Federal government invests in industry-led animal welfare activities

The investment will be divided between four activities including:

• Updating the transportation Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals during transport;
• Updating the dairy Code of Practice that will address new scientific findings, changes in industry practices and address changes in market and consumer demands;
• Updating the goat Code of Practice that will respond to growing buyer and consumer expectations for on-farm animal welfare; and
• Developing a new Code of Practice for farmed finfish. Fish welfare is a new and emerging animal welfare concern for which the industry needs to be able to demonstrate its commitment and alignment with public values and consumer expectations.

• Canada is world-renowned for our high-quality livestock and aquaculture sectors. These two sectors drive Canada’s economy, generating over $25 billion in farmgate receipts.
• This investment is being made through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriAssurance Program, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
• The CAHC is a non-profit organization serving Canada’s farmed animal industry. The organization is a partnership of cross-sectorial organizations, all recognizing a shared responsibility for an effective animal health system.
• The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is a collaborative partnership of diverse stakeholders created to share information and work together on farm animal care and welfare. It is the national lead for farm animal care in Canada.

• Canadian Agricultural Partnership
• AgriAssurance Program
• Canadian Animal Health Coalition
• National Farm Animal Care Council

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