NFACC Chair Hans Kristensen said the process includes a survey designed to capture top-of-mind welfare concerns and will help the committee understand the kinds of issues people want to see considered in the update.
“The Code development process helps diverse groups work together to improve the lives of farmed animals,” Kristensen said. “Codes of Practice provide farmers with a recognized framework to demonstrate their commitment to welfare standards that are informed by science, support public trust, and are practical to implement on-farm.
The Codes provide the foundation of the poultry sectors’ on-farm animal care programs. Canadian hatching egg farmers, hatcheries, chicken farmers, and turkey farmers all follow national, mandatory animal care programs that are based on the Code requirements.
Five Codes – beef cattle, equine, pig, sheep, and poultry – are being updated. The pullet and layer Code is being amended.
The council has details and a timeline outlining the steps. The survey dealing specifically with poultry and eggs will be open until Oct. 25.
Source: paNow.com
