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Equine Code Survey - Your opinion matters!
Revisions to the equine Code of Practice have begun
The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is conducting a survey to gain stakeholder insights on the Codes of Practice, and views on the care and handling of equine. Your participation is important... <read more>
Background
The Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals are developed nationally as guidelines for the care and handling of the different species of farm animals. They are intended to promote sound management and welfare practices through recommendations and requirements for housing, management, transportation, processing and other animal husbandry practices. Requirements refer to either a regulatory requirement, or an industry imposed expectation outlining acceptable and unacceptable practices. Recommended best practices strive for continuous improvement and encourage a higher level of care.
Codes represent a national understanding of animal care requirements and recommended best practices. They have been prepared by consensus amongst diverse groups interested or involved in farm animal care, welfare or research. Some Canadian provinces reference the Codes of Practice within their provincial animal welfare legislation.
One of the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) objectives is to update and re-establish the Code development process.
Horse Code of Practice to be Updated
(Ottawa, ON) 13 December 2010 - Equine Canada is pleased to announce the Equine Code Development Committee has been finalized and the revision process for the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Horses can begin. The revisions will be guided by the National Farm Animal Care Council’s (NFACC) Code development process... <read more>