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Speak up for farmed birds

Broiler chicken
October 4, 2024

Do you have thoughts about how birds raised for meat should be farmed in Canada? Now is your chance to take a survey to share your concerns about farmed bird welfare and make a difference.  Update: this survey has now closed. The National Farm Animal Care Council has announced that the Code of Practice for …

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Provincial election: BC SPCA urges British Columbians to use their vote to advocate for advancements in animal welfare

October 4, 2024

With the provincial election just over two weeks away, the BC SPCA is urging British Columbians across the province to use their voice and their vote to advocate for advancements in animal welfare. “Elections are a critical time for animal welfare advocacy,” explains Sarah Herring, the BC SPCA’s government relations officer. “Parties and candidates are …

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10 fun facts about turkeys

A Red Bourbon turkey walking outdoors on a field.
October 3, 2024

Found 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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Support a better life for turkeys this Thanksgiving

A turkey tom outdoors on a farm.
October 3, 2024

As 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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