The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) coordinates a national approach to advance farm animal care and welfare in Canada.
The organization brings together diverse stakeholders to:
- develop Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals
- create a process for the development of animal care assessment programs
- promote information sharing and communication (e.g. updates and conferences)
Dr. Temple Grandin - Animal Welfare: The Right Thing to Do
One of the most celebrated and effective animal advocates in the world will speak in Brandon, MB
on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 on Animal Welfare: The Right Thing to Do.
All tickets complimentary. Donations gratefully accepted for the National Farm Animal Care Council.
See poster for more details. Register online at templegrandin.eventbrite.ca.
News
- Provide input on the beef cattle Code of Practice through new survey
- Dairy Farmers of Canada initiates development of on-farm assessment program
- Farm Animal Council E-News Update
- National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council announce their new bilingual website
- Review of Canada’s Egg Poultry Code has begun
Upcoming Events
- May 23 · Victoria Inn, Brandon, MBDr. Temple Grandin - Animal Welfare: The Right Thing to Do
- Jun 5– 7 · Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon, SK3rd International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare
- Jun 4– 6 · Paris, France19th World Meat Congress
- Aug 15 · Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary, ABBeef 2012: International Livestock Congress