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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.
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CFHS report outlines serious problems with horse slaughter in Canada The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies and its member society the British Columbia SPCA presented federal authorities on April 23rd, 2010 with a report outlining serious concerns regarding horse slaughter in Canada. The Report on Horse Slaughter Practices in Canada [pdf file: 0.21mb] is based on a review of recent video ... Continue reading: Breaking news
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
July 28, 2010 More than three months have passed since the release of video footage documenting inhumane slaughter practices at two Canadian horse slaughter plants. Yet it appears that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has still not taken any disciplinary or corrective action against the plants in question. In April, the CFHS and the BC SPCA sent the CFIA a detailed report outlining ... Continue reading: Horse slaughter update
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
