October 3, 2024Found in the wild and on farms across Canada, turkeys have unique traits that make them truly special. Let’s talk turkey and discover some fascinating facts that may surprise you! 1. Turkeys are native to North America The domestic turkeys we see on farms today are the same species as the wild turkeys native to …
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October 3, 2024As Thanksgiving approaches, many Canadians are planning their holiday feasts, with turkey being a central feature at many dinner tables. As we gather to give thanks, consider the welfare of the turkeys that play such a significant role in our celebrations. In Canada, 513 turkey farmers raise turkeys for consumption. During Thanksgiving in 2023, 2.1 …
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July 5, 2024Do you have thoughts about how sheep should be raised in Canada? Now is your chance to take a short survey to share your concerns about sheep welfare and make a difference for sheep raised for meat, milk, and wool in Canada. Update: this survey has now closed. The National Farm Animal Care Council has …
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June 10, 2024Many Canadians care deeply about farmed animal welfare but sometimes feel powerless to make a difference. However, you can help farmed animals in many important ways, including speaking up for them! Canada’s Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals set important rules for ensuring farmed animal welfare nationally. Everyone, from farmers …
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May 24, 2024Sheep were among the first animals to be domesticated. In Canada, sheep are raised on farms for meat, milk, and wool production and cared for as companion animals on hobby farms. While sheep may be thought of as unintelligent animals who mindlessly follow the flock, they are incredibly smart. Here are ten fun facts you …
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May 6, 2024Are you passionate about the welfare of equines in Canada? Now is your chance to share your concerns about equine welfare and make a difference for horses, ponies, miniature horses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies across the country. The National Farm Animal Care Council has announced that the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling …
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April 22, 2024New rules are being developed for cattle raised for beef in Canada – what key issues for beef cattle should be the focus? Every year, over 10 million cattle are raised for beef production in Canada. For the first time since 2013, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle (the …
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March 27, 2024In 2023, the BC SPCA participated in a committee formed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to review and recommend improvements to the farmed animal welfare framework in British Columbia. The committee developed recommendations that touch on training, transportation and processing sectors, along with integrating and prioritizing farmed animals in emergency response. They also …
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March 15, 2024Did you know? It is estimated that there are more than 33 billion chickens worldwide! Outnumbering the human population, chickens are one of the most common farm animals. Get the s-coop on these eggs-traordinary animals here! 1. Chickens are living descendants of dinosaurs Chickens are the closest living relatives of dinosaurs! Scientific evidence has proven …
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March 12, 2024The BC SPCA advocates for cage-free eggs to support a better life for laying hens. Raising backyard hens has become a popular option in rural and urban areas as a source of cage-free eggs while supporting local food production. If you are thinking of raising backyard hens, it is important to consider whether you have …
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