Lecture 7 - National Farm Animal Care Council Flashcards
Who sets the standard for animal care? (7)
Veterinarians, processors, farmers, researchers, animal welfare advocates, food companies, governments
What is NFACC’s role in creating the codes?
They facilitate the process of code creation (info sharing, communication), do not write them
How does the code creation process work?
Consensus based model
Cultivate relationships, build trust, open communication
What is NFACC’s goal
Progress on farm animal welfare while maintaining the viability of Canadian animal agriculture
Name five of NFACC’s primary members
Humane Canada, Restaurants Canada, Canadian Bison association, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Dairy farmers of canada
Name three of NFACC’s partners
Cactus club cafe, Sobeys, Walmart canada
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How does bringing diverse groups together help in decision making
Deferring opinions will usually lead to the correct decision being made because they challenge each other/take more time
Homogenous groups usually make the wrong decision with more confidence
What does CORE stand for
C - courage to step outside your intellectual comfort zone
O - Openness to suspend judgement
R - Reflection on how past experiences impact perception of facts
E - empathy to reflect upon how the same set of inputs can result in different conclusions
What are the codes of practice?
National understanding of farm animal care requirements and recommended practices
They are scientific, practical, reflect responsible farm animal care
How are codes of practice used?
Foundation for animal care assessment programs
Reference materials for regulations
What code came out for the first time in 2021?
Code for care and handling of farmed salmonids
What code is being released in november 2022
Updated Care and handling of goats
What code is expected to come out in 2023
Updated care and handling of dairy cattle
What was the challenging part of updating the transportation code
Lack of national transportation lead, the number of livestock species covered
