This document was prepared by the National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council. The
Council was formed in 2010 to advise governments and the animal-source food industries on all
aspects of the health and welfare of farmed animals in Canada, in support of Canada’s National
Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Strategy. The Council is funded jointly by Canada’s animal
production sector, the federal government, and provincial-territorial governments. It consists of
members drawn principally from government and the animal production sector. Members are
appointed because of broad expertise in farmed animal health and welfare and related fields
including public health. This document is the result of two years of discussion and consultation
with a wide range of organizations and individuals.
The National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council would like to thank Professor David
Fraser for leading the development of this document.