Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs to be updated
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Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs to be updated
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release:
(Ottawa) May 15, 2025 – The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has initiated an update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs. The update will be guided by NFACC’s Code development process.
The Code development process includes a brief survey, launched at the outset of each Code, to capture top-of-mind welfare thoughts from any and all stakeholders. The input received will help the Code Committee understand the kinds of issues people wish to see considered in the Code’s update. Everyone is invited to participate; the survey for this Code will be open until June 4, 2025, and is available at https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/pigs.
"Canadian pork producers are committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all pigs under their care,” said René Roy, Chair of the Canadian Pork Council. “The Code review process is a positive step forward in helping our Code of Practice be developed with the latest scientific evidence, and we understand the importance of ongoing dialogue and discussion with our value chain partners.”
Canada’s Codes of Practice provide critical guidance for the care and handling of farm animals. They reflect our national understanding of animal care requirements and recommended practices and serve as educational tools, reference materials for regulations, and the foundation for farm animal care assessment programs.
“I am pleased to see the update to the pig Code underway,” said Dr. Bettina Bobsien veterinarian and Vice-Chair of NFACC. “Through NFACC’s Code process, we see not only the leadership of the hog sector stepping forward to initiate this important work, but also strong engagement from all stakeholders at NFACC, who continue to demonstrate a commitment to advancing animal welfare.”
Five Codes – beef cattle, equine, pig, sheep, and poultry – are being updated. The pullet and layer Code is being amended. Visit www.nfacc.ca for more details and a timeline outlining the steps and progress made on the respective Codes.
About the National Farm Animal Care Council
National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is a collaborative partnership of diverse stakeholders created in 2005 to share information and work together on farm animal care and welfare. It is the national lead for farm animal care issues in Canada and operates as a Division of Animal Health Canada. For more information on NFACC, visit www.nfacc.ca.
About Canadian Pork Council
The CPC is the national voice for pork producers in Canada. A federation of nine provincial pork organizations representing 7,000 farms, the organization plays a leadership role in achieving and maintaining a dynamic and prosperous Canadian pork sector. The CPC serves its membership through national and international advocacy efforts as well as through the development and implementation of initiatives, such as food safety, animal care and health, traceability, environment and sustainability, international trade and nutrition.
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For more information contact:
Jackie Wepruk, Division Director, National Farm Animal Care Council
nfacc@xplornet.com, www.nfacc.ca
Jennica Klassen, Communications Specialist, Canadian Pork Council
klassen@cpc-ccp.com, www.pork-porc.ca
