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Coordinating a national approach to farm animal welfare in Canada.

The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) 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,
  • provide a forum for open dialogue on farm animal welfare.

 

NFACC in the news

  

News

  • The public comment period for the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep ends October 9th, 2026
  • NFACC Information Update: August 2026
  • Draft sheep Code of Practice released for public comment

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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 22–23 · Ottawa, ONAnimal Health Canada's Forum 2026
  • Oct 7 · OnlineVeterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare Webinar: Immunocastration of Pigs - Welfare benefits, industry adoption, and practical lessons from Latin America
  • May 17–19 · Ottawa, ONHumane Canada's Summit for Animals

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