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Past Conferences
Annual Reports
Awards of Distinction
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Mar/06 ... AFAC's 2006 Conference aimed to provide some building blocks for an integrated livestock welfare strategy. The presentations linked together:
- how other countries are approaching animal welfare;
- how animal–based measures fit with future Canadian Codes of Practice, on-farm verification and future regulatory changes;
- how livestock care training ties in and improves economic outcomes, and;
- how targeted communication and research can work for the industry.
AFAC appreciates funding support in part for this conference from:
 
Media Releases
- Orcas, ‘Freedom Food’ and the World Bank
What they mean for the future farm animal welfare and Canada’s livestock industries. UBC’s Dr. David Fraser...
April | Media Release | Full Feature
- Livestock care progress linked to economic opportunities
The livestock industry in Alberta and across Canada has helped to strengthen its economic future by championing responsible animal care...
March | Media Release
- Transport tops agenda of key livestock care initiatives
High standards to support the well-being of livestock during transportation are a top priority of the livestock industry...
March | Media Release
- Livestock care leaders recognized with Awards of Distinction
Alberta’s livestock industry saluted three leaders...
March | Media Release
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