NATIONAL FARM ANIMAL CARE COUNCIL
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK THE TIME TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY. IT IS NOW CLOSED.
May 6, 2024:
Thank you to BCSPCA for making us aware of this survey.
They write:
Are you passionate about the welfare of equines in Canada? Now is your chance to share your concerns about equine welfare and make a difference for horses, ponies, miniature horses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies across the country.
The National Farm Animal Care Council has announced that the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines, published in 2013, will be updated. The Code contains requirements and recommended practices for on-farm care of equines.
An important first step in the Code development process is the initial survey to capture top welfare concerns from all interested individuals. The input received will help the Code Development Committee understand the kinds of issues people wish to see considered in the update. Everyone is invited to participate!
TIPS FOR FILLING OUT THE SURVEY…
Use your own words – share your unique perspective; identical submissions may be ignored.
Be concise – the survey does not provide much room to enter your submission.
Be polite – submissions that include profanity or derogatory language will not be considered.
Address on-farm welfare issues – the Code does not apply once equines leave the farm, so it does NOT cover transport.
BHS writes: We know, we know – we join you in being disappointed that it does NOT cover transport.
Key welfare issues for equines in Canada:
Ensuring there is shade, shelter, and dry resting areas to accommodate all equines at the same time when outdoors.
Minimizing social isolation and stereotypic behaviour due to poor turnout, exercise, and socialization opportunities.
Clear space allowances both indoors and outdoors.
Pain control for painful procedures such as branding, and for painful injuries and illnesses.
Minimizing the use of handling and training equipment that causes pain.
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It may be hard for some to believe that tens of thousands of horses, including pets, are routinely slaughtered in Canada, for human consumption.
Some of the meat is consumed in Canada and much of it is shipped to the European Union and other markets, including Japan.
The barbaric slaughter of horses is currently not legal in the United States, BUT horses, including pets and ex-racehorses, from the United States are shipped to Canada and to Mexico to be slaughtered.
In addition Canada allows for the transportation of live horses to Japan, to be slaughtered for human consumption, and unfortunately the transportation of horses destined for slaughter within Canada, and by air, is far from humane.
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