News - Pig Code of Practice

The chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee says consumers are becoming more aware of how their food is produced and want assurances it’s done in a safe and humane manner.

The chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee reports an updated Code of Practice for the care and handling of pigs in Canada has been agreed to and is now ready for final editing and translation.

The general Manager of the National farm Animal Care Council says the process for updating Canada’s codes of practice for raising livestock has ensured broad public participation in the effort.

The chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee says the update of Canada’s Pig Code of Practice is on track for completion by mid-spring.

The general manager of the National Farm Animal Care Council says the challenge in updating Canada’s Pig Code of Practice has been striking a balance that reflects our scientific understanding of animal welfare, societal expectations and the financial ability of farmers to make changes.

The chair of National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee says efforts spent on reaching a consensus on changes to Canada’s Pig Code of Practice will benefit the animals under our care.

The chair of the National Farm Animal care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee says committee members are very close to finalizing a new Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs in Canada.

The director of veterinary services with the Progressive Group of Companies warns many pork producers forced to convert from stall housing of gestating sows to group housing will be forced out of business.

The chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee reports significant progress in the effort to finalize an updated Pig Code of Practice.

The general manager of the National Farm Animal Care Council says its Pig Code Development Committee remains committed to reaching consensus on a final updated Code of practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs in Canada.