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Animal Welfare: Our Standards & Practices

16.02.2021 Corporate Resource

Canadian dairy farmers set and follow the highest standards of animal care. We are leaders in research and innovation. Learn more about our Code of Practice.

Updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle Released

29.03.2023 Corporate News

The National Farm Animal Care Council and Dairy Farmers of Canada are pleased to announce the release of the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle.

Is animal welfare regulated in Canada?

28.10.2021 Consumer Question

Ever wondered what regulations protect farm animals in Canada? Read about regulations and programs for dairy here

Why is the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle being updated?

29.11.2021 Consumer Question

What is a Code of Practice and why is it being updated?

proAction Animal Care framework consistent with national standards, says NFACC

09.01.2023 Corporate News

An independent review by a credible third-party organization has reaffirmed that the proAction Animal Care module developed by Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and implemented on Canadian dairy farms is consistent with national animal care standards.

Draft update to the dairy cattle Code of Practice released for public comment

29.11.2021 Corporate News

The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period for the draft update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle.

Can I get ‘vaccinated’ by eating meat from a vaccinated animal?

26.01.2023 Consumer Question

Can I get ‘vaccinated’ by eating meat from a vaccinated animal? Answer: No, it is not possible for a vaccine to be transmitted through meat or dairy consumption.

Animal Care is Our Business

25.10.2021 Corporate Resource

When it comes to their cows, dairy farmers are the experts – but they also work with experts, like vets and cow nutrition experts. Come and meet the team!

Consider using alternatives to palm supplements, says Dairy Farmers of Canada

25.02.2021 Corporate News

Dairy Farmers across Canada have listened attentively to the concerns expressed by consumers in recent weeks over the use of animal feed supplements containing palm by-products.

Expert working group on palm feed supplementation in dairy

15.03.2021 Corporate News

A group of experts from different fields is coming together to look into issues raised by consumers surrounding the consistency of butter and animal feed supplements containing palm by-products.

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Animal Welfare: Our Standards & Practices

Updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle Released

Is animal welfare regulated in Canada?

Why is the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle being updated?

proAction Animal Care framework consistent with national standards, says NFACC

Draft update to the dairy cattle Code of Practice released for public comment

Can I get ‘vaccinated’ by eating meat from a vaccinated animal?

Animal Care is Our Business

Consider using alternatives to palm supplements, says Dairy Farmers of Canada

Expert working group on palm feed supplementation in dairy

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