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The BC SPCA is pleased with recent changes that will help improve the lives of farm animals across Canada. The society continues to participate in a collaborative process coordinated by the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC). A discussion between farmers, industry, veterinarians, government and animal welfare groups led to three new evidence-based standards for …
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More and more, people are seeking to become ethical eaters. For many of us, that also filters down into the types of foods we buy to feed our friends and family. What labels do you look for in the grocery store when you’re buying humanely raised eggs, dairy and meats? Making the best choice can …
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More than 700 million farm animals are raised in Canada each year and more than 120 million of those animals (livestock and poultry) are raised in B.C. Advocating for improvements to animal welfare on farms allows the BC SPCA to have a positive impact on one of the largest animal populations in the country – farm animals! The BC …
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In Canada, more than 24 million hens are raised for egg production each year. Collectively, they lay approximately 616 million eggs annually. More than 90 per cent of these laying hens (21.6 million) spend their entire adult lives in cages. For cage-free to be adopted as the new normal, consumers need to take action to …
Continue reading “The cage-free egg conflict: Why farmers and grocers may soon be butting heads”
News Category: Farm, Take action
This story is part two in a series taking a look at daily life on SPCA Certified farms (read part one). Julaine Treur of Creekside Dairy writes about her family’s love of spring and the rhythms of farm life. Their dairy farm lies in the eastern reaches of the Fraser Valley. If you want to …
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British Columbians are passionate about supporting the BC SPCA in fighting animal cruelty and improving animal welfare – and we’ve seen what a difference that support makes, especially in the final months of 2017. In December, the City of Vancouver banned the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits, following a similar move by the …
Continue reading “Winning: Your support is helping the BC SPCA win against cruelty”
News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm, Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education, Wildlife
It was his personality – not his pitch – that landed him in his forever home. Lyle, a two-year-old pig who seemed to enjoy the spotlight when the story of his penchant for ‘singing’ went viral, attracted the attention of more than 40 potential adopters after being in BC SPCA care for more than a …
Continue reading “Lyle gets his Christmas wish: A home in time for the holidays”
News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm
Whether you’re having a cozy get-together or hosting a big holiday dinner party, you want everyone to have a choice at mealtime. Make your holiday spread inviting for all your guests with these delicious gravy recipe ideas. Friends and family who choose to be vegan or vegetarian will love our hearty vegan holiday gravy. Planning …
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News Category: Farm
This story is the first in a series taking a look at daily life on SPCA Certified farms. Curtis de Dood of Sunninghill Farms writes about his clever pigs and all the efforts it takes to provide them a comfortable life, even during winters in the B.C. interior. Mother Nature throws a curve ball Growing …
Continue reading “Pastures & pigs: what about winter?”
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Did you know that there are other countries stepping up for farm animals? If you’re travelling this holiday season, keep an eye out for these labels when eating out or grocery shopping. Both Australia and the UK have animal welfare programs run by each country’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). …
Continue reading “Discover humane food labels around the globe”
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