Protection & the Law

Alberta Livestock Protection System (ALPS)

The Alberta Livestock Protection Network (ALPN) was created in direct response to growing public and producer concern for an affective, accountable and coordinated province-wide program targeting animal care. ALPN is a partnership of AFAC, Alberta SPCA and Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development.

The Laws & Regulations - Animal Protection Legislation

Provincial

• Animal Protection Act
• Livestock and Livestock Products Act
• Livestock Identification & Commerce Act
  
• Livestock Industry Diversification Act
• Meat Inspection Act - Meat Inspection Regulations
• Stray Animals Act
• Veterinary Profession Act
• Animal Keepers Act

Federal

• Criminal Code of Canada, Cruelty to Animals Bill - UNDER REVIEW
• Health of Animals Act
• Meat Inspections Act

Report on Animal Welfare Law in Canada

The Report on Animal Welfare Law in Canada (Jun 04) focuses on legislation that effects livestock welfare. The report illustrates how livestock welfare enforcement is conducted throughout Canada. Content includes:

The series was featured in Livestock Welfare INSIGHTS.

Other Resources

It is meet and right so to do. Considerations in the humane treatment of low value livestock Terry Whiting Jan 05