Announced revision of the Canadian Code of Conduct for Care and handling of horses
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For immediate release:
(Ottawa) April 26, 2024 – MThe National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is pleased to announce the 2013 revision of the Code of Conduct for the Care and Handling of Horses. This revision was initiated by Equestrian Canada and will be guided by the CNSAE Code development process.
The Code development process includes a survey launched at the start of each Code to capture instinctive animal welfare concerns raised by stakeholders. The comments received assist the Code Committee understand what types of issues people would like to see addressed in the review. The invitation is open to everyone: the survey on this Code is open until May 16, 2024and it is at www.Subscribe.ca/codes-of-practice/equides.
“The health and welfare of horses in Canada are crucial priorities for CE, the Canadian equestrian industry and the community it serves,” said Meg Krueger, CEO of Equestrian Canada. Because the welfare of horses depends primarily on the people who care for them on a daily basis, the Equine Code is an excellent tool for professionals and owners. Revisions to the Code will continue to ensure that it is evidence-based and grounded in best practices from current studies. »
Canada's Codes of Practice provide vital guidance for the care and handling of farm animals. They represent the national agreement on requirements and recommended practices for the care of farm animals and serve as teaching tools, reference documents in laws and regulations, and the basis for animal care assessment programs.
“The NACCS Code development process is based on a commitment from stakeholders to establish quality standards for animal care,” said NACCS President Hans Kristensen. This requires each and every one of us – breeders, processors, food companies, consumers and allied groups – to take responsibility, go beyond the media hype and empty rhetoric and do concrete things to support the welfare of farmed animals. »
Five codes – for cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and poultry – will be revised and the code for pullets and laying hens will be amended. Visit www.Subscribe.ca/french to learn more and see the roadmap and progress of these codes.
The CNSAE
Established in 2005, the CNSAE is a collaboration between various stakeholders interested in sharing information and working together for the care and welfare of farm animals. It is the national leader in farm animal care in Canada and operates as a division of Animal Health Canada. For more information about the CNSAE, visit www.Subscribe.ca/french.
Equestrian Canada
Equestrian Canada (EC), the national governing body for equestrian sport and the equine industry, is mandated to represent, promote and advance all horse and equestrian interests. With more than 15,000 sport licence holders, 11 partner sport organizations at the provincial and territorial level and more than 10 national affiliates, CE is a major contributor to the social, physical, emotional and financial health of the equestrian industry. To learn more, visit www.equestrian.ca/en/.
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Information:
Jackie Wepruk, Director of the Department National Council for Livestock Care
Such. : 403-783-4066, Subscribe@xplornet.com, www.Subscribe.ca/french
Melanie McLearon, Director of Marketing and Communications, Equestrian Canada
Sol. : 343-308-4390, [email protected], www.equestrian.ca/fr/
