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The CFHS plays a crucial role in farm animal welfare in Canada. The Federation was the only animal welfare organization involved in the development of Codes of Practice for the care and handling of various types of farmed animals, from the 1980s until recently. Those Codes of Practice are now under revision, and the CFHS is a founding member of the newly-formed National Farm Animal Care Council that is tasked with developing a new system for standards of care in the livestock industry.
In addition, many CFHS member societies are actively involved in livestock issues, through investigations, education and partnerships with industry associations. Read more about farm animal welfare by clicking on the links below:
Act Now! Support the CFHS’ and the BC SPCA’s efforts to update the transport regulations! Click on the link below to send us your comments. The CFHS and the BC SPCA will gather supportive messages from coast to coast and send them to the CFIA on your behalf. Voice your support for changes to Canada’s transport regulations Related For more information on Farm ... Continue reading: Transportation
In November 2006, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) launched a consultation process on their plans for a new policy framework for agriculture funding over the next five years. They released an initial discussion document as well as several other documents, but none made any mention of animal welfare at all. The CFHS submitted extensive comments, but felt ignored. You can read the CFHS’ ... Continue reading: Funding of agriculture in Canada
