek v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding five dogs and one cat in Mission due to conditions including severe flea infestations, untreated medical issues such as ear infections, urinary tract infection and broken bones, and unsanitary living conditions with excessive feces and dirt.
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Preliminary decision: The Corporation of Delta v. Hothi Farms Inc.
Complaint related to the unsightly storage of vehicles, equipment, and scrap metal at a vegetable farm in Delta. Complaint dismissed as the disturbance did not meet the definition of “other disturbance” under the FPPA.
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Decision: Stiasny v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 27 horses in Maple Ridge due to conditions including deep mud, inadequate shelter, and hazards like protruding nails and metal. The horses exhibited issues such as dermatitis and were kept in unsanitary conditions.
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Decision: Swart v. Pirjo Holt d.b.a. Serendipity Farms
Complaint related to noise, odour, flies, bright lights and unsightliness from an equestrian centre in Kelowna.
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Decision: Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCMMB’s decision not to renew Agrifoods’ milk hauling contract for Zones 4, 6 and 7, instead awarding it to Vedder Resources.
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Decision: B.C. Chicken Marketing Board interim pricing formula amendment prior approval – period A-181
BCFIRB approves the interim formula amendment for period A-181 only and directs the B.C. Chicken Marketing Board to develop a wheat-corn price differential trigger for future extensions.
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Preliminary decision: Oranya Farms II Holdings Inc. and Thomas Reid Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
A preliminary application from the appellants to extend the BCCMB’s July 2016 specialty quota conversion deadline
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Preliminary decision: Taylor v. Holt
Complaint related to odour, noise, and flies from a livestock shelter and pen for goats. Complaint dismissed as respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Procedural decision: Kelpin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding an adjournment request for a hearing on the seizure of four horses in Langley. The request was denied due to scheduling conflicts and the need to minimize costs and ensure timely resolution in the best interests of the animals.
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Decision: Havelock v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Port Coquitlam due to untreated medical issues including a swollen ear hematoma and a broken tooth. The appellant had a history of avoiding contact with the BC SPCA.